Smart Hospital Restart: St. Kitts and Nevis says construction on the “smart hospital” will resume soon after a geological feature forced design changes to protect structural integrity and avoid costly pile driving. Regional Security & Health: LAMAT’s 2026 mission with U.S. Air Force medical teams reports 3,500+ patient encounters and 2,000+ medical, dental and surgical procedures, alongside equipment repairs and shared clinical know-how. Maritime Tragedy Response: Prime Minister Terrance Drew extended condolences as Guyana’s MV Barima ferry capsized; 67 rescued (including 15 children) and searches continue after reports of fatalities and missing passengers, with arrests following a positive drug test for the captain and first engineer. EU Visa Pressure on CBI: The EU warns five Eastern Caribbean states—including St. Kitts and Nevis—to end citizenship-by-investment by 2028 or face loss of visa-free access to Schengen, prompting leaders to coordinate a collective response to Brussels. Medicinal Cannabis Banking Push: St. Kitts and Nevis enlists Saboto Caesar to help build a banking and compliance framework for the medicinal cannabis sector, including meeting financial institutions and advancing “seed-to-sale” tracking. Governance & Community: The Media Association of St. Kitts and Nevis holds its first executive meeting after biennial elections, while SKNDF’s 29th anniversary Open Day showcases military life and recruitment pathways. Public Life: St. Kitts Grill Fest winners were crowned across five categories as Restaurant Week continues.