Road Safety Spotlight: Traffic police say smoother new asphalt is being misused, with officers urging drivers to stop “careless” overtaking and follow rules on Antigua’s upgraded roads. Hurricane Readiness: NODS has released the 2026 National Hurricane Shelter List, confirming 46 public shelters across 17 disaster districts and naming district coordinators for quick local contact. Ebola Border Measures: Antigua and Barbuda has halted visa waivers for travelers from African nations and is keeping a cautious stance on direct flights, citing tourism and health system risk. US Deportation Talks: PM Gaston Browne says talks with the US hinge on numbers—Antigua/Barbuda wants no more than 10 per year, while the US reportedly pushes for 10 per month. New Luxury Resort: Long Bay Zen Resort (US$200M, 113 keys) officially launched at Long Bay with “quiet luxury” positioning and construction set to ramp up in Q4. Aviation & Connectivity: LIAT Air and Air Caraïbes launched an interline agreement from Antigua’s hub, enabling single-ticket journeys and checked baggage through to final destinations. Tourism Events: Caribbean Week in New York 2026 is underway, with Antigua and Barbuda among regional leaders pushing connectivity and resilience. Community & Culture: ABRCS Youth Commission ran a Fort James Beach clean-up, while Culinary Month continued with a five-chef dinner at Hodges Bay Resort featuring English Harbour Rum pairings. Sports: West Indies Academy departed for a multi-format Sri Lanka tour (June 3–27) as part of the next-gen development pathway. In Memoriam: Former Senator Mary-Clare Hurst was laid to rest following a major official funeral.