Dominica Culture & Lifestyle: A wave of recognition and community pride is in the spotlight: Dominica’s filmmaker Farrah La Ronde-Hutchison’s documentary “Women of Dominica” won Best International Documentary at Miami’s Urban Film Festival, celebrating 10 intergenerational women and the island’s cultural memory. Kalinago Arts & Heritage: Kalinago artist Faustulus Frederick received the Prevo Cinemall Cultural Heritage Award during the Grand Kalinago Week Expo, while Prevo Cinemall also hosted a Roseau exhibition to help Kalinago craft makers sell directly to locals. Music & Community Events: The legendary Belles Combo is getting a major send-off through a benefit concert on October 3 in Mahaut, aimed at supporting former members of the iconic group. Wellness & Care: CARICOM Youth Ambassadors urged stronger focus on young people’s mental and physical well-being during Caribbean Wellness Day and Wellness Month. Health Awareness: The State House will glow purple from September 18–21 for World Alzheimer’s Day, marking the Dementia Foundation’s 10th anniversary. Climate & Children: UNICEF-backed research warns there’s “no safe zone” for Eastern Caribbean children as overlapping climate hazards intensify, and Dominica is among the places where schools and health facilities face rising risk. Housing & Resilience: Woodford Hill families received keys to climate-resilient homes, with titles promised soon. Independence Culture: Dominica launched its 48th Independence calendar under “Our Journey, Our Legacy, Our Future,” with prayer days and a walkthrough parade planned for late September. Media & Disaster Ethics: Journalists across the region were urged to put children first in disaster coverage, protecting dignity and privacy. Legal & Governance: The Dominica Bar Association reaffirmed confidence in the CCJ amid controversy over leaked internal correspondence.