Tourism Infrastructure: Dominica’s XCD$1.81 million Champagne Beach Tourist Reception Facility in Pointe Michel is now 35% complete, with key foundation and site works finished and construction continuing on the ground floor slab framework, plumbing/electrical first fixes, septic tank work, retaining walls, and access ramps. Education & Food Security: Bagatelle Primary and Soufriere Primary schools are set to benefit from the EU-funded “Cultivating Futures” four-year food security project, led nationally through 4H and aimed at strengthening youth-led local food systems. Youth & Finance: National Bank of Dominica (NBD) launched its inaugural Growth and Impact Award, with 32 graduating students recognised for leadership and community impact across 32 participating schools and institutions. Culinary Tourism Push: Dominica officially launches the Goûté Domnik national culinary festival (July 19–26), featuring Restaurant Week with fixed-price tiers (XCD$60/$120/$200) plus “Eat Local” plates, to boost local agriculture and food tourism. Regional Policy Pressure (CBI): EU demands for a CBI phase-out by June 1, 2028 are driving a unified OECS/CARICOM push to negotiate with Brussels, with visa-free access at stake. Climate & Fisheries Cooperation: CRFM and the Caribbean Climate Change Centre are strengthening collaboration to tackle climate impacts on oceans, fisheries, and coastal communities, including work on sargassum and resilience.