Maritime Skills: Tropical Shipping, PMAC and the Antigua and Barbuda Port Authority welcomed a second cohort of maritime apprentices (Dezante Maile, Myah Ward, Shekinah Hector) for six weeks of hands-on training across shipping, port operations, logistics and more. Aviation & Infrastructure: Runway paving at V.C. Bird International Airport is completed, moving the US$50m rehabilitation into final testing and approvals, with completion expected in late August/early September. Energy Reliability: APUA repaired a damaged Pigotts transmission tower, restoring power after a widespread outage and warning of brief follow-up interruptions; water production was temporarily reduced at RO plants. Agriculture Land Access: The Ministry of Agriculture says former ADC agricultural tenants must regularize crown land leases or risk losing access, aiming to protect food and nutrition security. Citizenship-by-Investment Pressure: The EU has asked five Eastern Caribbean CBI states, including Antigua and Barbuda, to phase out programmes by June 1, 2028, with visa-exemption risks; Nevis Premier Mark Brantley calls for a longer transition and a coordinated regional response. Public Opinion & Whaling: A survey finds most Antiguans oppose commercial whaling and say they were largely unaware of government advocacy. Cybersecurity for CHOGM: Antigua and Barbuda signed a UK MoU to strengthen cyber readiness ahead of CHOGM 2026. Tourism & Culture: Carnival City hosted major Melting Pot shows with Machel Montano drawing thousands, while Smalta Junior Carnival Parade brought families and young performers into St John’s.