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Tourism & Real Estate: PM Gaston Browne says construction is underway at Willoughby Bay on a high-end residential tourism project tied to the Citizenship by Investment programme, with environmental checks built into approvals. Public Works & Environment: Browne also unveiled “Peace Beach” at Barnacle Point—an artificial beach and reef project aimed at creating a new public space while supporting marine conservation and conflict resolution ahead of CHOGM 2026. Hotel Sector: The government is weighing options for Jolly Beach Resort, with Club Med and TUI among reported interested parties; Browne says any redevelopment must protect room stock. Hospitality Investment: Browne announced $13.5 million in upgrades for Jolly Beach Resort, including new air-conditioning, improved internet, and a conference facility for up to 500. CHOGM Readiness: Cabinet updates show steady progress on logistics, security, transport, accommodation, and event management, with strong volunteer and liaison officer interest. Culture & Events Industry: A larger grand stage is being installed at ARG for Carnival 2026, alongside sound system upgrades, while the Culture Department runs a Soca and Calypso adjudicators’ training workshop. Regional Services Training: OECS says Antigua and Barbuda will host a specialised services sector training programme (June 29–July 2) to boost competitiveness in global services markets. Maritime/Trade Costs: A CARISTATS piece highlights how Caribbean freight costs stay high due to logistics and connectivity limits, feeding into wider food and living costs. Workplace Climate: A union warns of a toxic industrial relations environment, describing modern employment as sliding toward “master-slave” dynamics. Education & Youth: Antigua and Barbuda students won FCCA environmental poster and essay awards, and the Commonwealth Youth Forum taskforce selection supports youth-led planning for CHOGM. Finance Policy: Browne proposes expanding the windfall tax to other highly profitable businesses to fund education and the UWI Five Islands Campus, and he’s calling for a review of the ABST structure after concerns hotels can reclaim large credits.

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