Wellness Tourism Push: Dominica launched its 2026 Tourism Awareness Program under “Positioning Dominica through Wellness Tourism,” running through July with community-led promotion under “Be Well in Nature,” as arrivals rose in 2025 (496,635 total; 99,846 stayover). Climate Resilience Funding: The US$25M DOMCREP was officially launched in Marigot, backed by the Green Climate Fund, with an initial EC$3.7M disbursement for adaptation planning and targets including water security, early warning, and support for eight vulnerable communities. Agriculture Hit by Bushfire: A June 3 bushfire in Grand Savanne, Salisbury destroyed about 2.5 acres of crops and damaged water storage tanks (2,500 gallons), with one farmer reporting total loss of multiple vegetables. Banking Risk Watch: A UWI lecture heard calls for regional banks to stay compliant to avoid “derisking” pressures tied to FATF standards. Tourism Leadership Update: Discover Dominica Authority appointed Wendy Lake as Destination Marketing Manager, effective June 1, to drive brand and market growth. Connectivity Costs: Flow says it invested over US$1M in network upgrades to address mobile interference in northern Dominica, with equipment expected to arrive June 5–15. Regional Business Context: CARICOM leaders are set to meet in St Lucia July 5–8, with business sessions on regional priorities.