Airport Tech Upgrade: V.C. Bird International Airport has rolled out 15 new self-service kiosks (TS6 Flagship) so departing passengers can print both boarding passes and baggage tags, cutting counter visits; one kiosk is wheelchair-accessible and upgradable for future services. Energy Leadership: ICTs, Utilities and Energy Minister Melford Nicholas appointed veteran engineer Girvan Piggott as Director of Energy, effective Aug. 1, to steer energy efficiency and renewable expansion. Renewables Funding Call: IRENA opened a funding proposal window for renewable energy projects across Central America and the Caribbean, including Antigua and Barbuda, with priority for submissions before Sept. 1. AI Jobs Watch: A new World Bank report warns AI automation risk is far higher in high-income countries (14.2% of jobs) than in low- and middle-income economies (4.5%). Regional Tech Diplomacy: Antigua and Barbuda’s ICT/Utilities/Energy minister Melford Nicholas met Japan’s state minister for foreign affairs to deepen cooperation, citing Japanese tech for water management and disaster prevention. Local Education Spotlight: Danushka Gibbs topped the 2026 Grade Six National Assessment with 383/400, credited to disciplined study and family support. Carnival & Waste: A proposal-backed push argues Carnival waste should be separated at the source so recyclables don’t end up in landfills.