Tourism & Connectivity: Antigua and Barbuda’s tourism push gets a boost as Caribbean Week in New York spotlights regional air links, with the US Virgin Islands leading the agenda after launching new nonstop Newark–St. Croix service—while Antigua’s own tourism leadership and partnerships stay in the spotlight. Blue Economy & Education: The Blue Economy marks World Ocean Day with a school-focused mural campaign, aiming to bring ocean stewardship into households early. Cost of Living & Energy: APUA raises the June fuel variation charge to 80 cents per kWh, adding pressure on household bills. Infrastructure & Construction: Works introduces smaller concrete trucks to reach tight roadwork sites, and a no-parking order hits High Street near the Performing Arts Centre to keep heavy equipment moving. Jobs & Training: American University of Antigua donates whiteboards and flip charts to ABCAS, supporting the incoming School of Agriculture programme. Governance & Trade Ops: Post and Customs reform workflows and send a delegation to a regional operations summit to tighten border security and streamline mail processing. Tourism Development: Long Bay Zen Resort construction begins, backed as a luxury tourism investment meant to raise visitor spend and support staff pay. Regional Policy: Antigua’s Kiz Johnson calls for regional cooperation on women’s economic empowerment, stressing financial inclusion. Workplace Relations: Vernon G. Edwards employees secure their first collective bargaining agreement with ABWU, unlocking improved benefits and a new wage structure.