Airport Leadership: Kurt Menal is set to take the helm as CEO of VC Bird International Airport, returning to Antigua after leading the BVI Airports Authority and tasked with driving the airport’s next growth phase. Health & Climate Risk: PAHO warns El Niño could raise risks for dengue, malaria and waterborne diseases, while also increasing heat and air-quality strain. Hurricane Outlook: 268Weather downgraded its Atlantic forecast to 12 named storms, four hurricanes and two major hurricanes, pointing to strengthening El Niño—still a reminder not to get complacent. EU Policy Pressure: The EU has given Antigua and four other Eastern Caribbean states until June 1, 2028 to phase out Citizenship-by-Investment programmes or risk losing Schengen visa-free access. Public Health Preparedness: PAHO/WHO and partners trained Eastern Caribbean lab teams in molecular diagnostics using a One Health approach to better detect emerging infectious diseases. Community & Protection: The Ministry of Social and Urban Transformation will host a National Child Protection Town Hall on August 25, pushing shared responsibility for safer communities. Renewables Funding: IRENA opened a funding call for renewable energy projects across the Caribbean, including Antigua and Barbuda, with a September 1 priority deadline. Disaster Watch (Regional): Guatemala’s Volcán de Fuego intensified, triggering evacuations and travel disruptions near Antigua.