CBI Pressure Response: OECS leaders, under EU ultimatum to phase out CBI/CIP by 2028, say they’re forming a unified strategy after CARICOM talks in St Lucia, arguing reforms are tightening security and transparency rather than ending the programme. Education & Youth Finance: PM Terrance Drew and the ASPIRE programme are pushing financial literacy through hands-on savings deposits, while Nevis also hosted an ASPIRE symposium for youth money skills. Basseterre High School Progress: Education Minister Geoffrey Hanley and stakeholders toured the new Basseterre High School site, with foundations laid for Buildings A and B and auditorium work expected to begin next week. Mental Health Push: The Development Bank launched the 3rd Mental Health Walk/Run 2026, stressing community support and awareness, with ongoing education grants. International Mobility: Spain confirmed visa-free short stays for St Kitts and Nevis (and other CARICOM states) for up to 90 days in 180, while some CARICOM countries remain excluded. Regional Security Cooperation: CARICOM IMPACS and U.S. DHS signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to strengthen biometric data sharing and border risk checks. U.S. Sanctions Hit Shipping Links: The U.S. Treasury/OFAC sanctioned more than 50 people, companies and vessels tied to an alleged Iranian sanctions-evasion network, including St Kitts and Nevis-registered firms and a St Kitts-flagged vessel. Humanitarian Solidarity: Acting Venezuela President Delcy Rodríguez thanked CARICOM states for 88 containers of earthquake relief, including St Kitts and Nevis. Sports & Community Events: Team St Kitts and Nevis returned after NACAC U18/U23 success, and Nevis reps Juel Wilkin and Royston Queeley will compete at St Kitts Grill Fest 2026.