Senior Support & Pensions: Dominica’s Ministry of Health, Wellness and Social Services says it’s doubling down on older citizens through the Yes We Care Programme, Public Assistance, the 65-and-over Non-Contributory Pension and Centenarian support, with about 161 seniors previously receiving home help and roughly EC$1m allocated annually. Elderly Month Calendar: The Dominica Council on Ageing kicked off the 2026 Month of the Elderly under “Empowering Elder Voices for an Inclusive Future,” with events from Grandparents Week (Sept 9–12) to Senior Lunch (Sept 17), a Health Fair, Centenarians Day (Sept 21) and more. Disability Inclusion Push: Government finance minister Dr. Irving McIntyre says a dedicated National Disability Affairs Unit is planned to centralize support and boost confidence that disability concerns get focused attention. Regional Jobs for Disabled Workers: The UN launched the HireAbility Campaign across the Caribbean to break barriers and expand decent work access for people with disabilities, backed by an employer pledge. Roseau North By-election Economy Talk: Ahead of Sept 7, PM Skerrit and DLP candidate Ashma McDougall are campaigning on housing, the 65+ allowance and the National Employment Programme, while questions swirl over businessman Gregor Nassief’s reported UWP alignment after CBI-related disputes. Local Business & Finance Innovation: Asprofin Bank says it’s expanding embedded finance and Banking-as-a-Service via an API-enabled platform aimed at fintech and cross-border transaction growth. Tourism & Community: Soufrière Dive Fest wrapped up Aug 30, with Coulibri Ridge winning the kayaking title and the event continuing as a long-running marine and community showcase. Health Security Tech: SVG became the first OECS state to adopt a regional digital early warning system for public health threats, with training and port surveillance pilots. Agriculture Risk Alert: Farmers in Grand Bay are being urged to attend a Lethal Yellowing Disease awareness meeting after Dominica confirmed LYD in March 2026.