Indigenous Peoples Day: Dominica marked UN International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples with Kalinago Upliftment Minister Cozier Frederick, spotlighting Kalinago resilience and the theme “Honouring Indigenous Midwives: Safeguarding Life and Well-being.” Waste & public health: Opposition leader Jesma Paul-Victor says Salisbury’s garbage collection is failing residents, with trash left roadside long enough for animals to scatter it—raising insect and rodent risks. Sanitation pressure: A Bellevue Chopin resident appealed for urgent removal of months-old household waste, warning rats have been drawn to the pile and pushing for stronger follow-up on waste management. Blue economy & marine tourism: President Sylvanie Burton backed a Portsmouth marina plan to grow yacht and luxury tourism while protecting Dominica’s blue economy. Climate resilience for farmers: Government announced EC$1.5 million crop insurance fully funded by the state to help farmers recover after hurricanes and other climate disasters. Creative sector boost: PM Skerrit says Dominica will appoint a dedicated minister for a new Creative Economy Development Agency to support creative businesses and talent. Storm watch: Forecasters are tracking a tropical wave that could develop into Storm Cristobal, with uncertainty over whether it will affect the eastern Caribbean.