Tourism & Wellness Push: Dominica’s Ministry of Tourism and the Discover Dominica Authority launched the 2026 Tourism Awareness Program, positioning the island through wellness tourism under “Be Well in Nature,” with activities running through July. Tourism Momentum: TravelPulse highlights Dominica’s 2025 gains—stayover arrivals up 19% and cruise passengers at a decade high—supporting local agriculture, construction and small businesses. Climate Resilience Funding: The US$25M DOMCREP climate resilience project was officially launched in Marigot, with an initial EC$3.7M disbursement, targeting water security, disaster management and early warning systems in eight vulnerable communities. Disaster Impact on Farms: A bushfire in Grand Savanne, Salisbury destroyed crops and water infrastructure, including watermelon, pumpkin, eggplant and bell pepper under drip irrigation. Agriculture Support for Women: AgriHub says the SheHarvest Project showed delays and operational gaps that can slow women’s progress into commercially focused farming. Banking Risk Watch: A regional banking lecture urged Caribbean banks to strengthen compliance to avoid derisking pressures. Tourism Visa Shock: CHTA president-elect Gregor Nassief says a U.S. visa renewal denial could disrupt Caribbean tourism and business travel. Local Business Policy: DAIC recommends meaningful concessions for Dominicans importing hybrid vehicles, and supports a $25 household levy for solid waste management. Community & Safety: Police coordinated removal of derelict vehicles in Bath Estate, Goodwill, River Street and Loubiere to reduce health and public safety risks. Culture & Tax Ideas: Bouyon artist Coleridge “Mr Ridge” Bell urged a tax treaty to help grow the bouyon genre’s financial opportunities.