Banking & Identity: Anguilla’s Premier Cora Richardson Hodge attended the 113th ECCB Monetary Council meeting in Dominica, where the new EC$10 note was unveiled featuring James Ronald Webster, “Father of the Nation,” with enhanced security and updated designs across the Eastern Caribbean. Health & Partnerships: Antigua and Barbuda’s Health Minister Michael Joseph says talks with Zhejiang People’s Hospital in China could boost local care through AI-enabled training, knowledge-sharing, and a planned medical mission for complex surgical cases. Arts & Culture: Antigua and Barbuda has been confirmed to host CARIFESTA 2029, with Guyana set for 2027 and Barbados for 2028, spotlighting regional music, dance, visual arts, and performance. Sports (Volleyball): St. Kitts and Nevis won bronze (men) and silver (women) at the ECVA U20 Beach Volleyball Championship, with Antigua and Barbuda’s Miguel Lugo and George Freeland finishing in the men’s bronze match. Entertainment (TV): Hayu announced The Real Housewives of London Season 2 will premiere Sept. 7, with a cast trip to Antigua and fresh feuds, including tensions around charity galas, Fashion Week, and Lunar New Year events. Reparations (Regional): The CARICOM Reparations Commission is set to travel to the UK (July 13–16) to build support for reparatory justice, including a UK Parliament presentation. Local Labour: The ABWU renewed calls for a severance protection fund after the abrupt closure of Cost Pro Supermarket at Woods Mall.