Tourism & Waste: Good Humans 268 founder Joshuanette Francis wants hotels, bars and restaurants to chip in to fund waste tech, including a glass-to-sand machine, composting gear and a housing site—estimated at about EC$300,000—so the sector doesn’t wait on government. UNESCO Milestone: The Antigua Naval Dockyard marks 10 years since its 2016 UNESCO World Heritage listing, celebrating three centuries of maritime history and the labour that shaped the site. Youth & Jobs: All Saints West held a career fair connecting young people with educators and entrepreneurs, while another youth-focused fair in St. John’s Rural South crowned a first-ever Talent Takeover champion and backed schools through raffle proceeds. Safety Concerns: Senator Jonathan Wehner says recent shootings are leaving young people anxious, changing how they move around—especially at night. Land Rights: Social commentator Dr Radcliffe Robins calls for one unified national approach to Antigua and Barbuda land rights, ending island-by-island separation. Sports Tourism: The Antigua & Barbuda Falcons announce overseas signings for CPL 2026, and the “Home of Party Cricket” returns to Sir Vivian Richards Stadium Aug 20–25. Health in the Community: ABRCS’ Community Life Line outreach served about 150 people with free checks, plus menstrual hygiene support. HIV Workplace Training: The AIDS Secretariat runs a professional development workshop on HIV response, stigma, confidentiality and mental health. Visa Confusion: Antigua and Barbuda is included in Spain’s published visa-free list for Schengen access, but the Foreign Affairs Ministry stresses this doesn’t mean Belizeans are exempt—Schengen rules still apply. Culture & Pride: Queen of Carnival delegates compete tonight at Carnival City, and Antigua students join a Jersey art exchange with a “Safe Haven Across the Sea” mural.