Refugee Policy: PM Gaston Browne says Antigua and Barbuda will accept just 10 third-country refugees annually, but only with U.S. assurances on background checks and valid travel documents. Youth & Environment: The ABRCS Youth Commission pulled off a successful Fort James Beach clean-up, with volunteers collecting hundreds of pounds of debris and spotlighting coastal health. CHOGM 2026 Prep: The CHOGM task force met to push accreditation, security, transport, and accommodation plans, with a major recce set for June 7–13. Food & Women in Culture: Culinary Month dinner at Hodges Bay brought five Caribbean female chefs together, pairing their courses with English Harbour Rum cocktails. Tourism & Luxury Growth: Cabinet welcomed the start of the US$200m Long Bay Zen resort, aiming for premium guests while committing to better-paid staff. Border & Health Security: Visa waivers for all African travelers were halted as Ebola precautions, with stricter travel-history screening. Public Health Debate: World No Tobacco Day coverage warns that Caribbean youth are being targeted by flavoured vapes, urging faster policy action. Sports Spotlight: Cricket West Indies named squads for 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup and ODI series, with Antiguan Shawnisha Hector included for the global tournament. Diplomacy: Antigua’s Governor General hosted India’s naval ship Sudarshini, reinforcing maritime and cultural ties. Cricket Development: Regional border security and customs/immigration coordination meetings in Antigua focused on tackling cross-border crime and fraud.