Diplomatic Ties & Climate Resilience: PM Roosevelt Skerrit met New Zealand’s newly accredited High Commissioner Linda Charlotte Te Puni, spotlighting cooperation on renewable energy, disaster preparedness, agriculture, education and community development. Healthy Living in Schools: Rotary Club of Dominica installed water fountains at Roseau and Trafalgar primary schools, pairing hydration education with reusable bottles to support a childhood obesity push. Education Milestone: Dominica awarded 124 scholarships and 122 bursaries to Grade 6 students from the 2026 National Assessment, with results framed as individual achievement and fair grading. Tourism & Wellness: The Ministry of Tourism and DDA plan the inaugural Wellness Fair on July 4 at UWI Global Campus, themed “Be Well in Nature,” alongside a broader summer push. Summer Travel Boost: Discover Dominica Authority launched “Summer: The Nature Island Way,” offering eight curated itineraries designed to encourage longer stays and community-based experiences. Sports Tourism: Dominica Bike Fest 2026 runs July 31–Aug 3 in Canefield, with a bigger four-day programme and international stunt riders. Community & Youth Leadership: Girl Guides Association of Dominica elected a new executive team, naming Abigail Christmas as Chief Commissioner. Regional Focus: OECS leaders opened the 78th Authority Meeting in Antigua under Dr. Gaston Browne’s chairmanship, with priorities including integration, climate resilience and security. Health Innovation: Sickle Cell Cares Foundation launched SickleConnect, a Caribbean-first digital platform for people living with sickle cell disease, timed with World Sickle Cell Day. Infrastructure Disruption: A Flow outage triggered emergency response in Dominica and Saint Lucia, disrupting mobile and internet services.