Tourism Infrastructure: Dominica says the XCD$1.81m Champagne Beach Tourist Reception Facility in Pointe Michel is 35% complete, with foundation works done and major construction underway. Regional Climate & Fisheries: CRFM and the Caribbean Climate Change Centre are strengthening collaboration to build ocean and fisheries resilience, including work to tackle sargassum impacts. Tax Administration: CARICOM tax administrators meet in Georgetown, Guyana (27–31 July) to discuss “future-ready” revenue systems, with a focus on smart, data-driven and AI-enabled tax administration. CBI vs EU Pressure: EU letters demand CBI programmes be shut by June 1, 2028, with Schengen visa-free risks; OECS leaders met in Dominica to coordinate a unified Brussels strategy. Border Security: CARICOM IMPACS and the U.S. DHS signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to expand biometric data sharing and strengthen background checks tied to regional CBI oversight. Banking & Youth: National Bank of Dominica launched its inaugural Growth and Impact Award, selecting student leaders from 32 schools and institutions. Business & Travel Access: Spain added Dominica and eight other CARICOM countries to its visa-free short-stay list for tourism and business (up to 90 days in 180). Agritech Spotlight: Grenada’s C-SAC was named a global finalist for the FAO AgriInno Challenge, highlighting Caribbean innovation in climate-smart farming incentives.