Commonwealth Small-States Push: Former NZ PM Helen Clark told a Marlborough House Conversation that small states need real space to shape a fairer multilateral order, arguing the Commonwealth’s equal voice can turn influence into action. Cost-of-Living & Energy: CARICOM leaders say they can’t control fossil-fuel prices that drive everyday costs, pointing to renewables as the only path to steady growth. Turtle Season Watch: Antigua’s Environmental Awareness Group reports early hawksbill and green turtle nesting numbers are down, but expects a rebound later in the season and urges beach walkers to report crawls and nests. Food Security Boost: Antigua opened a new plant tissue culture laboratory to produce disease-free planting material locally, cutting reliance on overseas labs and strengthening crops like the Antigua Black Pineapple. CBI Under EU Pressure: Antigua and Barbuda says the EU has asked it to phase out Citizenship by Investment by June 1, 2028, warning visa-free Schengen access could be suspended. Regional Finance Milestone: ECCB marked 50 years of the EC dollar’s fixed exchange rate, with Dominica set to assume the Monetary Council chairmanship. Climate Adaptation Funding: Antigua’s Adaptation Fund work is upgrading drainage and helping households climate-proof homes against flood risks. Trade Capacity Building: St. Kitts hosted a four-day trade seminar to strengthen the services sector and negotiating capacity. PiAngo Fest Cancelled: Antigua’s mango festival won’t run in 2026 due to competing priorities, resources, and uncertainty around the mango crop.