Drought & Water Security: St. Kitts and Nevis issued a drought warning as rainfall stays below normal and an El Niño pattern could bring warmer, drier conditions—prompting calls for water conservation and new infrastructure work, including a fresh water line to boost supply to St. Peter’s. Hurricane Preparedness: Prime Minister Terrance Drew chaired national disaster preparedness meetings with NEMA and disaster subcommittees, stressing faster response, protection of lives and property, and shared responsibility ahead of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. Environment Month 2026: The Ministry of Environment launched June Environment Month 2026 (“Climate Action: For Environment, For Empowerment, For Everyone”) with community clean-ups, youth and school activities, a Forest Dash, radio visits, and a Green Expo. Regional Aviation Shock: Caribbean Airlines is withdrawing from the St. Kitts route without prior consultation, and the government says it’s already in talks with another airline partner to protect connectivity. Ship Recycling Incentives: The first ship recycling credit note was issued for a St. Kitts and Nevis-flagged bulk carrier scrapped in India, signaling how recycling credits may be used to support new vessel building. STEM for Sustainability: With UNESCO support, St. Kitts and Nevis is set to integrate Education for Sustainable Development into the curriculum starting September 2026.