Education & Skills: ABCAS welcomed 1,200+ students for its first unified intake after merging five tertiary institutions, with campuses covering business/IT, tourism/hospitality, technical/vocational, education/arts/science/industry, and agriculture—plus an inaugural agriculture cohort of eight. Labour & Pay: The Antigua and Barbuda Union of Teachers says 300+ teachers report missing or short retroactive pay as schools reopen, with claims being validated before the Ministry of Education. Prison Reform: Attorney Warren Cassell warns Cabinet’s August changes to prison remission could weaken incentives for good behaviour by shifting from automatic release to eligibility for consideration. Energy Costs: PM Gaston Browne cautions motorists may face further fuel price increases after gasoline and diesel jumped following reduced government support. Agriculture in Early Learning: A school garden at Simon Bolivar Pre-School is being used as a hands-on model for teaching agriculture to young children. Industry & Finance Links: JN Money Services partnered with WapiPay to expand remittance options to Jamaica, using JN Money’s payout infrastructure. Regional Policy & Trade: Antigua’s Africa-CARICOM Day message highlights deeper Africa-Caribbean cooperation, including reparatory justice and climate/debt priorities. Tourism & Culture: Antigua Carnival’s soca ambassadors Young Lyrics and Tian Winter brought the island’s sound to London ahead of the 2027 70th anniversary celebrations.