Women’s Empowerment: FemForge Foundation is gearing up to launch Aug. 8 at People’s Place, aiming to support young women with mentorship, emotional help, and financial assistance after founder Kacian Edwards saw too many girls leaving school for pregnancy. Education & Inclusion: Special education teachers joined a UNESCO media and information literacy training, using tools like Google Classroom to make learning more accessible and help students think critically about information. Youth & Work Readiness: A global explorer is offering future expeditions to young people struggling to find direction, urging them to “get off their phones and move” through discipline and outdoor challenges. Cricket & Women’s Sport: CWI announced BRONX COLORS as official cosmetics partner for the West Indies Women’s T20 World Cup campaign, backing confidence and self-expression on the global stage. CHOGM Hospitality: Accommodation providers are being urged to register as CHOGM 2026 bookings intensify, with thousands of delegates expected. Youth Development: APUA launched its 13th Summer Internship Programme, welcoming 17 young professionals for six weeks of hands-on experience. Mental Health Reform: Findings from a nationwide youth consultation on a Mental Health Care Bill were handed to the Health Minister, with input from about 1,000 young people. Food Security: New sweet potato and seed bank projects are set to strengthen Antigua and Barbuda’s food supply and resilience. Culture: Pan in the City returns as a pre-Panorama showcase with nine steel orchestras set to perform downtown. Language & Identity: Cabinet moved to make Spanish a second official language, sparking debate as plans include training and cultural support.