Regional Air Access: Antigua and Barbuda PM Gaston Browne renewed calls for an OECS airline, saying unreliable connections are leaving OECS travellers stranded—his trip to Saint Lucia for a CARICOM summit reportedly turned a one-hour wait into six hours. Travel Advisory Update: The US State Department upgraded its warning for Saint Lucia to “Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution,” citing violent crime risks (including in tourist areas), slower police response times, and common petty crime like pickpocketing. Caribbean Policy Pressure: Eastern Caribbean leaders agreed to coordinate a diplomatic push to Brussels over EU plans to phase out Citizenship by Investment programmes by June 2028, while stressing security and governance standards. Tourism Connectivity Debate: A new look at Caribbean travel argues multi-island tourism is held back by fragmented regional transport, missed connections, and visa hurdles—often making short hops feel like all-day trips. Passport & Planning: Pakistan’s passport climbed to 100th on the Henley index, offering visa-free access to 30 destinations, including Dominica and Barbados. Religious Tourism Trend: Spain’s religious tourism is booming, with 17–20 million visitors annually and major sites like Montserrat highlighted as key draws.