OECS Integration Push: Outgoing OECS chair Godwin Friday urged leaders to treat regional integration as a practical survival tool, handing the chair to Antigua and Barbuda PM Gaston Browne as the bloc tackles air transport, energy security, development finance, and security/migration coordination. OECS Commission Reform: Browne also called for a leaner, faster OECS Commission, directing the Director General to draft a reform plan to cut costs and improve service delivery. Housing Finance Drive: Browne says the government is pursuing a US$100 million housing bond to scale construction toward 500 homes a year, citing financing and labour shortages. Tourism Investment Watch: Fort James Renaissance Park is set for ground-breaking by September, with EC$5 million already approved from a Sandals settlement and plans for a marina, restaurants, retail and a possible small hotel. Water Security: APUA plans major new capacity—an extra 1.5 million-gallon reverse osmosis plant at Crabs plus a Friars Hill facility (400,000 gallons/day) arriving from Japan—aimed at drought resilience. Agriculture & Food Security: Cabinet heard updates on IICA-backed sweet potato projects to boost yields, resilience and value-added products. Youth & Skills: APUA launched its 13th Summer Internship Programme for 17 young professionals, while the ECAB Mr. & Miss Teenage Pageant revealed 14 contestants for 2026. Local Business & Crime Policy: Antigua toughened cybercrime legislation and is pushing stronger enforcement powers for investigators. Human Interest: Police identified the Devil’s Bridge recovered body as 19-year-old model Zowie Tomlinson, with investigations ongoing.