Volcano Safety in the Region: Guatemala ordered evacuations as Fuego’s eruption intensified, sending ash and fast-moving pyroclastic flows toward nearby communities—an urgent reminder of how quickly climate-linked hazards can disrupt Caribbean life. Renewables Funding Call: IRENA opened a proposal window for renewable energy projects across Central America and the Caribbean, including Antigua and Barbuda, with support for solar, wind, hydro, clean transport and even sargassum-linked energy. Heat & Flood Watch: Regional forecasters warn Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean to expect intense heat, uneven rainfall and a higher risk of flooding and flash floods later in the wet season. Energy Leadership: Antigua and Barbuda named Girvan Piggott as Director of Energy, aiming to push energy efficiency and expand renewable opportunities. Food Security & Land Use: The agriculture ministry says former tenants of government crown lands must regularize or risk losing access, with reallocation to farmers who will cultivate. EU CBI Pressure: The EU has asked five Eastern Caribbean citizenship-by-investment states, including Antigua and Barbuda, to phase out programs by June 1, 2028, or face possible suspension of Schengen visa-free access. Local Health Access: The Prime Minister’s Vision Initiative is rolling out free reading glasses for adults 40+ as distribution sites are updated.