CBI Scrutiny & Transparency: Dominica’s Secret Bay owner Gregor Nassief is facing fresh online questions linking the resort to the Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programme, including claims about land arrangements, agent commissions and the level of investment made locally—while Nassief has been urged to respond publicly. Power Reliability: DOMLEC reported a second islandwide power outage in a day, caused by total loss of power at a generating plant; service was restored by 7:25 AM, with customers again calling for better reliability. Agrifood Financing: FAO will host a regional dialogue Aug 18–19 in Santiago on innovative financing for agrifood systems, bringing together officials, banks and private-sector players from 16 countries. Agriculture Support: Dominica’s Mini Seasoning Pepper Programme is showing early results, with one Giraudel farmer harvesting over 250 pounds of seasoning pepper after receiving seedlings and fertilizer support. Credit Union Moves: NCCU is tightening loan collections with upgraded technology, member support initiatives, and a plan to publish names of persistent loan defaulters only after contact and negotiation efforts fail. Weather Preparedness: Farmers and fishers are being urged to secure equipment and protect crops and livestock ahead of an expected weather system. Infrastructure/Procurement: DOWASCO has a tender for the purchase of a backhoe, with viewing at its Rawles Lane store office and submissions due Aug 21. Tourism & Travel Links: Discover Dominica’s Authority is heading to Trinidad for a destination sales mission, timed with new direct flights from Oct 5 and upcoming festival promotions. US Visa Bond Update: The US has made its visa bond programme permanent for Dominica and other Caribbean countries, raising costs and planning needs for some tourist and business travellers.