Aviation & Connectivity: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes launched an interline agreement for seamless travel on one ticket with through-checked baggage, boosting regional links from Antigua and V.C. Bird to French territories and beyond. Tourism Investment: Long Bay Zen Resort officially unveiled in Antigua, a US$200M, 113-key luxury project with green energy, desalination, AI services and an on-water chapel, targeting premium “quiet luxury” demand. Energy & Environment: APUA confirmed a major fuel leak at its former Friars Hill facility; authorities mobilised multiple agencies to contain the flow and protect residents and the environment. Regional Aviation Governance: ICAO’s top civil aviation directors met in Antigua for the 14th NACC regional meeting, with officials stressing aviation as the lifeline for small island economies. Business & Inclusion: Good Humans 268 urged Antigua’s corporate sector to move from charity to jobs for the nation’s 16,000 disabled citizens, calling for stronger enforcement and disability representation. Agriculture Resilience: Drought planning experts pushed for regular multi-stakeholder meetings and better data collection to protect local food production. Public Health: Youth vaping advocates warned Caribbean governments are moving too slowly as flavours and online sales make vapes easy to access for teens. Sports & Community: Antigua’s softball final is set after Dredgers and Buckleys 3Js won semi-finals; meanwhile, ABRCS Youth Commission ran a Fort James Beach clean-up.