WTO Aftermath: Antigua’s landmark 2003 WTO win over the US—worth about US$21 million a year—still hasn’t been collected, with details tied to World Sports Exchange’s original case and licensing push. CBI Shockwave: The EU has asked Antigua and four other Eastern Caribbean states to phase out citizenship-by-investment programmes by June 1, 2028, warning that visa-free access to Schengen could be suspended under the EU’s Visa Suspension Mechanism. Airport Upgrade: Runway paving at V.C. Bird International Airport is now completed, moving the US$50m rehabilitation toward final testing and approvals, with remaining works including lighting and markings. Maritime Jobs Pipeline: Tropical Shipping, PMAC and the Port Authority launched the second Maritime Apprenticeship cohort, giving three young Antiguans hands-on rotations across shipping, port operations, logistics and documentation. Power & Water Disruption: APUA restored electricity after a widespread Pigotts transmission tower fault, with temporary outages and reduced water production during repairs. Agriculture Land Rules: The Ministry is requiring former ADC agricultural land tenants to regularize tenancy or risk losing access, aiming to protect food and nutrition security. Cybersecurity Boost: Antigua and Barbuda signed a UK MoU to strengthen cyber resilience ahead of CHOGM 2026. Regional Finance Leadership: Dominica’s Dr Irving McIntyre took over as ECCB Monetary Council chair, with climate resilience highlighted as a key priority.