Roseau North by-election pressure: The Dominica Business Forum is demanding clearer communication from the Electoral Commission ahead of the Roseau North by-election, arguing the new electoral rules are being tested under unusual constraints, including the ongoing voters’ register confirmation process. Campaign momentum: Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit backed Ashma McDougall at the Labour campaign lift-off, framing the race around youth empowerment and “bread-and-butter” economic issues. Digital safety for students: The UWI warned the public about a fake website using its name and asking for personal details, urging people to verify through official channels. Public finance & governance: Government warned against disbanding the CBI programme. Sports infrastructure investment: Skerrit updated plans for an EC$14 million synthetic athletics track, funded with partners including World Athletics and the Qatar Development Fund. Telecom reliability: Regulators in Dominica and St Lucia asked Flow for a detailed report after a major outage, citing a fibre fault between Guadeloupe and Antigua. Energy & skills push: ECCB announced a free 2026 STEM Camp across ECCU territories, including Dominica. Local operations: DOWASCO offices close Monday June 29 for a staff meeting; normal service resumes Tuesday.