Tourism & Marketing: Dominica launched its 2026 Tourism Awareness Program with a wellness focus (“Positioning Dominica through Wellness Tourism”), as arrivals rose in 2025 and the island pushes nature-led experiences. Tourism Leadership: Discover Dominica Authority appointed Wendy Lake as Destination Marketing Manager, tasking her with boosting global visibility and trade partnerships. Climate Resilience Spending: Government launched the US$26M DOMCREP project (Green Climate Fund) to strengthen water security, food security, disaster preparedness, early warning, and support eight vulnerable communities. Agriculture Hit by Fire: A bushfire in Salisbury’s Grand Savanne destroyed about 2.5 acres of crops and damaged 2,500-gallon water storage tanks, prompting ministry assessments. Energy Reliability: DOMLEC restored electricity after a geothermal plant trip collapsed the national grid, with remaining service expected to return by early evening. Regional Finance Risk: UWI lecture in Roseau urged regional banks to tighten compliance to avoid “derisking” pressures. Visa & Airlift Uncertainty: CHTA president-elect Gregor Nassief said US visa renewal was denied, raising concerns for tourism travel and regional airlift talks. Regional Connectivity: KARULINK partners met in Guadeloupe to plan new maritime routes and improve tourism and commerce links across participating territories.