Agriculture & Food Security: Antigua and Barbuda opened its first plant tissue culture laboratory through a bilateral agricultural technical cooperation with China, aiming to produce disease-free planting material, boost research, and reduce crop losses and import reliance. Banking & Farming Finance: Agricultural specialist Owolabi Elabanjo urged banks to invest directly in farming, arguing growers carry production costs for months and need low-interest support to expand and improve seed selection. Utilities & Consumer Protection: APUA says customers can claim compensation for appliance damage from unplanned outages, but insists claims must be evidence-based, alongside calls for grounded electrical setups and surge protectors. Regional Economy & Policy Risk: EU letters to OECS CBI countries (including Antigua and Barbuda) demand phase-out by 2028, with warnings that visa-free Schengen access could be suspended—prompting strong responses from regional leaders. Education & Skills: ABCAS held its inaugural graduation ceremony for more than 200 students, marking the new unified public tertiary education pathway. Sports Tourism: Nottingham Girls’ Day School returns for a third straight sports exchange, with netball exhibition matches and local cultural visits planned. Youth & Migration: Barbuda MP Trevor Walker says education and self-sufficiency—not migration—should keep young people on the island. Sports: Sports Minister Dwayne George encouraged Team Antigua and Barbuda ahead of NACAC Under-18 and Under-23 athletics in Mexico. Climate Resilience: A new Adaptation Fund push targets flood risks in Antigua’s McKinnon’s watershed, upgrading drainage and offering low-interest home climate-proofing loans.