Citizenship by Investment Watch: PM Gaston Browne says Antigua and Barbuda will keep its Citizenship by Investment programme even if the EU ends visa-free access, arguing it’s too vital to the economy while talks continue for a safer alternative like electronic travel authorisation. EU Visa-Free Pressure: The EU has warned it could withdraw Schengen visa-free access by year-end over CBI concerns, prompting Browne to push for high-level engagement. Public Safety & Youth Crime: Browne also called for a tougher police response to young chain snatchers, urging sting operations and “put some blows” language as opportunistic crime rises. Mental Health in Schools: WISH and partners launched a Hopeful Hearts mural at Parham Primary and handed over “Be Kind to Your Mind” posters to support emotional wellbeing, coping skills, and kinder classroom messaging. Gender Equality Milestone: Antigua and Barbuda’s Sheila Roseau was elected to the UN CEDAW committee, a major win for women’s rights leadership. Youth & Tourism: Janica Adams was named Junior Minister of Tourism after winning the Tourism Youth Congress, with a path to represent the country regionally. Barbuda Youth Entrepreneurship: ACB Caribbean and Digicel co-sponsored Barbuda’s New Gen Innovators workshop, backing 13–16-year-olds to build real business plans and pitches. Health Preparedness: Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre began mandatory Ebola response training for clinical staff to strengthen infectious disease readiness.