OECS Air Connectivity: Antigua and Barbuda PM Gaston Browne renewed calls for an OECS airline, saying unreliable flights are stranding travellers and even costing him hours en route to regional meetings. EU Pressure on CBI: Eastern Caribbean leaders met in Dominica and agreed on a united diplomatic response to the EU’s demand to phase out Citizenship by Investment programmes by June 2028, stressing reforms, security and transparency while warning of major economic fallout. Brussels Mission: The same leaders backed a high-level delegation to Brussels to meet senior EU officials and seek practical, mutually beneficial solutions that protect development gains. Water Security Upgrade: DOWASCO says Dominica’s Water Sector Strategic Development Project is nearing completion after a CDB extension, with more storage tanks set to boost island water capacity. ECCB Stability Watch: The ECCB Monetary Council kept key rates unchanged and reaffirmed the EC dollar’s fixed exchange rate, while warning global uncertainty could slow tourism and growth. Nature Education Push: Rootz Herbal launched a children’s book series edition focused on Caribbean herbs, forests, wildlife and environmental stewardship. Tourism Spotlight: Dominica’s Secret Bay was named among Travel + Leisure’s Caribbean top 10 resorts, praised for luxury and sustainability.