Disaster Tech Training: Antigua’s National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) boosted its emergency monitoring skills with a specialized DisasterAWARE training from the Pacific Disaster Center, learning how to plug real-time hazard and impact modelling into emergency operations for better preparedness and response. Parliament Watch: Opposition Leader Jamale Pringle pressed for an impartial parliamentary chair as the Lower House convened, sparking a sharp exchange with House Speaker Osbert Frederick over standing orders and fairness. Regional Health Push: CARICOM and PAHO are driving momentum to end mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B, focusing on stronger detection, lab systems and support for pregnant women and exposed infants. AI in Media: The Caribbean Broadcasting Union kicked off its General Assembly in Guyana with a theme of “Caribbean Media and Artificial Intelligence,” weighing opportunities and risks for newsrooms across the region. Coastal Resilience Role: Antigua and Barbuda appointed marine scientist Dr. Deborah Brosnan as Special Envoy for Coastal Resilience and the Ocean Economy to advance blue-economy and climate adaptation work. Tsunami Readiness: Barbuda wrapped a UNESCO IOC Tsunami Ready exercise led by NODS, training schools and communities on hazards, evacuation planning and public awareness content. Tech & Business: Antigua signaled support for Butterfield Bank’s planned acquisition of CIBC Caribbean, while urging local participation in ownership as the deal targets completion in 2027. Education & Pathways: AUACAS launched a free virtual bootcamp for aspiring doctors (June 16–July 1) and the nation celebrated top CSEC performers, with Kaylei John-Baptiste taking top honours. Science Watch: A U.S. FDA warning highlights unapproved stem cell autism treatments costing families up to $20K per session, underscoring the risks of chasing unproven cures.