Land & Courts: The Barbuda Council pushes back hard on Cabinet-backed plans for a Barbuda Land Registry and land sales, saying the move would “manufacture consent” for a luxury market that doesn’t exist, and noting the issue is already before the courts with hearings on June 9 and June 11. Tourism Infrastructure: Ahead of CHOGM 2026, officials toured the Potters Playing Field redevelopment, where three hard courts (basketball, netball, volleyball) with covered seating for about 225 each are progressing, with substantial completion targeted for Sept. 30. Carnival & Visas: ABFC unveiled 2026 Queen of Carnival contestants and sponsors, while Miss Abigail Piper’s Miss Caribbean Universe trip was dropped due to visa issues; she’ll instead represent Antigua and Barbuda at a different regional pageant in August. US Travel Shock: Newly elected CHTA president Gregor Nassief says his U.S. visa renewal was denied along with his wife’s, warning of wider fallout for Caribbean tourism and business access. Economy Watch: Prime Minister Gaston Browne revised 2026 GDP growth expectations down to about 4% as fuel and food costs rise amid global tensions. Blue Economy & Education: World Ocean Day activities included a school mural campaign and a donation of whiteboards/flip charts to ABCAS, with agriculture training a key focus. Logistics & Security: Post and Customs are reforming workflows and sending a delegation to a regional summit in San Salvador to improve mail processing and border security. Energy & Shipping: A SeaLead vessel (Paya Lebar) made a fourth Strait of Hormuz transit in under two months, pointing to a developing Gulf–India trade pattern despite restrictions. Workplace Relations: Vernon G. Edwards employees secured the company’s first collective bargaining agreement with ABWU, locking in improved benefits and a wage structure through 2027.