EU CBI Crackdown: The EU has warned Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis, and St. Lucia to end “golden passport” schemes by 2028 or face visa restrictions, arguing the programmes let outsiders bypass checks and create security risks. OECS Regional Airline: Prime Minister Terrance Drew says OECS leaders are still working on a regional airline to restore post-COVID connectivity and cut high fares that are hurting trade and tourism. Diaspora in New York: Drew and Minister Konris Maynard met Kittitians and Nevisians in the Bronx to update infrastructure, water access, the energy transition, and the rollout of the national E-ID system. Sustainable Island State at the UN: Konris Maynard presented St. Kitts and Nevis’ Second Voluntary National Review at the UN, with Dr Joyelle Clarke highlighting progress under the Sustainable Island State Agenda and a Nevis-focused Voluntary Local Review. Health Planning for NCDs: Health officials reviewed a 2025–2029 national plan to prevent and control non-communicable diseases with PAHO support. Medicinal Cannabis Banking Framework: St. Kitts and Nevis has brought in former SVG Agriculture Minister Saboto Caesar to help design a banking and compliance framework for the medicinal cannabis sector. Public Safety Training: Fire and Rescue concluded its Summer Safety Programme, with nearly 100 children trained across safety, first aid, disaster preparedness, and crime prevention. Sports & Hosting: St. Kitts and Nevis withdrew its bid to host the 2027 CARIFTA Games, clearing the way for Guyana in 2027 and Barbados in 2028. Migration Security Message: Drew reiterated that transfers under the US migration cooperation arrangement involve background, immigration, medical, and security screening, and that the Federation can reject individuals who fail security requirements. Nevis Culture Loss: The Federation mourned calypso icon King Star Shield, a composer and cultural ambassador.