Flood Preparedness: Antigua and Barbuda is developing new flood warning procedures, with a June 25–26 workshop on flood forecasting and warning SOPs led by the Meteorological Service and partners under the Early Warning Systems for Floods project. Air Quality Alert: A Saharan dust surge has pushed Antigua and Barbuda’s air quality into the “moderate” range (AQI 51–80) until Friday, with people with asthma, heart or respiratory conditions urged to limit prolonged outdoor exertion. Mental Health & Climate Impacts: Antigua and Barbuda welcomed the OAS adoption of the Declaration on Improving Mental Health in the Americas, linking stronger mental health systems to resilience after climate-related disasters and economic shocks. Regional Maritime Sustainability: Saudi Arabia and the IMO launched a two-year “Caribbean Maritime Transport Sustainability” project for 14 countries, including Antigua and Barbuda, to strengthen maritime rules and capacity. OECS Leadership & Resilience: OECS leaders marked 45 years of integration as chairmanship shifted to Antigua and Barbuda’s Gaston Browne, with renewed calls for bold implementation on climate resilience and regional cooperation. UN Funding Push: Commonwealth SIDS can apply for grants up to US$200,000 for climate resilience, ocean health and sustainable energy through a new COP29–Commonwealth fund.