Storm & Flood Watch: Antigua and Barbuda is bracing for heavy rain, thunderstorms, strong winds and rough seas as Tropical Storm Dolly’s remnants move through. The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service has issued a flash flood watch for low-lying, flood-prone areas, warning of 2–5 inches of rain with locally heavier bursts that could trigger flash flooding, dangerous driving, poor visibility and lightning. Marine Safety: Authorities also flag hazardous marine conditions and urge caution for mariners and swimmers. Renewables Push: IRENA is inviting renewable energy project proposals across Antigua and Barbuda and the wider Caribbean for possible support via its Climate Investment Platform and Energy Transition Accelerator Financing, including solar, wind, geothermal and green transport. Energy Costs: Fuel prices at the pumps are set to rise as the government scales back a fuel-price subsidy, citing unsustainable costs and higher global oil prices. Early Warning Systems: Jamaica’s CAP workshop highlights efforts to strengthen multi-hazard early warning systems across the region. Whaling Pressure: Local environmental groups are urging Antigua and Barbuda to withdraw support for lifting the global ban on commercial whaling ahead of the IWC meeting in September. CHOGM Spotlight: Buckingham Palace confirmed King Charles III and Queen Camilla will visit Antigua and Barbuda for CHOGM 2026 in early November.