Regional Justice & Youth Empowerment: Grenada’s ECSC and JES Youth Symposium trained 100+ young people across the Eastern Caribbean on their rights, responsibilities, and how to engage the justice system—part of a Canada-funded push to expand public legal education into Dominica. Women’s Health Rights: Dominica’s High Court expanded legal access to abortion in cases of rape, incest, severe fetal impairment, and when a pregnancy threatens a woman’s life or health; advocates say it’s a major step, though more reform is still needed. Education & Youth Development: Seven Dominican students received scholarships to study in China, while a local author launched skills development books for children and youth to build practical, digital, and life skills. Culture & Representation: Miss Dominica Dainisha Eusebe heads to Nevis for the Miss Caribbean Culture Queen Pageant, set within the Nevis Culturama festival. Sports & School Games: Dominica’s boys’ volleyball team opened the Windward Islands School Games with a straight-sets win, and Khaarim John-Baptiste won triple jump gold with a new personal best. Community & Infrastructure: A new early childhood learning centre in Soufrière is set for handover on August 11, and Cochrane Road works are nearing completion to improve access during heavy rains. Civic Process & Elections: The UPP is urging a public education campaign on the secrecy of the ballot ahead of the Roseau North by-election, while the Dominica Business Forum set rules for a Wednesday candidate public discussion.