Police Probe: Police are investigating the sudden death of 75-year-old Carl Noel Lashley, found on Lower All Saints Road near Pillars of Saints New Testament Church of God, with no visible signs of injury reported. Education & Tech: Flow Antigua donated a laptop to Seaview Farm Primary after students toured the telecoms headquarters and learned about telecommunications. Tourism & Food Culture: Antigua and Barbuda Culinary Month wrapped with a finale featuring Canadian chef Devan “Chef Dev” Rajkumar, alongside local chefs and entertainment. Tourism Legacy: Ministers and the industry mourned tourism pioneer Theodore “Ted” Isaac, praising his decades of mentorship and people-first leadership. Child Protection Push: Youth and civil society are calling for urgent action to ban harmful ultra-processed food marketing in and around schools across the region. Public Health & Safety: Analytical Services Director Dr. Linroy Christian attended a regional food safety meeting in Barbados, while medics renewed warnings that vaping isn’t safer than cigarettes. Gender & Youth: Antigua and Barbuda joined regional efforts marking Menstrual Hygiene Day with support for police recruits, and youth leaders advanced plans through the National Youth Parliament. Disaster Readiness: NODS released the 2026 hurricane shelter list, confirming 46 shelters across 17 disaster districts. Health Services: Health Minister Michael Joseph announced a push for an autism support centre after hearing parents’ accounts and reviewing local estimates. Regional Politics & Migration: Talks with the US over deportees reportedly hit a standstill, with Antigua insisting on strict safeguards and a low annual number. Tourism Growth: Long Bay Zen Resort launched as a US$200M “quiet luxury” development, and Antigua’s tourism leaders gathered in New York for Caribbean Week 2026.