Air Connectivity Boost: Sunrise Airways launches direct Antigua–Barbados flights from July 22, with promo one-ways from US$129 (Antigua→Barbados) and US$179 (Barbados→Antigua), aiming to strengthen regional travel, tourism and business links. CBI Pressure in the OECS: The EU has told four OECS nations to end Citizenship by Investment by June 2028, with Antigua and Barbuda rejecting the move and warning it could damage revenue unless replacement funding is secured. Dominica’s CBI Defense: Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit says Dominica’s CBI programme has been a major development engine funding resilient housing, schools, health facilities, roads and climate projects, while insisting oversight is being tightened as standards evolve. ECCB Milestone & Policy Focus: The ECCB marks 50 years of the EC dollar fixed exchange rate (EC$2.70 to US$1), while Dominica’s Finance Minister Dr Irving McIntyre is set to chair the ECCB Monetary Council; the council will also deliberate on the “Big Push” to double ECCU GDP. Blue/Green Economy Jobs: Dominica’s Ministry of Agriculture advertises a vacancy for Chief Whale Reserve Officer, tied to management and enforcement of the Sperm Whale Reserve. Skills for Growth: FAO trains Dominica farmers and ag professionals on irrigation, fertigation and nutrient management to improve high-value vegetable production. Education Support: DASCI awards 47 scholarships in Dominica and Florida, backing students from secondary transitions to college studies. Regional Governance Tension: CARICOM leaders move to seek a CCJ advisory opinion over the reappointment process for Secretary-General Carla Barnett, as Kamla Persad-Bissessar challenges the legality.