Tourism & Hospitality: Sandals Grande Antigua marked a year of “hospitality excellence” at its 2025 Prestige Awards, spotlighting staff development and service upgrades. Regional Tourism Business: CHTA named Barbados host for Caribbean Travel Marketplace 2027 (May 18–21), with the event announced during Antigua’s CTM. Services & Skills: Antigua and Barbuda will host an OECS specialised services sector training programme (June 29–July 2) to strengthen trade officials’ and policymakers’ capacity. Agriculture & Food Security: IICA’s Antigua and Barbuda Accountability Seminar (Agriculture Today… Food Sustainability Tomorrow) reviewed 2025 progress on climate resilience, innovation and rural livelihoods. Banking & Investment: Antigua and Barbuda signalled support for Butterfield Bank’s planned acquisition of CIBC Caribbean, while pushing for local participation. Infrastructure & Industry Planning: PM Browne clarified the stadium-area development is not an industrial park, and outlined ongoing upgrades and new projects tied to tourism and public works. Creative Industries: ABFC wrapped up a Music Development Masterclass (June 8–12) to build skills in production, distribution, copyright and marketing. Media & AI: The Caribbean Broadcasting Union launched its AGM in Guyana with a focus on regional media and artificial intelligence.