Tourism Leadership & Marketing: Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority promoted Charmaine Spencer to Chief Marketing Officer and named Shermain Jeremy Director of Tourism for the Caribbean and Latin America, as stay-over arrivals rose 7% in Q1 2026. Tourism Spotlight: BBC MasterChef featured Antigua and Barbuda in a Finals Week episode, sending the islands’ culinary heritage to a global audience. Industry Partnerships: BYD signed on as Official Car Sponsor of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League 2026, rolling out regional fan activations across Antigua and Barbuda and other CPL markets. Climate & Water Security: Meteorological updates show May rainfall down 91% and temperatures rising sharply in April–May, while APUA says record water production still doesn’t guarantee supply to every tap. Infrastructure & Planning: Government opened public consultation on Barbuda Road and Wharf rehabilitation works, sharing environmental and engineering documents for review. Fisheries & Blue Economy: CRFM ministers met to push aquaculture growth, food security, climate resilience via insurance, and continued action against IUU fishing. Governance & Culture: Festivals Commission Board members were sworn in under the Festivals Commission Act 2026 to strengthen management of Carnival and the One Nation Festival. Regional Connectivity: KARULINK partners met in Guadeloupe to plan new maritime routes and improve inter-island mobility with EU support.