Aviation & Infrastructure: Antigua and Barbuda’s Cabinet has approved a 2027–2032 five-year strategic plan for the V.C. Bird and Barbuda international airports, aiming to guide expansion and commercial development, assess capacity for new routes and airline services, and cover passenger and air cargo, technology, sustainability, and regional aviation links. Tourism Strategy: The Tourism Authority is being urged to prove marketing spend is translating into measurable bookings and local benefits, while Tourism Minister Charles “Max” Fernandez announced a carrying capacity study to support “smart growth” as airlift, cruise traffic, and hotel stock rise. Food & Jobs: The Blue Dragonfly Foundation secured a US$50,000 grant to build a hydroponic farm in John Hughes, pairing vocational training with supported work pathways for autistic people and boosting local food security. Energy & Costs: Prime Minister Gaston Browne said fuel prices will rise by EC$2 across the board due to higher global petroleum costs tied to the US-Iran war, with gasoline and diesel increases outlined. Port & Logistics: Antigua and Barbuda Port Authority CEO Darwin Telemaque received a doctoral degree for research on “Sustainable Port Development and International Relations,” aligning with his maritime and logistics work. Tourism Governance: A coalition of environmental groups is calling for Antigua and Barbuda to rethink its International Whaling Commission stance, arguing it conflicts with environmental protections and public opinion. Education & Industry Talent: UWI will begin its 2026 honorary degree season at Five Islands Campus in Antigua on Oct. 10, with 13 honorees across the region and diaspora.