CPL & Sports Tourism: Antigua and Barbuda is set to host the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium from August 20–25, with “Come for the Fete, Stay for the Match” energy and four home fixtures for the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons starting 7:00 p.m. Youth & Community Support: The National Youth Parliament Association’s Back-to-School Raffle backed six schools across Antigua and Barbuda, including eye screenings and sports gear, with Barbuda receiving air-conditioning units. ECAB Scholarships & Pageant: ECAB launched the ECAB Game Changers Scholarship (EC$25,000 for one annual athlete) and crowned ECAB Mr. and Miss Teenage 2026, spotlighting student leadership and talent. Agri-Exports Logistics Push: Caribbean micro agri-firms say training isn’t enough—buyers and freight access, packaging, financing, and reliable shipping are the real bottlenecks, highlighted at an IICA-CDB forum featuring Antigua’s SHAADE. Maritime Risk for A&B Shipping: A Russian strike disabled the Antigua and Barbuda-flagged bulk carrier VENTURO off Odesa; separately, Black Sea attacks have killed and injured crews on other foreign-flagged vessels. CBI Policy Pressure: Antigua and Barbuda faces EU pressure to end Citizenship by Investment by June 2028, while Parliament also proposes raising the post-approval residency requirement to 30 days. Airport Works: V.C. Bird International Airport reports completion of Phase 9 of its airlift rehabilitation programme, improving taxiway safety and maneuverability.