Tourism Leadership: Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority names Charmaine Spencer as Chief Marketing Officer and Shermain Jeremy as Director of Tourism for the Caribbean and Latin America, aiming to build market reach after a reported 7% rise in stay-over arrivals in Q1 2026. Public Health & Climate: PAHO urges health-system preparedness for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season even if forecasts suggest below-normal activity, warning of knock-on risks like waterborne illness, vector-borne disease, respiratory problems, injuries, and mental health impacts. Heat & Air Quality: ABMS reports April–May 2026 temperatures ran hotter than the same period in 2025, while Saharan dust has pushed air quality to “moderate” levels, with advice for children, the elderly, and people with asthma or heart/lung conditions to limit prolonged outdoor exertion. Healthy Food Policy: Regional leaders call for faster, evidence-based healthy food policies to tackle the NCD crisis, focusing on healthier food environments amid rising ultra-processed options and high costs of better diets. Health Services: Health Minister tours key healthcare infrastructure, including a new renal facility under construction, plus a CARE Project site for children with special needs. Safety & Enforcement: Police report two suspects in custody after the murder of Sheldon Dias, and separately seek suspects after a wounding/robbery of two vessel crew members near Heritage Quay. Drug Enforcement: Authorities defend a major cannabis raid near Pares Village, seizing 500+ plants and nearly 1,000 pounds of cured marijuana; four men remain in custody and officials say the scale exceeded legal limits and lacked required licences. NCD & Cancer Focus: A regional push highlights cervical cancer elimination through vaccination, screening, and treatment, with Antigua and Barbuda noted among Caribbean case-study countries. Regional Travel Links: New airline interline partnerships are framed as a step toward fixing fragmented Caribbean airlift, improving connections for residents and medical/tourism travellers. Community & Care: A letter urges stronger monitoring and accountability in child support cases, arguing that payments must translate into real care like school supplies, medical attention, nutrition, and supervision.