US-Caribbean Tensions: Former Jamaica PM Bruce Golding warns the Trump administration’s visa curbs, tariffs and pressure over Cuba/China are “bullying,” not friendship, as the region braces for tougher treatment. Tourism & Culture Calendar: Discover Dominica Authority heads to Trinidad for its annual destination sales mission (Aug 12–18), promoting the World Creole Music Festival (Oct 23–25) and Carnival (Feb 8–9) ahead of new Contour flights from Oct 5. Creative Sector Push: PM Roosevelt Skerrit says Dominica will appoint a dedicated minister for a new Creative Economy Development Agency to back musicians, filmmakers and creative entrepreneurs. CBI Under Fire: Businessman Gregor Nassief calls for a commission of inquiry into alleged illegal CBI discounting, while Opposition Leader Jesma Paul-Victor flags declining CBI revenue and warns of knock-on effects for national projects. Indigenous Peoples Day: Kalinago Upliftment Minister Cozier Frederick marks UN Indigenous Peoples Day, spotlighting Kalinago resilience and the theme honoring Indigenous midwives. Youth Leadership: I Have A Right Foundation finishes its Girlhood Summer Leadership Bootcamp, equipping Dominican girls with wellbeing, leadership and life skills. Community & Education: Jungle Bay-funded Dominique Marchand Pre-School is set for handover to the Ministry of Education (Aug 11). Sports Spotlight: Dominica’s Addison James wins bronze at the World U20 javelin championships. Road Safety: Fond Cole man Joseph Wayland dies after a Canefield highway crash.