Border Security & Travel Tech: The U.S. and CARICOM signed a landmark Biometric Data-Sharing Partnership under DHS/IMPACS, creating a framework for automated fingerprint and facial-scan checks to strengthen border protection and immigration vetting across participating states, with Dominica among the signatories. Regional Diplomacy on CBI: Eastern Caribbean leaders backed a united response to the EU’s push to phase out Citizenship by Investment by June 2028, agreeing on coordinated engagement with Brussels and a high-level mission to EU leadership while stressing economic safeguards for small island states. Money & Identity: The ECCB unveiled redesigned Eastern Caribbean banknotes that replace Queen Elizabeth II’s image with regional heroes and leaders, including Dominica’s Dame Mary Eugenia Charles on the EC$20 note. Community & Youth: Newtown Youth Development Program chairman Joffre Faustin said the initiative could become a Dominica-wide model if donors and partners keep supporting it. Aging & Rights: A DCOA official urged stronger protection for seniors against financial scams and abuse, following a panel on older adults’ legal rights. Culture for Kids: Rootz Herbal released “Nature’s Treasure,” a children’s educational book celebrating Caribbean nature, medicinal plants, and heritage. Sports Spotlight: Guyana’s young chess players shone at CARIFTA Chess Championship 2026, with top finishes in U-16 and U-18 categories.