Tourism Carrying-Capacity Study: Antigua and Barbuda’s Ministry of Tourism says it will commission a comprehensive carrying-capacity study to guide sustainable growth as visitor numbers and airlift/cruise activity accelerate. Ports & Resilience: A regional forum in Miami highlighted how Caribbean ports can become hubs for trade, tourism, energy and economic resilience—an approach that includes investment in modern infrastructure and connectivity, with Antigua and Barbuda’s port leadership taking part. Blue-Wake Yachting Push: Antigua and Barbuda is sending a delegation to the Monaco Yacht Show to attract charter business and marine investment, with sustainability flagged through the Blue Wake initiative aimed at reducing emissions. Local Creative Economy: The Festivals Commission launched a Music Production and Artist Development Department to train, mentor and support emerging artists, including plans for a professional recording and production facility. Cannabis Sector Shift: Antigua and Barbuda’s cannabis conversation is moving from legalization and cultivation toward cannabis tourism and education, including an expanded substance-abuse and cannabis education programme in schools. Media & Disaster Safety: Caribbean journalists are being urged to protect children and vulnerable people in disaster reporting, focusing on consent, dignity and avoiding retraumatization.