Maritime Trade & Security: SeaLead’s Antigua-Barbuda flagged Paya Lebar made its fourth Strait of Hormuz transit in under two months (8–9 June), pointing to a more regular Gulf-to-India container route despite ongoing restrictions. Education & Agriculture: American University of Antigua donated 20 whiteboards and flip charts to ABCAS, with much of it earmarked for the incoming School of Agriculture associate degree programme. Customs & Postal Operations: Post and Customs are overhauling joint workflows, sending a delegation to a San Salvador summit (June 8–11) to tighten border security and streamline mail processing. Tourism & Industry Leadership: CHTA president-elect Gregor Nassief warns that renewed U.S. visa denials could ripple across Caribbean tourism and business travel. Energy Costs: APUA’s June fuel variation charge rises to 80 cents per kWh, while government says it will keep subsidizing fuel impacts. Fisheries Management: Cabinet shifts management of Antigua and Barbuda fisheries complexes to Antigua Fisheries Limited for tighter accountability and efficiency. Labour Relations: Vernon G. Edwards Limited employees secured the company’s first collective bargaining agreement with ABWU, covering 2025–2027 with improved benefits. Local Business & Crime: Police report 40 cases of beer stolen from a Marble Hill shipping container.