Tourism Investment: Cabinet has approved a public-private partnership to develop a new Yepton’s beachfront hotel on about 15 acres, with up to EC$40 million from government-linked entities and local private investors, and possible extra financing via Citizenship by Investment. Agriculture & Water Security: Antigua and Barbuda secured an approximately US$9 million grant to build dams, catchment ponds and other water-saving infrastructure to boost irrigation and reduce reliance on costly desalinated water. Coastal Engineering: Government has engaged a coastal engineering consultancy for Fort James Renaissance Park, with phased work to study erosion and shoreline stability and recommend restoration that protects access, recreation and safety. Labour & Workplace Policy: A regional labour leader says collective bargaining is the most practical way to create stable, productive workplaces, warning that short-term or uncertain contracts leave workers and employers in limbo. STEM for Youth: ECCB will launch a free 2026 STEM Camp (July 6–Aug 11) for ages 14–18 across ECCU member territories, tied to digital transformation goals. Regional Connectivity: Telecom regulators say a Flow outage in Dominica and St Lucia was linked to a fibre fault between Guadeloupe and Antigua, and they’re pushing backup communication plans. Sports & Training: Cricket West Indies is moving ahead with procurement for an Antigua High Performance Centre and a full-time cricket academy model. Road Safety: Cyclist Tahje Browne was hospitalised after a hit-and-run; separate commentary calls for urgent traffic policing and road repairs. Food Supply Threat: Local beekeepers warn Antigua’s bee population is under pressure from land clearing, pesticide misuse and hive management issues. OECS Trade Talks: OECS leaders discussed coordinating negotiations with the US on third-nation deportees and exploring deeper trade links with Panama and the Dominican Republic to lower import costs.