Whale Protection Push: A coalition of nine Antigua and Barbuda NGOs has launched a petition urging Prime Minister Gaston Browne to reverse the country’s commercial whaling stance and back a South Atlantic Whale Sanctuary ahead of an international meeting in Australia. Storm Dolly Update: The remnants of Tropical Storm Dolly brought up to two inches of rain to Antigua and Barbuda, disrupting weekend events but avoiding the worst fears; officials also issued flash-flood cautions for low-lying areas. Early Warning Systems: Regional work to strengthen disaster early warning continues, including efforts to improve impact-based forecasting and warning communication across the Caribbean. Renewables Financing Call: IRENA is inviting renewable energy project proposals across Central America and the Caribbean, with Antigua and Barbuda listed among eligible countries. Fuel Prices: Government says the fuel-price subsidy is no longer sustainable, with motorists set to see higher gasoline and diesel prices soon. Cybersecurity: Antigua and Barbuda launched a government cyber incident response team to better prepare for, detect, and respond to digital threats. Local Governance & SDGs: Senator Lamin Newton urged parliamentarians to turn Sustainable Development Goals discussions into legislation, policies, and measurable results.