Road Works Accountability: Prime Minister Gaston Browne says C.O. Williams Construction must redo defective sections of recently resurfaced roads at its own expense, after complaints of rutting, potholes, uneven surfaces and drainage problems on CDB-funded corridors including Anchorage Road, Sir Sydney Walling Highway, Old Parham Road and Valley Road. Soca Monarch & AI Debate: Tian Winter fired back at Browne over the “Gassy Dread” AI-assisted music row, arguing he followed existing Soca Monarch rules for using older releases, while Browne pushed for rule changes and urged artists to use AI for support rather than replace originality. Maritime Dispute Resolution: A Chinese maritime court mediated a collision dispute involving the Antigua and Barbuda-flagged vessel Adalynn and Liberia-flagged Front Eagle near the Strait of Hormuz, with parties agreeing to apply Chinese law and submit to the Chinese court. Tourism, Transport & Skills: Antigua National Taxi Association president Gregory “Driftwood” Athill was re-elected, with a renewed focus on hospitality and customer service training for taxi operators. Hurricane Outlook: 268Weather revised the 2026 Atlantic forecast downward to 12 named storms, four hurricanes and two major hurricanes, citing a strengthening El Niño, but urged continued preparedness for August–October. Education Support: The Halo Foundation donated $10,000 in scholarship funds to Amejah Nibbs for studies at GBSB Global Business School. CPL Momentum: The Republic Bank CPL gets underway with Antigua & Barbuda Falcons set to face Saint Lucia Kings and Jamaica Kingsmen, as broadcast partners and matchday entertainment ramp up across the league.