Aviation & Tourism Boost: Sunrise Airways has launched a new direct Antigua–Barbados service, with officials hailing the twice-weekly connection as a boost for regional travel, business links and Carnival/Crop-over season planning. Airport Costs: The Senate approved an Airport Administration Charge increase for international passengers (US$40→US$50; transit US$20→US$30), with the higher fee based on destination, not nationality—meaning Antiguan and Barbudan travellers on qualifying routes also pay. Airlift After JetBlue: Tourism officials say they’re negotiating with airlines to replace capacity expected to be lost after JetBlue ends its Antigua service, while also engaging American Airlines talks. US Visa Scrutiny: Reports say several top Antiguan entertainers, including Soca Monarch Tian Winter, were summoned to the US Embassy in Bridgetown and told their visas were revoked, raising concern for performers who rely on US bookings. Regional Airfares: LIAT says it’s trying to limit fare increases despite a major jet fuel jump, aiming to keep regional travel affordable. CHOGM Culture: The CHOGM National Taskforce unveiled “Dual Thresholds,” a public art project turning 28 wooden doors into Commonwealth-themed canvases ahead of CHOGM 2026. Local Skills & Hospitality: St Joseph’s Academy used EC$12,500 in Taste of Wadadli Junior Chef prize money to buy two commercial convection ovens to upgrade its Food and Nutrition training. Governance Watch: Nearly two decades of Transport Board financial statements (2006–2025) and Tourism Authority accounts (2016–2024) were tabled in the Senate for public scrutiny.