Climate Resilience Funding: Dominica launched a US$26M climate resilience push (DOMCREP) with Green Climate Fund support, targeting eight vulnerable communities to boost food security, disaster management, early warning systems, and community capacity. Disaster Risk on the Ground: A bushfire in Salisbury’s Grand Savanne damaged about 2.5 acres of cultivated land, destroying crops and irrigation water storage for affected farmers, with further assessments expected. Electricity Reliability: DOMLEC restored power to most customers after a nationwide outage caused by a trip at the geothermal plant, with remaining areas expected back online by early evening. Regional Banking & Compliance: A UWI lecture in Dominica heard calls for Caribbean banks to strengthen anti-derisking safeguards by fully implementing FATF standards and international norms. Tourism & Connectivity: Discover Dominica Authority appointed Wendy Lake as Destination Marketing Manager to drive destination visibility and sustainable visitor growth; separately, CARICOM leaders are set to meet in St Lucia for the 51st Heads of Government meeting. Visa Shock for Tourism: Newly elected CHTA president Gregor Nassief said he was denied a US visa renewal, raising concerns for regional airlift and tourism engagement. Business & Finance Signals: Finance Minister reported 4.5% economic growth for Dominica in 2025, while the NCCU posted modest membership growth to 54,322 by end-2025.