Cruise & Port Development: Oceania Cruises floated out the next-gen Oceania Sonata at Fincantieri in Italy, a 695-room ship due to debut in Aug 2027, with interiors and suite space now moving into fitting-out. Closer to home, Antigua Cruise Port’s new upland shopping complex is on track for a November opening, with retail, restaurants, a day club and pool aimed at boosting cruise spending. Fuel & Energy Pressure: Antigua’s fuel market is in turmoil as gas station operators threatened a strike over profit margins; after disruption and long lines, most stations reopened within hours. Prime Minister Gaston Browne also said fuel prices are rising due to the US-Iran conflict and that subsidies can’t continue, with an across-the-board EC$2 price agreed while officials expect about EC$3.50 increases. Air Connectivity: JetBlue will end nonstop JFK–Antigua later this year as it reallocates aircraft to expand Fort Lauderdale service. Regional Aviation Watch: LIAT Air is cautious about adding Tobago–Barbados capacity after Caribbean Airlines ended direct service, citing the risk of head-to-head competition. Digital & Public Services: Government launched an Antigua and Barbuda cyber incident response team to strengthen digital security across agencies. Agriculture Policy: PM Browne proposed higher property taxes on idle farmland to push more acreage into production, amid farmers’ complaints about water and input costs. Tourism Skills: Six Sandals Grande Antigua managers and supervisors graduated from a hospitality leadership programme with Florida International University. Energy Projects (Nevis): Nevis geothermal drilling is set to kick off within 60 days after a final rig inspection in Iceland.