Tourism & Local Business Boost: Discover Dominica Authority rolled out “Summer: The Nature Island Way,” with eight curated itineraries (multi-day packages and full-day tours) aimed at getting visitors to explore communities, nature, wellness, culture and local cuisine longer—supporting tourism spend beyond the usual spots. Climate Resilience Funding: DNCTF confirmed a US$5,000 Bahamas Protected Areas Fund contribution to Atkinson for drainage upgrades and slope stabilization, with a three-month implementation window through September 2026. Energy Reliability: DOMLEC reported a second island-wide power outage this week caused by a geothermal-to-Fond Colé transmission line trip, with restoration staged by community. Regional Finance for SMEs: IFC disclosed up to US$15m into the Caribbean Community Resilience Fund debt sub-fund, targeting medium-sized enterprise financing across 13 countries including Dominica. Infrastructure Upgrade: The Roseau Enhancement Project moved into implementation, following a US$2.24m consultancy contract for design review and supervision of road rehabilitation on key Roseau streets. Digital Connectivity (Regional): Digicel launched the Digi-Duo mobile + home fibre bundle in St Lucia, signaling continued telecom competition across the ECCU market. Politics & Jobs Agenda: Roseau North by-election jockeying continues as UWP confirmed Danny Lugay and DLP named Ashma McDougall, while UWP also announced a youth symposium tied to economic reform proposals. Regional Currency Update: ECCU plans to replace Queen Elizabeth II imagery on new banknotes with Caribbean figures, with Kirani James set for the $5 note from 2027.