Education Update: Deputy Prime Minister Geoffrey Hanley toured the Basseterre High School construction site, saying foundations for Buildings A and B are in place and work on the auditorium is expected to start next week. Financial Literacy: PM Terrance Drew backed the ASPIRE Savings Account Deposit Exercise, giving students hands-on banking experience to build saving habits. CBI Outlook: Industry leaders say “investment migration isn’t shrinking” but is moving into a stricter, more transparent phase, with growth expected over the next decade. Travel Access: Spain has added St. Kitts and Nevis to a visa-free list for short stays—up to 90 days in any 180-day period—along with eight other CARICOM states. Public Health Support: Direct Relief donated 20 Emergency Medical Response Backpacks to the Ministry of Health for deployment across the health sector. Security & Borders: CARICOM IMPACS and U.S. DHS signed a cooperation deal to expand biometric data sharing and strengthen background checks for citizenship processes. Local Tourism & Culture: Nevis Mango Festival wrapped with over 5,000 attendees, and Nevis Restaurant Week 2026 begins July 16. Major External Watch: The U.S. Treasury announced sweeping sanctions tied to an alleged Iranian shipping network that includes St. Kitts-registered firms and a St. Kitts-Nevis-flagged vessel.