OECS Leadership in Antigua: Prime Minister Gaston Browne opened the 78th OECS Authority meeting, calling for bolder regional integration, including a dedicated OECS airline and deeper US/Caribbean partnership, while Skerrit attended key discussions on climate resilience, food/energy security, and regional connectivity. Education Reform: Browne signalled possible limits on funded CXC subjects and backed a community-service requirement for students as part of education overhaul, alongside plans to expand education levy funding for the full school system. Youth & Mental Health: WISH mourned the death of 19-year-old Zowie Tomlinson and urged the nation to prioritise youth mental health support. Women in Politics: Minister of State Kiz Johnson was named Women Political Leaders’ first Caribbean Country Ambassador, boosting regional visibility for gender equality. Agriculture & Food Security: An IICA accountability seminar in Antigua focused on food sustainability, agro-processing, youth engagement, and strengthening local production. Culture & Sports: ECAB-backed ECAB Mr. & Miss Teenage Pageant launched with 14 contestants; plus relief after cyclist Tahjé Browne’s crash with no broken bones reported. Humanitarian Capacity: ABRCS completed gender analysis Training of Trainers to strengthen gender-inclusive disaster response.