Renewables & energy security: Antigua and Barbuda signed a partnership with Octopus Energy to explore solar, battery storage, electric vehicles and smart grid tools, aiming to cut electricity costs and reliance on imported fossil fuels. Water resilience: Japan-backed work is now complete at the expanded Fryes Beach reverse osmosis plant, adding capacity to produce 400,000 gallons of potable water daily. Reef recovery: AnuBlue says it planted more than 5,800 nursery-grown corals around Antigua, with an 84% survival rate, marking its biggest restoration year yet. Aviation costs under scrutiny: IATA is urging Antigua and Barbuda to explain a proposed US$10 increase in passenger charges, warning higher travel costs could hurt air connectivity and tourism competitiveness. Regional diplomacy & climate finance: Antigua took the OECS foreign ministers’ chair, pushing stronger air and sea links and greater access to climate finance. Global maritime safety: India and Liberia launched an international coalition to protect commercial shipping and seafarers after “unacceptable” attacks. UNGA climate justice push: St Vincent’s PM called for UN Security Council reform and a climate finance overhaul, arguing small states carry the brunt of climate impacts. AI & resilience debate: An Op-Ed argues Caribbean governments must shape AI’s transformation instead of letting it happen to them.