CBI Under Fire: Dominica’s Citizenship-by-Investment programme is again in the spotlight after businessman Gregor Nassief renewed calls for a formal commission of inquiry, alleging widespread illegal discounting that he says is eroding public trust and draining lawful treasury revenue. US Travel Rules: The U.S. made its visa bond programme permanent, and Dominica is among the Caribbean countries affected—consular officers may require certain B-1/B-2 applicants to post a bond before a visa is issued. Safeguard Tariffs: A new U.S. Section 201 safeguard measure starts Aug. 15, 2026, putting a four-year tariff-rate quota on quartz surface products, with safeguard duties potentially rising sharply once quota allocations are used up. Tourism Momentum: Dominica reported an 18% jump in visitor arrivals to 527,728 in the last fiscal year, with stayover arrivals up 20% and U.S. arrivals rising 22%. Creative Economy Push: Prime Minister Skerrit says Dominica will appoint a dedicated minister to oversee a new Dominica Creative Economy Development Agency, aiming to give the creative sector stronger, more coordinated financial support. Business Dialogue: The Dominica Business Forum urged more public education on the national budget and how government and the private sector can work together to drive development. Crypto Sanctions Spillover: U.S. sanctions targeting Iran-linked crypto flows included Shelbit and its founder, raising compliance risks for regional digital-asset activity. Governance & Justice Debate: In Jamaica, the PNP hit back at Senate President Tom Tavares-Finson over the CCJ dispute—an issue tied to access to justice and court independence.