OECS Climate Push: The OECS Commission will convene its 13th Council of Ministers on Environmental Sustainability (COM:ES 13) in Dominica on May 27–28, with ministers and partners set to focus on practical resilience solutions for Small Island States. Tourism Momentum: Antigua and Barbuda is doubling down on higher-value travel after hosting CHTA’s Caribbean Travel Marketplace 2026, reporting stronger visitor numbers, expanded airlift and cruise activity, and continued hotel investment. Regional Tourism Strategy: The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association’s Caribbean Travel Forum flagged the shift toward value over volume, the need for better tourism data, and pressure from distribution costs—while CTO is also rolling out a scholarship fund for Caribbean women in tourism. Waste-to-Energy Training: Antigua and Barbuda is building capacity for Waste-to-Energy proposals through a regional workshop led by NSWMA with UNEP support. Energy Diversification: PM Gaston Browne says geothermal talks are underway with St Kitts and Nevis and the EU to cut electricity costs and fossil fuel dependence. Sports Talent Pipeline: CPL and UWI are relaunching a 2026 sports marketing internship programme across multiple host countries, including Antigua & Barbuda. Local Governance & Safety: Residents continue raising concerns about hazardous access roads and unfinished works, demanding urgency and clearer progress.