Airport Works: Antigua and Barbuda Airport Authority will remove three mahogany trees along the Sir George Walter Highway this Sunday to protect clear air-traffic sightlines as the US$50m airfield rehabilitation nears completion. Regional Finance: ECCB Monetary Council approved an extra EC$25m grant (total EC$50m) to strengthen Eastern Caribbean food and nutrition security under the “Big Push,” while also warning global uncertainty could slow tourism and growth. Big Push Growth Plan: PM Gaston Browne backed a push to double the Eastern Caribbean economy within seven years, including using a small share of ECCB reserves to catalyze investment in renewables and priority sectors. Healthcare Partnerships: Minister Michael Joseph signed seven landmark healthcare cooperation agreements in China, including plans for an Omni Care Center and an “International Internet Hospital” telemedicine platform. Agriculture & Food Security: Antigua launched a state-of-the-art plant tissue culture laboratory to boost agricultural research and food security, and agriculture interns visited poultry farms to learn production and food-safety practices. Community Development: Construction has started on a community bathroom facility in Seatons, driven by resident volunteers with support from local businesses. Hospitality & Tourism: Curtain Bluff in Antigua was highlighted as the newest Relais & Châteaux member, and Weatherills Hotel earned a nomination for Caribbean’s Best Brunch Venue 2026. Trade & Services: SMEs seized TIC opportunities in the wider region, and an OECS-linked four-day trade seminar aims to strengthen the services sector. Aviation/Connectivity: Browne renewed calls for an OECS airline, citing ongoing regional flight delays and cancellations. CBI Watch: CARICOM heads meeting in St. Lucia did not formally discuss CBI despite EU pressure on investor citizenship programmes.