Housing Pressure: The HAPPI programme is facing mounting demand for homes in Antigua and Barbuda, with Social and Urban Transformation Minister Rawdon Turner saying only 190 homes have been delivered so far while delays persist due to limited manpower and resources. Education & Infrastructure: Barbuda is set to get a new primary school as the government moves to ease space constraints after Hurricane Irma damaged key buildings. Agriculture & Food Security: A record 4,000-bag fertilizer shipment from Morocco has reached Antigua and Barbuda, supporting a wider push to expand local food production through land access, water infrastructure, irrigation and technical assistance. Skills & Jobs: Antigua and Barbuda is investing EC$346,000 in an electric vehicle training laboratory under ABCAS, aimed at reducing reliance on overseas technicians and building local repair capacity. Cost of Living: Inflation hit 4.4% as communication costs jumped 23.1%, adding pressure to household budgets. CHOGM Readiness: The Performing Arts Centre is scheduled for a September 30 handover as CHOGM roadworks intensify, with targeted repairs across St John’s. Digital Upskilling: OECS Advanced Digital Skills Scholarship applications open September 10, with training in areas like AI, cybersecurity, cloud and data analytics. Maritime & Trade: An Antigua-flagged bulk carrier, Sacura, departed a Dorset port bound for Portugal, highlighting ongoing international shipping links.