Airport Upgrade & Safety: Antigua and Barbuda Airport Authority will remove three mahogany trees along the Sir George Walter Highway this Sunday, citing runway visibility needs as Phase 3 of the US$50m airfield rehabilitation nears completion. Healthcare Partnerships: Minister Michael Joseph signed seven cooperation agreements in China with Hangzhou Normal University and its affiliated hospital, covering medical education, specialist care, research, telemedicine, and an “International Internet Hospital” plan. Regional Food Security Funding: ECCB’s Monetary Council approved an extra EC$25m grant (total EC$50m) to strengthen food and nutrition security across the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union. CARICOM CBI Silence: CARICOM chair Philip J. Pierre confirmed CBI was not discussed at the July 5–8 heads meeting, saying it only directly affects the five active CBI states. Digital & Broadband Push: PM Gaston Browne backed a shared OECS ICT network using EU-linked subsea fibre to cut broadband costs, alongside renewable energy expansion. Agriculture & Food Security Skills: Antigua’s summer internship programme included poultry visits, while a new state-of-the-art plant tissue culture lab opens to boost agricultural research and food security. Trade & Services Capacity: An OECS-linked four-day trade seminar aims to strengthen the services sector through training for trade officials and stakeholders. Tourism & Hospitality Recognition: Weatherills Hotel earned a nomination for Caribbean’s Best Brunch Venue 2026 in the World Culinary Awards.