Weather Watch: The US National Hurricane Center is monitoring a low-risk disturbance off the US southeast, giving it a 20% chance of tropical cyclone formation over seven days, with no immediate threat to Antigua and Barbuda. Air Quality: Antigua and Barbuda’s air quality has dipped to “moderate” as Saharan dust surges push the AQI to 51–80, with people with asthma, heart or respiratory conditions urged to limit prolonged outdoor exertion. Flood Preparedness: A two-day workshop will develop standard operating procedures for flood forecasting and warning, bringing together disaster, water, works, environment and insurance stakeholders. Youth Mental Health: The Young Caribbean Minds free, anonymous chatline launched across the OECS with a youth survey report shaping Antigua and Barbuda’s Mental Health Care Bill 2026. Regional Climate Finance: Green Climate Fund support is secured to renovate 10 clinics, but drawdowns are delayed by required pre-qualification and new architectural designs. Government & Environment Services: The Department of Environment closes Friday for APUA high-voltage electrical works, and Cabinet approved a passenger head tax rise to fund regional institutions. Leadership & Rights: Sheila Roseau was elected to the UN CEDAW committee, boosting Antigua and Barbuda’s gender equality and human rights role globally.