Tourism & Diaspora: The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority USA says its New York office newsletters are hitting a 75% open rate, boosting ties with travel advisors and the diaspora. Festival Economy: Festivals Commission chair Elizabeth Makhoul praises Carnival 2026’s “Carnival City” upgrades at the Antigua Recreation Grounds, with events running on schedule and a better setup for patrons, vendors and media. Air Connectivity: Minister Ian Gooding-Edghill welcomed a new twice-weekly Antigua–Barbados air service, calling it a key step for regional connectivity and expanded airlift. Regional Policy Watch: Prime Minister Drew reiterated the importance of SISA as the EU presses for a phaseout of Citizenship by Investment, with a June 1, 2028 deadline looming. Industry & Skills: St. Joseph’s Academy used EC$12,500 in Junior Chef prize money to buy commercial convection ovens, strengthening food and nutrition training for hospitality careers. Maritime Trade Risk: Maersk temporarily suspended service to Ukraine via Chornomorsk port due to Russian shelling, redirecting cargo to Constanta. Security & Finance: ECCB officials warned that up to 90% of money laundering cases worldwide link to cyber-enabled fraud, as the bank rolls out consumer and scam-handling reforms. Local Business Loss: WIOC mourned veteran Dominican dealer McMillan Jno-Baptiste, praising decades of service across the region.