Healthcare Partnerships: Antigua and Barbuda’s Minister Michael Joseph signed seven cooperation agreements in China with Hangzhou Normal University and its affiliated hospital, targeting medical education, specialist care, research, and a telemedicine “International Internet Hospital” link. Airport Upgrade Progress: The Airport Authority will remove three mahogany trees along the Sir George Walter Highway this weekend to protect runway sightlines as the US$50m airfield rehabilitation nears completion. Food Security Funding: The ECCB Monetary Council approved an extra EC$25m grant (bringing the total to EC$50m) to strengthen regional food and nutrition security and cut dependence on imported food. Regional Economy Push: PM Gaston Browne backed the ECCB “Big Push” to double Eastern Caribbean economies within seven years, including using a small share of ECCB reserves to catalyse investment. Cost-of-Living Relief: CARICOM leaders agreed on measures to ease rising living costs, including fuel import relief, freight and cargo cost steps, and faster renewable energy rollout. CBI Politics at CARICOM: CARICOM heads reportedly did not formally discuss Citizenship by Investment at the St. Lucia summit, with the chairman saying it affects only the five active CBI states. Agriculture & IP: Antigua and Barbuda advanced intellectual property protection via WIPO talks, including potential geographical indication status for the Antigua Black Pineapple. Tourism & Culinary: Weatherills Hotel earned a nomination for Caribbean’s Best Brunch Venue in the World Culinary Awards, while the Taste of Wadadli Junior Chef Academy launched a new six-week training programme for students.