Port Expansion Financing: PM Gaston Browne says Antigua is weighing options for a US$100M cargo port expansion to deepen St. John’s deepwater capacity and strengthen the island’s eastern Caribbean transshipment role, including talks with the Chinese contractor and possible support from the US DFC. AI Buildathon Push: Future Caribbean’s Agentic AI Buildathon has moved into the build phase with 450-plus participants across 39 countries working on deployable AI solutions for sectors like logistics, tourism, food systems, energy and climate resilience. CHOGM Hospitality Training: ABHTA is rolling out an enhanced E.A.S.E. Customer Service and Commonwealth Cultural Awareness programme to prepare hotels, taxis, tours and other frontline workers for CHOGM visitors. Tourism Visa Shock: A US visa bond plan is going permanent for 50 countries, and industry leaders warn it could sharply reduce travel demand—an issue Antigua tourism operators will be watching closely. Resort Renovation Update: Carlisle Bay Antigua confirms phase two of its renovation will debut in October 2026, adding reimagined Carlisle Suites and 20 Signature Beach Suites. Road Works Accountability: Browne says C.O. Williams must redo defective resurfaced road sections at its own expense after public complaints about rapid deterioration. Security & Industry Risk: Police report YIDA SEZ investor Yida Zhang was shot twice and is stable, while separate firearm charges were filed against a Clare Hall man after a modified pipe gun was found.