Tropical Weather Watch: Tropical Storm Dolly has weakened into an open tropical wave, but its remnants are still set to bring heavy rain and gusty squalls to the Leeward Islands over the weekend, with Antigua and nearby islands seeing the moisture today and into Sunday; officials warn of isolated flash flooding, rough seas, and urge residents to clear drains and avoid parking in waterways/ghauts. Renewables Push: IRENA is inviting renewable energy project proposals across Central America and the Caribbean, with Antigua and Barbuda among eligible countries—covering solar, wind, geothermal and more—aimed at speeding decarbonisation and unlocking financing. Energy Security: Antigua’s APUA is planning a major 55-megawatt renewable energy development, while Nevis is exploring a short-term 10-megawatt solar farm as it waits for geothermal, both framed as protection against fuel-price shocks. Marine Safety: Antigua and Barbuda’s Met Service says ocean-monitoring buoys are a national asset after one was recovered from Barbuda; the public is asked not to move or tamper with them. Whaling Backlash: Local environmental groups are urging Prime Minister Gaston Browne to drop support for lifting the global commercial whaling ban ahead of the International Whaling Commission meeting in September. CHOGM Spotlight: Buckingham Palace confirmed King Charles III and Queen Camilla will visit Antigua and Barbuda for CHOGM 2026 in early November as part of an eight-day Caribbean tour.