CHOGM Infrastructure Push: Antigua and Barbuda’s Performing Arts Centre redevelopment is set for a September 30 handover, with CHOGM road rehabilitation accelerating around St John’s (including key streets and utility pipe upgrades) to keep works on track. Electric Mobility Skills: The government is investing EC$346,000 in an electric vehicle training laboratory, targeting reduced reliance on overseas technicians and building local capacity for EV and hybrid maintenance. Fertilizer & Water for Farmers: A record 4,000-bag fertilizer shipment from Morocco has arrived, tied to a wider push to expand land, irrigation and soil-water infrastructure to boost local food production. Education Watch: The teachers’ union says some schools still await promised construction and improvements, with Ottos Comprehensive School and parking concerns highlighted. Cost of Living Pressure: Inflation hit 4.4% as communication costs jumped 23.1%, adding strain as household spending rises. Digital Skills Pipeline: OECS’s Advanced Digital Skills Scholarship opens September 10–20, offering advanced training across AI, cybersecurity, cloud, data and digital marketing. Tourism Promotion: Antigua and Barbuda Carnival promotion rolled out in Brooklyn ahead of the West Indian American Day Parade, boosting U.S. visibility for the 70th anniversary. Shipping & Trade Links: A bulk carrier sailing under Antigua & Barbuda’s flag departed Dorset bound for Portugal, underscoring the island’s maritime connections.