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Renewables & Power Costs: APUA is pushing a major 55-megawatt renewable plan, with officials saying solar could be financed and built over the next few years, but only if paired with battery storage and grid upgrades. Energy Transition (Nevis tie-in): Nevis Electricity is also exploring a short-term 10-megawatt solar farm to cushion fuel-surcharge shocks while geothermal comes online. Biosecurity & Food Security: Antigua and Barbuda is hosting international talks on biological threats and preparing its first confidence-building report under the Biological Weapons Convention. Shipping Security: Government says it will buy X-ray machines to scan shipping containers and pallets to better catch illegal weapons and concealed firearm parts. Law & Order: Cabinet outlined new measures to strengthen the criminal justice system, including proposed sentencing reforms for serious gun crimes and offences against minors. Agriculture Protection: Antigua and Barbuda is keeping its ban on pork imports from the Dominican Republic due to African Swine Fever risk. Cruise & Tourism Industry: Antigua Cruise Port earned a nomination for Caribbean’s Best Cruise Terminal 2026 after recent berth and terminal upgrades. Investment Platform: Antigua and Barbuda joined the Maldives and the UN to launch an Island Investment Forum aimed at sustainable development across SIDS. Aviation/Regional Connectivity: interCaribbean began scheduled service with the Embraer E170, expanding route possibilities for the airline. Culture & Community: Sir Vivian Richards backed the wider benefits of CPL for regional cricket and tourism, praising the mix of local and overseas fans.

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