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Port & Logistics: PM Gaston Browne says Antigua and Barbuda is weighing options to fund a US$100M cargo port expansion to deepen St. John’s harbour and boost the island’s role as a regional transshipment hub, with talks involving the Chinese contractor and possible support from the US DFC. Energy & Shipping: Crabb’s Harbour dredging is finished, with testing underway to meet deeper draught needs for LNG vessel deliveries tied to APUA’s LNG-powered generation and a next phase planned for St. John’s Harbour. Agriculture & Small Business Finance: Cabinet approved EC$260,000 in loans to expand local retail, tourism and agricultural businesses, including a van for Eat N Lime’s food tours and funding for Fresh Acres’ greenhouse, chill room and hydroponics to cut post-harvest losses and strengthen food security. Creative Industries: Cabinet set up a $250,000 Creative Industries Development Fund to help artistes produce work for regional and international markets, and also moved Carnival 2027 affiliated shows to pay-per-view. Tourism & Hospitality: Carlisle Bay Antigua confirms phase two of its renovation will debut in October 2026, adding reimagined Carlisle Suites and 20 Signature Beach Suites. Workplace Health & Governance: The People’s Union escalated its dispute with ONDCP, accusing PM Browne and ONDCP Director Col. Edward Croft of misleading the public over claims of “cheating the system” and long-running health and safety concerns tied to mould and air quality. Disaster Resilience (Barbuda): ABRCS held a Fisherfolk Consultation to strengthen forecast-based disaster preparedness under the Early Action Protocol, feeding into practical early actions for severe weather. Environment & Oceans: BarbudanGO marked World Oceans Day 2026 with community action focused on the Codrington Lagoon breach and its impacts on fishers and the lagoon ecosystem. Sports Infrastructure: YASCO’s track has lost World Athletics Class 2 certification as resurfacing plans advance, with Mondo expected to confirm shipping and a timeline.

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