Tourism & Development: Antigua has welcomed the start of construction on a US$200 million Long Bay Zen resort, with PM Gaston Browne pitching ultra-luxury stays (up to US$3,000 a night) while stressing fair pay for hotel workers and integrated, profitable development. Sports (Women’s Cricket): Cricket West Indies named a 15-member squad for the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England and Wales, with Antigua’s Shawnisha Hector included; captain Hayley Matthews leads, and the plan leans on powerplay intent, middle-overs scoring, and adapting to seam and spin. Sports (Regional Cricket): West Indies also set out its 2026 home season, including Tests vs Sri Lanka and Pakistan with matches at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua. Border & Health Security: Cabinet moved to tighten visa waivers for all African travelers amid Ebola concerns, requiring fuller travel-history disclosure, while regional customs and immigration chiefs met in Antigua under CARICOM IMPACS’ 20-year milestone. Culture & Community: Causion is filming a June release for “Feels Like I’m Dreaming,” a reggae project promoting Antigua through Elite Island Resorts’ tourism campaigns. Sports (Football Admin): ABFA’s new president Ickford “Nyah” Roberts says Zorol Barthley is set to become general secretary, bringing business and sports operations experience. Sports (Cycling): Sage Williams will debut for St Vincent and the Grenadines at the OECS Cycling Championships in Antigua on May 31.