UN Tech & Policy: St. Kitts and Nevis’ UNESCO National Commission Sec. Gen. Nerys Dockery backed the UNESCO Caribbean Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy Roadmap, urging humane, ethical, sustainable AI that empowers teachers, protects students, and reduces inequality. Border Tech & Security: The U.S. and CARICOM/IMPACS signed a Biometrics Data Sharing Partnership to automate fingerprint and facial-scan checks across participating states, with officials saying it targets fraud and long-running Citizenship by Investment vulnerabilities. Diplomacy & Tech Links: St. Kitts and Nevis reaffirmed its long-standing partnership with Taiwan at the UN, highlighting support in sustainable development, healthcare, education, technology, and resilience. Regional Waste Research: An analyst urged OECS-wide collaboration on sargassum disposal, arguing small islands need shared research and repurposing capacity. National Security Modernization: SKNDF moved toward an Air Guard using capable unmanned aerial systems for intelligence-led coastal surveillance, alongside plans for new maritime assets. Currency & Identity: ECCB unveiled redesigned EC banknotes featuring Caribbean national heroes, including Sir Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw on the EC$50, with full rollout starting late 2027. Tourism Infrastructure: St. Kitts broke ground on a new Port Zante cruise terminal aimed at boosting turnaround/homeport services from 2027. Trade Capacity: St. Kitts and Nevis hosted an OECS-backed four-day seminar to strengthen the services sector and trade negotiating skills.