OECS Immigration Pressure: Dominica and Antigua & Barbuda are named in a proposed US “Third World Immigration Moratorium Act” by Rep. Nancy Mace, targeting entry for nationals of dozens of countries under a “countries of concern” list. Citizenship-by-Investment Under EU Scrutiny: Analyst Stafford Lewis warns the EU’s push to scrutinize and potentially end CBI programmes could hit the region hard, arguing Antigua and Barbuda’s earlier cuts were driven by competitive “race to the bottom” dynamics. CBI Policy Response: Antigua and Barbuda says the EU has requested CBI be discontinued by June 2028, with stricter screening and possible visa suspension consequences. Maritime Security & Diplomacy: India summoned a senior Russian diplomat after the MV Golden Leo attack off Ukraine, killing four Indian seafarers; the incident also highlights risks for Antigua-flagged shipping in the Black Sea. Local Justice: Travel agent Michelle Anthony pleaded guilty to four fraud counts involving clients’ travel funds; sentencing is set for 25 September. Public Safety: Police opened a satellite post at the Antigua Recreation Grounds ahead of Carnival 2026, while investigators continue after a Potters shooting left one dead and another critically injured. Sports & Youth: ECAB launched the “Game Changers” scholarship for student-athletes; Antigua & Barbuda also announced its overseas CPL 2026 contingent (Moeen Ali, Kusal Perera, Milind Kumar, Tajinder Singh, Shadab Khan, Sufiyan Muqeem). Community Health: ABRCS ran a “Community Life Line” outreach serving about 150 people with free checks and consultations. Culture & Education: ABCAS students joined a Jersey art exchange, and Antigua students won ECAB Mr./Miss Teenage 2026 titles.