CBI Integrity Upgrade: LSEG’s Gabriella Martes says St. Kitts and Nevis’ push for biometric enrolment and tighter agent processing strengthens due diligence for Citizenship by Investment, helping the citizenship unit make better-informed decisions. Identity & Travel Tech: The Federation is rolling out mandatory biometric enrolment for all citizens (including dependants/children), with biometric-enabled passports required for travel after July 31, 2027, using enrolment centres worldwide. Local Civic Tech Launch: Basseterre engineer Clecton Phillip’s Voykuh civic-tech platform is now live on Apple’s App Store, aiming to boost “civic intelligence” for small states with source-traceable public policy analysis and a rupture simulation tool. Medicinal Cannabis Tracking: A new seed-to-sale digital track-and-trace system (Grower IQ) will monitor the full medicinal cannabis supply chain to support licensing, patient registration, and research. Industry Investment: Demerara Distillers begins a US$10m Bird Rock expansion in St. Kitts, adding bottling, packaging, warehousing, and a heritage centre. Education & Tech Talent: 37 students win Taiwan scholarships for 2026, including engineering, health, business, and water security tracks. Weather Readiness: A senior MET officer explains how local forecasting is localised from Antigua’s regional forecasts ahead of peak hurricane season. Property Market Watch: Eastern Caribbean property values are estimated down about 10% over five years, with some analysts warning of further declines.