Regional Policy & Travel: Nevis Premier Mark Brantley warns the EU’s push to phase out Citizenship by Investment programmes is driven by philosophy, not just reforms—raising fresh anxiety for Caribbean passport holders. Youth, Parenting & Safety: Cabinet discussions spotlight youth violence and vandalism, with calls for stronger parental involvement and conflict-resolution education, while government says existing laws can tackle vandalism but surveillance is key to identifying offenders. Digital Life for Kids: Antigua and Barbuda is monitoring CARICOM’s debate on banning social media for under-16s, with officials saying they want to see results elsewhere before deciding. Education & Language: Antigua and Barbuda is moving toward expanding Spanish as a second language, potentially needing 18–20 additional teachers over a three-year rollout. Culture & Community: Dr. Ian McDonald—an Antiguan-by-ancestry literary giant—has died at 93, remembered for shaping Caribbean letters and celebrating the region’s culture and cricket. Air Connectivity: Sunrise Airways launched a new twice-weekly nonstop Antigua–Barbados route, boosting tourism, business travel, and cultural exchange. Sports & Women’s Access: Cricket West Indies offers free admission for women and girls on key Test days, plus free entry for under-16s at home matches in the Caribbean. Youth Leadership: Wellness Waves Foundation and the Salvation Army completed a three-day leadership camp for more than 20 young people, training them in communication, resilience, and human trafficking awareness. CHOGM Build-Up: Antigua and Barbuda marks 100 days to CHOGM 2026 and unveiled “Dual Thresholds,” a public art project turning doors into Commonwealth-themed canvases.