Citizenship by Investment Watch: A new industry push argues CBI isn’t dying—it’s “cleaning up” with tougher rules, more selectivity, and stronger governance, with forecasts of major growth over the next decade. Regional Border Tech: The U.S. and CARICOM/IMPACS signed a Biometric Data Sharing Partnership to speed up automated fingerprint and facial-scan checks, with officials openly linking the move to reducing passport-program vulnerabilities. AI Governance: St. Kitts and Nevis backed UNESCO’s Caribbean AI Policy Roadmap, stressing humane, ethical, and sustainable AI that supports teachers, students, and public services. Security & Shipping Pressure: U.S. Treasury escalated sanctions targeting Iran-linked illicit shipping and exchange networks, aiming to disrupt financial infrastructure tied to regional threats. Local Tech & Youth: St. Kitts and Nevis Robotics Association launched RoboMindset 4.0, teaching robotics, coding, AI basics, and intellectual property to young innovators. Infrastructure & Logistics: A concept note proposes turning Saint Lucia’s Hewanorra International Airport into an OECS air-cargo distribution hub to cut delivery times across the Caribbean. Tourism Tech/Capacity: St. Kitts broke ground on a new Port Zante cruise terminal, positioning the island for expanded turnaround homeport operations from 2027. Governance/Health: Former PM Denzil Douglas said he’s recovering after successful spinal surgery, following weeks of public concern.