Border Security & Migration: The U.S. DHS signed a first multilateral biometric data-sharing Memorandum of Cooperation with CARICOM’s IMPACS, aimed at stronger border protection and immigration vetting across the region, with Antigua and Barbuda among the attendees. CBI vs EU Pressure: Eastern Caribbean CBI leaders agreed on a united diplomatic push toward Brussels after the EU’s revised visa suspension mechanism, warning any changes must protect small-island economic resilience. Reparations Push: The CARICOM Reparations Commission heads to the UK (July 13–16) for meetings with diplomats, academics and civil society, plus a UK Parliament presentation. Culture Spotlight: Antigua and Barbuda has been confirmed to host CARIFESTA 2029, with Guyana set for 2027 and Barbados for 2028. Community & Youth: The Jane E. Toussaint Foundation launches the Wadadli Healing Symposium (Oct 6–7) to focus on mental health and healing, parent engagement, and youth empowerment. Sports (Local Pride): Antigua and Barbuda’s Tyra Fenton won silver at NACAC U18 200m in Mexico, while regional beach volleyball wrapped up with St. Kitts & Nevis taking medals and Antigua and Barbuda featuring in the men’s bronze match. Opinion (Currency & History): A letter argues the new ECCB banknote designs miss key freedom-fighter stories, calling out the absence of slave revolt leaders on regional currency.