Carnival & Creative Industries: Antigua Recreation Grounds is getting a bigger, modern grand stage plus sound upgrades for Carnival 2026, with ABFC chair saying Carnival City’s next phase will focus on enhancing the venue after the stage and roof are completed. Music Sector Skills: The Antigua and Barbuda Festivals Commission wrapped a June 8–12 Music Development Masterclass in Coolidge, training artistes and producers on songwriting, mixing/mastering, distribution, copyright, marketing and branding. Tourism Finance & Policy: PM Browne proposes expanding the windfall tax to fund education and defends Sandals’ planned overwater bungalows, while also questioning the ABST system’s structure and how hotels may reclaim large credits. Resort & Property Moves: Government says construction is underway at Willoughby Bay, pushing a new residential tourism project; it’s also earmarking Perry Bay for housing and a marina, and plans $13.5m in upgrades for Jolly Beach Resort as Club Med and TUI show interest in acquisition. Regional Services Training: OECS says Antigua will host a specialised services-sector training programme (June 29–July 2) to boost resilience and competitiveness. Youth & Education: Antigua students won FCCA environmental poster and essay awards, and the 40th National CSEC Awards honoured top performers. Agriculture & Fisheries Links: Antigua and Barbuda seeks Japanese support for fisheries infrastructure, market modernization and marine conservation.