Tourism Labour: Hammock Cove Resort & Spa workers have elected the Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union (ABWU) as their bargaining agent, with the resort agreeing to adopt the Elite Island Resorts collective agreement, including a $0.50 hourly wage increase from 1 July 2026 and formal public holiday pay entitlements. Tourism Development: Cabinet has engaged a coastal engineering firm for the Fort James Renaissance Park, including shoreline stability and erosion work, as the project moves toward a broader tourism and community redevelopment. Agriculture & Water Security: Antigua and Barbuda secured a US$9 million grant to build dams and water catchment ponds to boost irrigation and reduce reliance on costly desalinated water. Hospitality Skills: ABHTA completed Kitchen Management Essentials training and announced a new Supervisory Management Development Course for later in 2026. Youth & STEM: The Education Ministry announced the return of STEM InFuSED Camp (ages 8–17) running 6 July–11 Aug 2026, while the ECCB prepares a free 4-week STEM Camp starting 6 July for ECCU youth. Regional Policy: OECS leaders agreed to form an advisory team to guide negotiations with the US on accepting a limited number of non-criminal third-country nationals and refugees. Cricket Infrastructure: Cricket West Indies says procurement for an Antigua High Performance Centre will begin soon, including an indoor centre, broadcast facility and hotel, plus a full-time academy.