Commonwealth Trade Push: A new op-ed argues CHOGM should be more than sport, saying the Commonwealth’s shared ties can boost trade, investment and enterprise across member states. Drought & Water Security: The Antigua and Barbuda Evangelical Alliance holds an Emancipation Day Prayer-cade with a key stop at Pot Works Dam, asking for increased rainfall as drought strains water and agriculture. Reparations Debate: PM Gaston Browne renews calls for reparatory justice, framing reparations as equity and historical accountability, not charity. Energy Leadership: The ICTs, Utilities and Energy Minister appoints veteran engineer Girvan Piggott as Director of Energy, citing renewable energy and energy security priorities. Airport Upgrade: Runway paving at V.C. Bird International Airport is completed, moving the US$50m rehabilitation toward final testing and approvals. Maritime Jobs Pipeline: Tropical Shipping, PMAC and the Port Authority welcome a second cohort of maritime apprentices for six weeks of hands-on training in shipping, port operations and logistics. Tourism & Hospitality Careers: Antiguan Ryancia Henry is named hotel manager at The Knox in Dallas, highlighting Caribbean talent in luxury hospitality. Public Sentiment on Whaling: A survey finds most Antiguans oppose commercial whaling and say they were largely unaware of government advocacy. CBI Shockwave: The EU asks five Eastern Caribbean citizenship-by-investment states, including Antigua and Barbuda, to phase out programmes by June 1, 2028, warning of possible Schengen visa-free suspension.