Fuel & Transport Shock: Antigua’s fuel market was hit by industrial action as most gas stations shut pumps over demands for higher profit margins, triggering long lines and scrambling by motorists; Prime Minister Gaston Browne said the timing was “bad” while noting government steps to keep prices down, and later reported most stations reopened after several hours. Air Connectivity: JetBlue will end its nonstop JFK–Antigua service later this year (scheduled to stop on Sept. 8), citing network restructuring and aircraft redeployment to expand Fort Lauderdale departures. Remittances: JN Money and WapiPay expanded ways to send money to Jamaica, with JN Money acting as the exclusive local payout conduit through its remittance infrastructure. Cruise Development: Antigua Cruise Port’s new upland shopping complex is on track for a November opening, with officials touring progress on the waterfront upgrade. Energy & Industry Context: Prime Minister Browne also reiterated disappointment with gas owners seeking higher margins amid rising oil prices, keeping the fuel-cost debate front and centre for local industry. Culture & Tourism Push: Antigua’s Soca Kings (Young Lyrics and Tian Winter) brought Carnival 70 energy to Notting Hill, West London, as part of efforts to build international anticipation for the 2027 anniversary Carnival. Sports Spotlight: Antigua and Barbuda was among teams India beat 6-0 in the Pickleball World Cup team event in Vietnam, with India advancing to the round of 32.