CBI Under Pressure: As the EU’s November 12 deadline arrives, St. Kitts and Nevis has yet to publicly state its position on phasing out citizenship-by-investment. The IMF warns that volatile CBI revenue makes economic diversification more urgent, while Nevis Premier Mark Brantley has warned of the consequences of ending the programme. Election Politics: PLP candidate Kalia Huggins has launched her campaign in Constituency Six, calling for a Newton Ground health centre and better support for fishers, farmers and sports facilities. Nevis Infrastructure: Taiwan is helping fund new water meters across Nevis to improve water management after months of drought. Brantley says geothermal site works continue ahead of a drilling rig’s arrival, but no date is set. Climate and Public Spending: St. Kitts and Nevis registered 57 delegates for COP31, the largest CARICOM delegation, prompting questions about costs and expected benefits. Deputy Prime Minister Geoffrey Hanley is attending the summit. Cost of Living: New maximum unleaded-gas prices are $18.30 per gallon at SOL stations in St. Kitts and $18.49 at SOL Petroleum stations in Nevis; the government says tax reductions are helping cushion costs.