Emancipation Day & Reparations: Prime Minister Gaston Browne renewed Antigua and Barbuda’s reparations push, arguing repair must deliver practical investment in education, healthcare, technology, climate resilience and institutions, alongside debt reform and fairer access to financing. Regional Politics: CARICOM Chair Philip J Pierre framed Emancipation Day as a test of how people live, not just how they celebrate, while other leaders warned that pressure on small states risks “economic recolonization.” EU CBI Pressure: The EU has asked five Eastern Caribbean citizenship-by-investment countries, including Antigua and Barbuda, to phase out programs by June 1, 2028, with possible loss of Schengen visa-free access looming. Heat & Flood Risk: Caribbean forecasts flag intense heat, uneven rainfall and a risk of flooding and flash floods later in the wet season. Air Quality: A Saharan dust surge kept Antigua and Barbuda’s air quality at moderate levels, with advice for sensitive groups to limit outdoor exertion. Energy Leadership: Girvan Piggott was appointed Director of Energy, with renewed focus on renewable energy and energy security. Health Access: The Prime Minister’s Vision Initiative began free reading glasses distribution for adults 40+, and free HPV screening continues across clinics for eligible women. Blue Economy & Ocean Governance: Antigua and Barbuda’s Blue Economy 101 webinar registration remains open, and Dwight Gardiner’s ISA presidency term concluded with praise for SIDS ocean leadership.