UN Diplomacy: Prime Minister Gaston Browne calls Antigua and Barbuda’s first-ever nomination for UN Secretary-General a historic milestone, formally endorsing María Fernanda Espinosa and praising her record on sustainable development, climate resilience, gender equality and small-island priorities. Regional Finance: Browne urges the ECCB to use a small share of foreign reserves (about 5–8%) to help fund a “Big Push” for renewable energy and other growth sectors, while CARICOM leaders also warn that rising cost of living is being driven by imported fossil fuels. EU Pressure on CBI: The EU has asked Antigua and Barbuda to phase out its Citizenship by Investment programme by June 1, 2028, citing a revised visa suspension rule that treats the programme’s existence as a reason to suspend Schengen visa-free access. Climate & Nature: Early hawksbill and green turtle nesting numbers are down, but the Environmental Awareness Group expects a rebound and is asking residents to report turtle crawls and nests. Food Security: A new Antigua tissue culture laboratory aims to produce disease-free planting material locally, strengthening crop resilience and reducing reliance on overseas labs. Flood Resilience: An Adaptation Fund project is upgrading drainage in Antigua’s McKinnon’s watershed and offering low-interest loans to help households climate-proof against floods.