Coastal Tech & Peacebuilding: PM Gaston Browne says Barnacle Point’s “Peace Beach” will combine an artificial beach with a designed artificial reef, turning dredging byproducts into a new public attraction that’s also pitched as a place to settle disputes and boost marine conservation ahead of CHOGM 2026. Climate & Blue Economy Leadership: Antigua and Barbuda appoints marine scientist Dr. Deborah Brosnan as Special Envoy for Coastal Resilience and the Ocean Economy to drive coastal protection, marine conservation, and funding for adaptation projects. Disaster Preparedness: Barbuda completes a UNESCO IOC “Tsunami Ready” exercise with schools and disaster officials, including public awareness content for global outreach. Infrastructure & Public Safety: A veteran engineer warns Barbados’ drainage failures are driving road deterioration and flooding, arguing drainage planning must be treated as core urban infrastructure. Education & Talent Pipeline: Kaylei John-Baptiste tops the 40th National CSEC Awards, with officials urging students to treat academic wins as a starting point for leadership and service. Healthcare Access (Caution Flag): A report highlights unapproved US stem-cell autism treatments marketed to families at up to $20K per session, with the FDA warning they’re unproven and potentially harmful. Regional Tech/Operations: CARPHA trains participants across member states on safely transporting infectious substances, strengthening lab and pandemic response capacity.