Marine Life Protection: Antigua’s Fisheries Division says the Queen Conch closed season is now in effect, running through Aug. 31, with harvesting, selling, buying or possessing the species illegal during the period. Aviation & Climate Resilience: The Senate approved an Airport Administration Charge increase for international passengers, raising the fee from US$40 to US$50 (and transit from US$20 to US$30), with the higher rate based on destination routes rather than nationality. Environment Leadership: Ruleta Camacho-Thomas has been appointed Acting Director of Environment, effective July 20, as Ambassador Diann Black-Layne moves to pre-retirement leave. Climate & Tourism Pressure: LIAT says it’s trying to limit fare increases despite a major jump in global jet fuel costs, absorbing much of the rise to keep regional travel affordable. Sustainable Tourism Debate: A new tourism analysis flags Antigua and Barbuda among countries where visitor numbers can outpace locals, raising concerns about overtourism impacts. Education & Skills: St Joseph’s Academy used EC$12,500 in Taste of Wadadli Junior Chef prize money to buy commercial convection ovens for its Food and Nutrition Department. Weather Watch: Tropical Storm Bertha is extending watches and could bring tropical-storm conditions and storm surge impacts to parts of the northern Gulf Coast.