All Saints Road Disruption: Major works start near Post Millennial Academy and LICS Limited, with single-lane traffic from 3:00 pm Saturday 11 July 2026 until completion; flag persons and signage will guide drivers, and residents keep local access. Tourism Risk Insurance Push: CARICOM leaders back a regional insurance and reinsurance strategy to expand catastrophe coverage for hotels, hospitals and other critical infrastructure, with a task force set up to drive the plan. ECCB Economic Warning: The ECCB Monetary Council flags global uncertainty, volatile oil prices and trade tensions as risks that could cool tourism demand and growth. Eastern Caribbean “Big Push”: PM Gaston Browne endorses a plan to double the region’s economy in seven years, aiming for about EC$50 billion GDP and more wealth creation. Cruise Deals for Antigua Visitors: Windstar launches “More Reasons to Say Yes” (July 1–Nov 17, 2026 bookings) and Star Clippers offers two free shore excursions plus Wi‑Fi on select early-2028 sailings. Airport Upgrade Update: V.C. Bird International Airport Phase 3 is substantially complete and still on track for September 2026, with runway safety upgrades continuing. Workforce Shock at Costpro: Cost Pro Supermarket permanently closes at Woods Mall; ABWU says it will pursue severance and other owed benefits through every legal avenue. CBI Pressure Looms: EU moves to phase out Citizenship by Investment across affected OECS states by June 1, 2028, raising fresh uncertainty for travel and visa-free access. Local Culinary Spotlight: Weatherills Hotel earns a World Culinary Awards nomination for Caribbean’s Best Brunch Venue 2026.