ECCB Currency Update: The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank unveiled redesigned EC banknotes for all eight ECCU countries, dropping Queen Elizabeth II’s image for national heroes and regional figures—an ECCB milestone for the region’s shared identity. Digital Government: Taiwan’s Ambassador Edward Tao says St. Kitts and Nevis’ e-ID rollout is moving into its intensive pilot phase, with smart ID cards set to be issued soon to help citizens access services more smoothly. Trade Capacity Building: The Ministry of International Trade and the OECS are running a four-day specialised services trade seminar at the National ICT Centre in Basseterre to boost negotiating skills and competitiveness. Road Safety Tech: Nevis is set to introduce radar speed cameras and automated ticketing, with motorists warned that speeding will trigger enforcement. Tourism Infrastructure: St. Kitts broke ground on a new Port Zante cruise terminal aimed at cruise home-porting by November 2027, while Nevis also advanced its airport expansion plans to strengthen connectivity. Health Leadership: The Ministry of Health appointed Gardenia Destang-Richardson and Nikisha Hazel to senior institutional roles to reinforce health and nursing services. Regional Policy Pressure: Nevis Premier Mark Brantley renewed warnings that EU moves to end Citizenship by Investment by 2028 could threaten OECS budgets and push the region toward faster economic diversification.