Barnacle Point Development Questions: Prime Minister Gaston Browne says his family may build luxury villas (about US$4m each) at Barnacle Point, where dredge spoil from public marine works is reshaping the coastline—renewing scrutiny over how state resources and approvals intersect with private family interests. Police Investigation: Police are hunting a hooded suspect after 39-year-old Kerew Richards was shot dead in Swetes Village. Housing Pressure (HAPPI): Social and Urban Transformation Minister Rawdon Turner says demand for homes still outstrips HAPPI’s capacity, citing manpower and resource limits, while Yorks stalwart Lolita Edwards received keys to a new home on her 80th birthday. CHOGM-Era Policing & Community Focus: Police Week 2026 ran a shortened programme but leaned into community engagement, including visits to sick and housebound officers and consultations in areas like Willikies. Barbuda School Upgrade: Government moves to ease space constraints with a new primary school for Barbuda after years of limited facilities. Electric Vehicle Training: Antigua and Barbuda is investing EC$346,000 in an electric vehicle training laboratory to build local skills. Security Law to Parliament: Government expects major arrests as new firearms legislation heads to Parliament. OECS Digital Skills: Applications open Sept. 10 for the OECS Advanced Digital Skills Scholarship Programme. Antigua/Barbuda in Global Travel News: Ghanaian travellers can now visit Antigua and Barbuda visa-free for up to 90 days.