IMF Update: The IMF executive board says Dominica’s economy grew faster in 2025 (real GDP +4.5%) on tourism and infrastructure, but warns fiscal and external imbalances remain high and calls for continued prudent policy and structural reforms. Agribusiness & Food Security: IICA will hold a National Accountability Seminar in Dominica on June 3 to spotlight agricultural entrepreneurship, MSMEs, and how to strengthen food security through trade and accountability. Tourism Push: Dominica launched Tourism Awareness Month 2026, citing a 15% rise in 2025 visitor arrivals and continued growth into 2026, alongside upgrades to key tourism sites and a focus on wellness tourism. Fisheries Development: PM Skerrit continued consultations on making the Marigot Fisheries Complex a port of entry, stressing it won’t disrupt fishers’ livelihoods and could open new business opportunities. Environment Governance: Civil society and CANARI are urging faster implementation of the Escazú Agreement, while OECS partners advance regional work on sargassum management and coastal resilience. Energy Reliability: DOMLEC says May 26 load shedding was linked to a generation shortfall at Fond Cole Power Plant and repairs are underway, with geothermal expected to help restore capacity. Regional Aviation Context: A regional aviation realignment is underway as Caribbean Airlines cuts routes and LIAT 2020 and Air Caraïbes move to a new interline arrangement—important for how Dominica connects to the region.