Tourism Policy & Marketing: Caribbean Week in New York 2026 is underway (June 1–5) with Antigua and Barbuda among regional ministers and officials pushing a unified “One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences” message as traveller tastes shift toward cultural and regenerative trips. Tourism Value Metrics: The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) is urging governments to adopt a broader way to measure tourism’s real impact—tracking domestic capture, investment in people, and environmental effects—building on discussions from Antigua’s 2026 Caribbean Travel Forum. Social Protection for Retirees: The Antigua and Barbuda Pensioners Association is pressing the Ministry of Finance for a “livable pension” and food vouchers to cushion inflation for retirees. Food & Health in Schools: Youth and civil society groups are calling for urgent action to ban harmful ultra-processed food marketing around schools across multiple Caribbean islands, including Antigua and Barbuda. Local Food Systems: An Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority official says the Caribbean Food Forum reinforced the need for investment in local producers and stronger regional links to grow the food industry. Infrastructure & Risk: Liberty Caribbean says it’s ready for the 2026 hurricane season, while authorities are coordinating after a major fuel leak at APUA’s former Friars Hill facility. Industry & Labour: The Industrial Court upheld Epicurean’s dismissal of a worker tied to misuse of a staff loyalty card scheme. Aviation Connectivity: LIAT Air and Air Caraïbes signed an interline agreement to make multi-island travel easier with single-ticket booking and through-checked luggage. Tourism Development: Long Bay Zen Resort (US$200m, 113 keys) officially launched at Long Bay with construction set to ramp up. Public Safety: A body was found on lower All Saints Road; police investigations are ongoing.