Pacific Climate Diplomacy: Australia’s climate minister defended a Fiji–Tuvalu pre-COP31 leaders meeting after Fiji revealed only a small outside-Pacific turnout, with Antigua and Barbuda among confirmed attendees and Germany, Mexico and South Korea sending ministers. Local Climate & Disaster Watch: Tropical Storm Dolly’s remnants brought up to two inches of rain to Antigua and Barbuda, easing dry conditions but disrupting events and keeping flash-flood risk in focus. Marine Protection & Whaling: Togo is co-sponsoring a move to review commercial whaling quotas, a proposal spearheaded by Antigua and Barbuda that conservation groups say could weaken whale protections. Digital Resilience: Antigua and Barbuda launched a government cyber incident response team to strengthen protection of critical digital systems. Energy Transition: IRENA is inviting renewable project proposals across the region, including Antigua and Barbuda, to speed up financing for solar, wind, geothermal and more. Water & Power Planning: Nevis inspected a drilling rig ahead of geothermal work aimed at a 30MW development. Fuel Pressure: Antigua faces higher gasoline and diesel prices as the government scales back an unsustainable fuel subsidy. Tourism & Jobs: Antigua Cruise Port upland development is on track for November completion, expected to create 75–100 jobs and link to climate-resilient housing gains.