Education Investment: Prime Minister Terrance Drew congratulated 67 Monroe University scholarship recipients, the largest cohort under the government partnership. Drew, who is in Miami for rehabilitation, said the scholarships invest in the Federation’s future. Regional Leadership: St. Kitts and Nevis was elected vice chair of the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s board, giving it a seat on the executive committee and a role in regional tourism decisions. Diplomacy: Acting Prime Minister Geoffrey Hanley met Kosovo’s ambassador as the envoy formally presented credentials to Governor-General Dame Marcella Liburd; talks explored cooperation in education, tourism and economic development. Emergency Readiness: Government agencies and the Defence Force are training to assemble a 40-bed field hospital, strengthening the Federation’s capacity to respond to major emergencies. Budget Planning: The government has begun consultations on the 2027 budget, inviting public input on spending priorities. Port Zante: Tourism officials have launched a trial non-solicitation zone in the courtyard, seeking to improve the visitor experience while gathering feedback from vendors and operators.