AI & Diplomacy: China’s Ambassador Chu Maoming says Dominica can benefit from a “just and equitable” global AI governance system, following Dominica’s foreign minister’s participation in the 2026 World AI Conference. Regional Tax Modernisation: CARICOM SG Dr. Carla Barnett urged smarter, technology-driven tax systems at COTA, as the region leans more on home-grown revenue. CBI Pressure: Commentary and regional leaders warn Eastern Caribbean citizenship-by-investment programmes face existential EU pressure, with calls for OECS/CARICOM coordination rather than countries acting alone. OECS Africa Link: OECS appointed Aisha Maina as Strategic Advisor for Africa-Caribbean cooperation to boost trade and investment ties. Tourism Health Security: CARPHA and OECS renewed a tourism-focused health partnership through 2030 to protect visitors and strengthen destination resilience. Business & Cashflow: Roseau City Council will publish property tax and fee defaulters lists as part of an operations review, urging businesses to settle or enter payment plans. Infrastructure Skills Support: Canada and UNOPS launched the RIISE facility to help Dominica and other islands deliver climate-resilient projects more smoothly. Cruise Economy: Dominica’s 2026 Cruise Stakeholders Symposium aims to build on a record 409,761 cruise visitors in 2025. Aviation Connectivity: OECS leaders continue pushing for a regional airline as delays disrupt travel across the sub-region. Local Business Community: DAIC hosted a networking event to strengthen private-sector connections. Court Update (Economic spillover): Two Americans—Jonathan Lehrer and Robert Snider—were found guilty in the murder case of Canadian hotelier Daniel Langlois and partner Dominique Marchand.