Coastal Cleanup Push: The Antigua and Barbuda Red Cross Society says its monthly beach clean-ups are removing thousands of pounds of waste, including plastics and discarded fishing gear, to protect coral reefs, seagrass and marine life. Disaster Readiness for Weather: Antigua and Barbuda’s Meteorological Service is warning of heavy rain and flooding risk as a tropical wave nears the Lesser Antilles, with gusts and downpours expected Friday night into Saturday. Sickle Cell Care Upgrade: Antigua and Barbuda opened a dedicated sickle cell unit at Holberton Grounds, aiming to move care beyond emergency pain treatment toward prevention, education and ongoing support. Youth, Skills and Jobs: Sandals Foundation and the Department of Youth Affairs celebrated 58 young entrepreneurs completing the Entrepreneurship Edge programme, framing entrepreneurship as a route to sustainable livelihoods. Trade Data for Resilience: OECS, UNCTAD and ECLAC wrapped up an initiative to improve evidence-based services trade policymaking across the OECS by strengthening services statistics. Regional Child Policy: OECS unveiled a Regional Child Policy and Strategic Plan 2026–2032 with UNICEF support, using a whole-of-the-child approach to protect and empower children. Education Applications: ABCAS opened a late application window for 2026–2027 (Aug 19–21), including new environmental sciences and science/health services options.