Aviation Disruption: A WestJet flight attendant strike has cancelled hundreds of flights, leaving travellers stranded and scrambling for alternatives, including passengers trying to reach Antigua and Barbuda. Faith & Water Security: The Antigua and Barbuda Evangelical Alliance holds an Emancipation Day Prayer-cade with a key stop at Pot Works Dam, asking for increased rainfall amid drought pressures on water and agriculture. Hospitality Careers: Antiguan Ryancia Henry lands a hotel manager role at The Knox, Auberge Collection in Dallas, highlighting Caribbean talent moving up in global luxury hospitality. Energy Leadership: Veteran engineer Girvan Piggott is appointed Antigua and Barbuda’s new Director of Energy, tasked with steering energy efficiency and renewable expansion. Health Regulation: Chief Drug Inspector Alfred Athill represents Antigua and Barbuda at a Global Drug Regulatory Conclave in India, focused on strengthening pharmaceutical oversight and cooperation. Maritime Workforce: Tropical Shipping, PMAC and the Antigua and Barbuda Port Authority launch the second Maritime Apprenticeship cohort, training young people across shipping, port operations and logistics. Airport Infrastructure: Runway paving at V.C. Bird International Airport is completed, moving the US$50m rehabilitation into final testing and approvals. Public Sentiment on Whaling: A new survey finds most Antiguans oppose commercial whaling and are largely unaware of government advocacy. Citizenship-by-Investment Pressure: EU letters urge CBI countries to phase out programmes by June 1, 2028, with Nevis Premier Mark Brantley calling for a longer transition. Agriculture Land Rules: The agriculture ministry orders former ADC land tenants to regularize tenancy or risk losing access, aiming to boost food and nutrition security. Power & Water Briefing: APUA repairs a damaged Pigotts transmission tower, causing temporary electricity disruptions and reduced water production at RO plants. Tourism Spotlight: Antigua and Barbuda ranks among the top beach destinations for 2026 in a regional travel list, reinforcing the island’s tourism pull.