Hurricane Readiness: PM Roosevelt Skerrit urged households and businesses to prepare for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, saying shelters and supplies have been reviewed and NEPO has coordinated response plans as the season runs June 1–Nov 30. Power Reliability: DOMLEC traced a widespread early-morning outage to a fault between the newly built Fond Colé Substation and the Fond Colé Power Plant, with crews isolating the issue before restoration and some communities facing longer outages. Budget Signals: Skerrit said the 2026–2027 national budget will balance support for the vulnerable and economic growth with fiscal prudence, following broad consultations with citizens and stakeholders. Energy & Resilience: Dominica is pushing climate adaptation with DOMCREP, a $70.2m Green Climate Fund-backed project supporting 8,000 people, including 520 farmers and agro-processors with climate-smart tools and improved water security. Protected Areas: The Ministry of Environment has started demarcating Morne Diablotin National Park boundaries and creating a buffer zone to strengthen biodiversity protection and eco-tourism. Labour & Training: DTUC secured about US$6,000 from the ILO to complete its strategic plan and seek dialogue with government on labour issues. Tourism Push: Discover Dominica Authority launched “Summer the Nature Island Way” with eight curated itineraries to encourage longer stays and community-linked experiences. Regional Finance: IFC confirmed a US$15m investment in a CARICOM resilience debt fund aimed at SME lending across 13 countries. Politics (Local Economy Angle): DLP named Ashma McDougall as its Roseau North by-election candidate after Miriam Blanchard resigned for medical reasons.