Parliament & Fiscal Measures: Dominica’s House met Sept. 22 with newly elected Roseau North MP Ashma McDougall taking the oath, while lawmakers passed the Banking Amendment Act, VAT schedule changes, and a resolution for an IDA credit facility aimed at strengthening fiscal and climate resilience. Hurricane Maria Anniversary: PM Roosevelt Skerrit marked nine years since Hurricane Maria, recalling 31 deaths and 34 still missing, and noting damage left 90% of houses affected and over 80% homeless overnight. Climate Financing Push: President Sylvanie Burton urged the UN and partners to fund resilience before disasters hit, arguing Dominica wants recognition as a partner in climate transformation, not just a case of vulnerability. Tourism Skills Boost: The Discover Dominica Authority launched a new Online Travel Training course for travel advisors on OTT (US/UK), covering Dominica’s seven tourism pillars. Security & Crime Crackdown: Dominica participated in international Operation ATLAS NEXUS, reporting 490+ arrests and 156.9 tonnes of seizures across multiple criminal markets. Road Access Update: AuDelices Road reopened after a landslide cleared, though officials say longer-term solutions are still being assessed. Local Business & Culture: The Small Business Support Unit expanded its Creole exhibition with live vendor spotlights, while the Creole season calendar runs Oct. 3–Nov. 4, culminating in WCMF Oct. 23–25.