Art & Culture: Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority opens applications for Antigua and Barbuda Art Week 2026 (Nov 11–18), inviting local artists and creatives to exhibit and host satellite events across painting, photography, mixed media, textiles, digital art and more. Third-Country Nationals Policy: Government says it will publish a White Paper on a proposed plan to relocate third-country nationals from the U.S., outlining sovereignty, legal responsibility, public finance, security and social stability concerns, and stressing Antigua & Barbuda’s limited capacity. White Paper Terms: The proposal includes a demand that the U.S. (or approved agency) cover full costs for reception, housing, healthcare, welfare, security and onward removal—no transfer approval without a binding written commitment. Tourism Development: Cabinet backs plans to transform Darkwood Beach into a public park, with concept designs moving forward and an Environmental Impact Assessment required before construction. Sports Tourism (Beach Volleyball): ABAVA names teams for the ECVA U20 Beach Volleyball Championship in St Kitts (10–12 July), plus two officials selected for an ECVA beach referee course (8–12 July). Community in Barbuda: Hopeful Hearts Foundation delivers school supplies, clothing drives, children’s activities and starts a mural project at Holy Trinity Primary School during a July 3–5 outreach mission. Regional Context: OECS pushes community-based tourism as a growth engine after a CBT capacity-building workshop in Saint Lucia.