IMF Update for Dominica: The IMF executive board welcomed Dominica’s 2025 growth (GDP up to 4.5%) driven by tourism and infrastructure, but warned fiscal and external imbalances remain high, urging continued prudent policies, more consolidation, and reforms to support diversified, climate-resilient growth. Tourism Push: Dominica launched Tourism Awareness Month 2026, citing a 15% rise in total arrivals in 2025 and continued gains into 2026, alongside major upgrades to key sites and a stronger international marketing push. Aviation Connectivity: LIAT 2020 and Air Caraïbes announced an interline single-ticket deal to connect Caribbean islands to Paris-Orly from June 1, easing travel for Dominica and others as Caribbean Airlines reduces/withdraws routes. Agriculture & Food Security: IICA will hold a national accountability seminar on June 3 focused on agricultural entrepreneurship, MSMEs, and food security through trade. Environmental Governance: Civil society and CANARI are pressing for swift implementation of the Escazú Agreement in Dominica, stressing measurable improvements in access to environmental information, participation, and justice. Fisheries Development: PM Skerrit continued consultations on making the Marigot Fisheries Complex a port of entry, aiming to boost local business while assuring fishers and vendors operations won’t be disrupted. Regional Climate Work: SARSEA and OECS partners met in Dominica to strengthen coordinated sargassum management and coastal resilience across the OECS.