EU-Driven CBI Talks: Eastern Caribbean CBI countries agreed to send a high-level delegation to Brussels after EU concerns over Citizenship by Investment programmes, with leaders meeting in Dominica and pledging stronger due diligence, transparency, and a coordinated response. Regional Currency Moment: The ECCB unveiled redesigned Eastern Caribbean banknotes featuring regional heroes, including Dominica’s Dame Mary Eugenia Charles on the EC$20 and Sir Robert Bradshaw on the EC$50, with circulation expected from late 2027. Dominica Education & AI: A teachers’ summer training institute heard calls for educators to use AI as a learning tool, while Dominica State College marked its 24th commencement with record bachelor’s graduates and expanded TVET. Arts Return: Musical Mélé is set to return after six years, with organizers pointing to venue delays and planning a new season of classic pop and jazz ballads. Scholarships for Students: ECTEL launched round two of the Pearl Allison Lake scholarship fund, offering support for secondary education across its contracting states. Dominica in Travel Spotlight: Travel + Leisure named Dominica the No. 1 island in the Caribbean in its 2026 World’s Best Awards, praising the island’s nature, hikes, and eco-tourism. Culture & Heritage Watch: A cultural industry consultant raised concerns about the condition of some major buildings in Roseau, urging more attention to Dominica’s built heritage.