Dominica Tourism & Culture: Soufriere Divesfest 2026 is set for August 29–30, bringing eco-diving, marine education, seafood, and music to Soufriere, Scotts Head and Gallion, with the Soufriere–Scotts Head Marine Reserve at the centre. Education & Youth: A summer Business Training Center programme will run a Junior Climate Resilience Champions initiative for about 125 children (ages 5–15), using games, storytelling and hands-on learning to build disaster readiness and climate leadership. Community & Leadership: Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit says Goodwill Secondary School construction is progressing “very satisfactorily,” with key works like tiling, painting, electrical and plumbing nearing completion. Politics & Public Life: Bernard Hurtault has stepped down as Dominica Freedom Party leader, citing family reasons and concerns that the current political culture is too personal and not substantive. Governance & Finance: Roseau Cooperative Credit Union delinquency has climbed to $86.4 million, with the treasurer urging stronger member accountability. Regional Heritage: A Caribbean heritage dialogue spotlights preserving Caribbean identity through historic structures, oral histories and traditional knowledge, including a Resilient Houses project linking Saba and Dominica.