Cricket Spotlight: Chinelle Henry is ruled out of the West Indies Women’s ODI tour of Ireland with injury, with Realeanna Grimmond stepping in for the only squad change as the series kicks off today—key points in the road to World Cup qualification. Regional Currency & Identity: The ECCB has unveiled redesigned Eastern Caribbean banknotes, replacing the late Queen’s image with regional heroes and icons; circulation is expected to begin in late 2027. Youth & Community Service: Rotaract District 7030 returns to Antigua after 20+ years, bringing nearly 200 young leaders under “Linked in Wadadli,” and the Rotaract Club of Antigua marks the legacy with its first Peace Pole and the “Supporting Her Flow” menstrual health initiative. Sports Tourism Exchange: Antigua hosts the UK’s Nottingham Girls’ Day School for netball exhibition matches and culture visits from July 9–17. Food & Health Watch: Local voices are pushing for tighter scrutiny of junk food marketing to children, warning that school-area access is undoing preschool protections. Education Milestone: Antigua and Barbuda College of Advanced Studies (ABCAS) holds its inaugural graduation ceremony for 200+ graduates, signalling a new chapter in tertiary training. CBI Pressure: Antigua’s PM Gaston Browne says US visa policy changes are hitting trade and families, while the EU’s push to phase out Citizenship by Investment by 2028 is raising fresh regional alarm. Pageant Buzz: Milove Fontaine is set to represent Antigua and Barbuda at the Miss Elegantly Plus Caribbean Queen 2026 pageant this Sunday, with voting open for the People’s Choice.