Tourism & Air Demand: A new travel dataset from Amadeus and CHTA shows Dominica had the biggest jump in arrivals in the region, up 22% (April 2025–March 2026), as more visitors look beyond classic beach breaks. Clean Energy for Women: The Caribbean Development Bank, via SheTrades Caribbean Hub and Canada’s SuRGE support, launched a US$550,000 three-year facility (2026–2028) to help women-led businesses in Dominica and across the Caribbean develop and commercialise clean energy solutions. Agriculture Workforce: At Caribbean Week of Agriculture, Jamaica’s Floyd Green backed a regional farmworker movement framework, pointing to Dominica’s migrant-worker model that has brought about 200 workers to support roughly 80 farmers. Digital Health Strategy: CARICOM health ministers moved to advance a regional digital health strategy with PAHO, IDB and the World Bank, aiming to strengthen healthcare delivery, financing and workforce planning. Connectivity Investment: EllaLink advanced its Caribbean Gateway into the development stage, targeting service by end-2029 with a carrier-neutral submarine corridor linking Cayenne to Martinique/Guadeloupe and a western leg to Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire. Local Business & Events: Dominica’s Botanic Gardens will host Ti Vilaj Kwéyòl-‘Tout Biten Domnik on Oct 19–22, featuring local food, crafts, music and Dominican-made products. Education & Inclusion: Dominica-based ECAAM and St. Maarten’s SKOS foundation launched a two-year Project INSPIRE to improve support for students with special educational needs.