Weather & Disaster Readiness: A tropical wave is set to keep Dominica cloudy with showers and possible isolated thunderstorms tonight, with rising winds into the weekend and Saharan dust lowering air quality and visibility; seas may reach up to 5 ft west and 8 ft east, so small craft operators should stay cautious, while NEMA and regional forecasters also track two eastern Atlantic systems that could develop over the coming days. Waste & Public Health: Opposition leader Jesma Paul-Victor says Salisbury’s garbage collection is being undermined by limited trucks and inconsistent schedules, leaving waste on roadsides where animals scatter it—raising environmental and health risks—and calls for more collection capacity. Indigenous Peoples & Health Traditions: Dominica marked International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples with Kalinago resilience in focus, highlighting Indigenous midwives and the theme on safeguarding life and well-being. Education Support: ECAAM wrapped its second year of a Summer Intensive Academic Support Programme, expanding from two to five learners with individualized plans that also target social-emotional and independence skills. Youth, Tech & SDGs: International Youth Day events in New York spotlight youth-led AI policy discussions tied to sustainable development goals, reinforcing calls for meaningful youth participation.