Caribbean Week in New York 2026: Tourism ministers and officials, including Antigua and Barbuda’s delegation, are in Manhattan for the CTO summit under “One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences,” aiming to boost resilience and push a shift toward cultural, regenerative travel. Youth & Sport: Cricket West Indies kicked off its “WI Outside!” push with free entry for kids 16 and under, turning the Sabina Park ODI into a youth celebration across Antigua and Barbuda and the wider region. Women’s Health: A regional push is spotlighting cervical cancer prevention, with Antigua and Barbuda named among countries sharing case studies on elimination strategies. Food & Schools: Youth and civil society are calling for a ban on ultra-processed food marketing around schools, with “Hope for the Future 3.0” set to run across multiple islands including Antigua and Barbuda. Tourism Legacy: The industry mourns Theodore “Ted” Isaac, while Antigua and Barbuda honours women shaping Caribbean tourism at CTO leadership awards in New York. Public Safety & Health: Police are investigating the sudden death of 75-year-old Carl Noel Lashley; medics warn vaping isn’t safer than cigarettes; and the Met Office links heatwaves to rising domestic violence risk. Local Development: Flow Antigua donates laptops to Seaview Farm Primary after an educational tour. Immigration Tensions: Talks with the US over deportees reportedly hit a standstill, with Antigua and Barbuda insisting on strict limits and safeguards.