Independence Season Politics & Education: Federal Cabinet members and ambassadors kicked off the annual Independence school visits, starting in Basseterre’s Eastern Zone with stops at early childhood centres and primary schools, with more visits planned for secondary schools and the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College ahead of Sept. 19. Olympic Values in Schools: SKNOC is running a two-day Olympic Values Education Programme workshop (Sept. 10–11) with teachers, coaches and sports stakeholders, aiming to embed Olympic values and character-building through school and community life. Nevis Business & Independence: SKNCIC Nevis Division marks 30 years of business advocacy with a Sept. 12 anniversary soiree in Charlestown, featuring Nevis Island Administration remarks and Independence celebrations. Climate Resilience Planning: Government convened a final validation session for the US$9.99m CARI-SKN coastal adaptation project, a step toward submission to the Adaptation Fund. Court & Accountability: High Court convicted former Crown Counsel Shantrice Dorset on three criminal counts tied to misconduct in public office and concealing/assisting a wanted fugitive. Regional Policy Watch: OECS leaders are pushing for a high-level Brussels mission over EU moves that could end visa-free access tied to Citizenship by Investment programmes. Digital Skills Push: OECS Advanced Digital Skills Scholarship applications open Sept. 10 and run to Sept. 20 for advanced tech training across multiple disciplines.