Visa and migration: Antigua and Barbuda PM Gaston Browne says new US visa curbs could “bring blessings” by keeping more trained citizens at home, even as travel gets harder. Infrastructure accountability: Antigua’s PM orders C.O. Williams to redo defective road sections at its own expense after public complaints about resurfacing quality. Energy crisis diplomacy: Cuba thanks China for 5,000 solar photovoltaic systems aimed at easing blackouts and shifting the island’s energy matrix. Music rules and AI: Antigua’s Soca Monarch Tian Winter clashes with Browne over whether older songs should be eligible, then warns against AI-made music. Sports and opportunity: Trinidad’s Malique Lewis NBA path is being used to push more Caribbean youth toward scholarships and pro careers. UN leadership race: Uganda’s Olara Otunnu heads to New York to campaign for UN Secretary-General. Colombia security: President Abelardo de la Espriella announces the death of “Ruso,” leader of FARC dissidents’ Front 28, in a military operation. FIFA turmoil: FIFA continues defending Gianni Infantino amid mounting calls to step down and internal leadership disputes. Caribbean politics and justice: CARICOM presses reparations while a CCJ judge dispute raises questions about judicial independence. Tourism: Dominican Republic hits a record 7.7M visitors in the first seven months of 2026.