Early Childhood Education: Government will take over the Sir Luther Wynter Pre-School Child Development Centre as the early childhood network expands, aiming to preserve its legacy while widening access. Coastal Tourism & Heritage: Cabinet approved the government-led redevelopment of Fort James Beach, with heritage and leisure plans plus beach replenishment, shoreline protection, and new vendor spaces. Child Support Modernization: A new digital Main Collect platform is set to modernize child maintenance payments, targeting delinquent support that affects thousands of families. Tourism Leadership Shake-up: ABTA appointed Charmaine Spencer as Chief Marketing Officer and Shermain Jeremy as Director of Tourism for the Caribbean and Latin America. Global Spotlight for Local Food: Antigua and Barbuda featured in BBC MasterChef’s Finals Week episode, highlighting Nelson’s Dockyard and local chefs. Drug Enforcement: Police detained four men after a raid seized 500+ cannabis plants near Pares Village, with officials saying the operation exceeded legal limits and lacked required licences. Public Health & Environment: Saharan dust has pushed air quality to moderate levels, with advice for children and people with respiratory or heart conditions to limit prolonged outdoor exertion. Barbuda Infrastructure Watch: Public consultation opened for Barbuda road and wharf rehabilitation works, with environmental and planning documents available for review. Youth & Sport: Cricket West Indies launched free entry for children 16 and under to home matches across the region, including Antigua and Barbuda.