CARICOM Agriculture Awards: Nominations are now open for the CARICOM Farmer of the Year Award and the Ministers of Agriculture Young Farmer of the Year Awards for 2026, with Dominica’s own Deles Warrington noted as the first regional winner; bios and a two-minute video are due by end of June. Climate Resilience Funding: The Green Climate Fund-backed DOMCREP was launched, with Prime Minister Skerrit saying the $70.2 million project will support over 8,000 people in eight vulnerable communities, including 520 farmers and agro-processors with climate-smart tech, irrigation, and improved emergency preparedness. Renewable Energy Update: Skerrit says Dominica is commissioning its geothermal plant and is the first in the Caribbean to bring geothermal to the national grid, warning outages are part of integration “teething difficulties” before lower rates and better reliability. Hurricane Season Preparedness: With the 2026 Atlantic season underway, the government says shelters were inspected and supplies reviewed through NEPO coordination, urging early action to protect homes and businesses. Health & Weather Watch: The Health-Climatic Bulletin flags warmer-than-average conditions and flash-flood risk, with higher chances of waterborne and mosquito-borne illnesses, plus respiratory impacts from Saharan dust. Water Access for Schools: Rotary installed drinking fountains at Roseau Primary and Trafalgar Primary, aiming to push healthier water choices for students. Air Quality & Sea Conditions: Meteorological updates report occasionally cloudy, breezy weather with a few showers, improving dust levels today but rising again Sunday, and slight-to-moderate seas.