Banking Reform: Antigua and Barbuda’s Parliament passed the Banking (Amendment) Bill, 2026, creating a new way to handle abandoned deposits and unclaimed safety-box items—moving funds to governments instead of forfeiture, while keeping owners’ rights to reclaim money indefinitely. Aviation Funding: MPs also approved a US$10 airport administration charge increase for passengers travelling outside the Caribbean, with extra revenue aimed at shoring up regional aviation and helping Antigua regain FAA Category 1 status. Community Grants: The Sandals Foundation opened applications for its 2027 grant programme, offering up to US$80,000 for education, environmental conservation, disaster preparedness and other community projects across Sandals/Beaches destinations including Antigua. Public Health & Mosquito Control: CBH staff at the Villa Poly Clinic delivered practical home-health education, including pest prevention, safe chemical storage, hygiene, food safety and mosquito measures. Clean Streets for Carnival: NSWMA and CBH launched a pre-Carnival clean-up in St. John’s, with late-night street and drain cleaning plus fogging/disinfecting to support mosquito control. Regional Policy: CARICOM approved a revised Ten-Point Plan for reparatory justice, while OECS leaders backed a united diplomatic response to EU pressure over Citizenship by Investment programmes.