Dominica Politics & Business Climate: Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit campaigned in Roseau North for DLP candidate Ashma McDougall ahead of the Sept. 7 by-election, pitching major projects like a new international airport and a planned $75m cruise village as engines for local vendors and transport operators. Disability & Inclusion Policy: Finance Minister Irving McIntyre says Dominica is moving to create a dedicated National Disability Affairs Unit to centralize support and boost disabled people’s participation in economic development. Regional Jobs Access: The UN launched the HireAbility Campaign urging Caribbean employers to break barriers and adopt disability-inclusive hiring, backed by a Disability Inclusive Employer Pledge. Agriculture & Land Access: OECS governments were urged to provide crown lands to farmers on transparent terms, with arrangements banks can recognize as collateral—aimed at helping young farmers scale agribusiness. Health Security Tech: SVG became the first OECS state to adopt the regional digital early warning system RIEWSS, improving detection and response to public health threats ahead of major events. Tourism & Local Economy: Dominica’s Soufrière Dive Fest wrapped up with Coulibri Ridge winning the kayaking title, reinforcing watersports tourism tied to community activity. Finance & Innovation: Asprofin Bank says it’s expanding embedded finance and Banking-as-a-Service via an API-enabled partnership targeting $5bn in annualized transaction volume. Agriculture Threat Alert: Dominica’s Agriculture Ministry held a Grand Bay awareness meeting on lethal yellowing disease, warning coconut and palm losses could follow within months.