Climate & Disaster Watch: Forecasters are tracking a tropical wave in the far eastern Atlantic, currently expected to stay weak and pose no threat to Antigua and Barbuda. Health Data & Planning: Health Minister Michael Joseph met the Health Information Division to strengthen how health data is collected, analyzed, reported, and shared for better policy and care. Public Health in the Streets: NSWMA and the Central Board of Health launched a pre-Carnival clean-up across St. John’s, including drain cleaning and nightly fogging/disinfecting to support mosquito control. Food Security Push: Government reclaimed 682 acres of idle agricultural land to redistribute to 50 vetted farmers, aiming to boost local production. Environment & Compliance: A public notice warns against unauthorized construction in public cemeteries, citing health, safety, and record-keeping concerns. Regional Resilience Conference: Antigua and Barbuda participated in a CARICOM community resilience conference focused on climate- and disaster-ready communities. EU Pressure on CBI: EU demands to end Citizenship by Investment by 2028 are driving OECS and CARICOM leaders toward Brussels talks. Wildlife & Biodiversity: A documentary on the Palila bird highlights how legal action can protect endangered habitat amid climate and land-use pressures. Waste & Mosquito Control: Carnival preparations also include vegetation management and debris removal as part of city sanitation efforts.