Youth Mental Health: Antigua and Barbuda launched the OECS’ first free, anonymous Young Caribbean Minds chatline, with UNICEF and UWI support, after consultations with more than 1,000 young people to shape the Mental Health Care Bill 2026. Healthcare Access: Government will expand mammogram services by adding a second screening location—installing a new machine at Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre and relocating the existing unit to Villa Polyclinic. Public Finance: Cabinet confirmed the windfall profits tax will now cover all companies earning over EC$1 million, with proceeds earmarked to fund free tertiary education. Tourism & Jobs: ABHTA completed kitchen leadership training for hospitality workers and announced more workforce development; Cabinet also approved a public-private partnership for a new Yepton’s hotel aimed at boosting local ownership. Regional Governance: OECS leaders agreed to raise the retirement age for Supreme Court judges from 65 to 70, and reappointed Dr. Didacus Jules for a fourth term as Director General. Security Cooperation: Antigua and Barbuda and France are exploring a bilateral agreement to tackle transnational organized crime and cybercrime, including joint investigative teams. Sports: West Indies began the first Test against Sri Lanka in Antigua with Joshua da Silva back, while Sri Lanka closed day one on 308 after Dhananjaya de Silva’s century. Local Loss: Antigua and Barbuda mourned Denzil O’Brien Cummins, the country’s only male centenarian, who died at 101.