Fuel Prices & Storm Costs: PM Gaston Browne says the US-Iran war is pushing up global oil prices, forcing Antigua and Barbuda to raise fuel costs by EC$2 across the board (gasoline EC$14.50→EC$16.50; diesel EC$16.25), after the state absorbed losses from West Indies Oil Company instead of collecting taxes. Disaster Readiness: NODS is training district teams to do faster digital damage assessments using KoboToolbox, moving away from paper checks. Tourism Carrying Capacity: The Tourism Minister says a comprehensive study will set how much visitor growth Antigua and Barbuda can handle sustainably—protecting beaches, infrastructure, communities and natural resources. Reparatory Justice: A four-member Antigua and Barbuda delegation joins CARICOM talks in Barbados on reparatory justice, with sessions covering historical accountability and legal, economic and environmental redress. Whaling Policy Debate: Local environmental groups and OceanCare urge Antigua and Barbuda to reconsider its International Whaling Commission stance, arguing it conflicts with the country’s environmental record and regional wildlife protections. Food Security & Training: Blue Dragonfly Foundation wins a US$50,000 grant to build a hydroponic farm in John Hughes, linking climate-conscious food production with vocational training and jobs for autistic people. Media & Children in Disasters: Regional journalists are being urged to protect children’s dignity, privacy and consent when covering disasters, not just chase the first story.