AI-Driven Hospitality: Long Bay Zen Resort is being built in Antigua as a $200m, 113-room project with “invisible technology” like an AI concierge, robot delivery and smart in-room systems, with major construction set for late 2026. Citizenship by Investment Watch: Experts say currency swings and tougher compliance checks are the biggest hurdles for high-net-worth applicants to CBI programmes. Tourism Deals: Marriott Bonvoy launched a limited-time summer all-inclusive family promotion with savings up to 20% across Caribbean and Latin America resorts, including Antigua properties. Public Utilities & Youth: APUA opened its 13th Summer Internship Programme, placing 17 young professionals into six weeks of hands-on training to support utility modernization. Education Funding: Government is considering expanding Antigua and Barbuda’s windfall tax beyond current sectors to any business earning EC$1m+ profits to help fund tertiary education. Cybercrime Enforcement: Parliament approved tougher Electronic Crimes Amendment penalties, including fines up to EC$1m for failing to provide electronic information to law enforcement. Energy & Cost of Living: Cabinet reiterated fuel subsidies keep local prices capped, with gasoline and diesel notably lower than several regional peers. Agriculture & Food Security: New seed bank and sweet potato projects aim to strengthen Antigua and Barbuda’s food supply, while drought conditions persist after six dry months. Disaster Preparedness: The humanitarian vessel MV Dawn is set to dock in August for disaster preparedness training and emergency response planning. Sports & Culture: Cricket West Indies announced BRONX COLORS as official cosmetics partner for the West Indies Women’s T20 World Cup run, while Pan in the City returns as a pre-Panorama steelband showcase.