Road Safety After Landslide: Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit says steps are underway to stabilise the Aux Delices landslide area and improve the Petite Savanne–Delices alternative route, including drainage and vegetation control, with EC$1 million earmarked for an upgraded access route. Climate Resilience Funding Push: Dominica President Sylvanie Burton used the UN General Assembly to urge partners to finance resilience before disasters strike, warning that rebuilding after storms keeps vulnerable states trapped in debt. UN Calls for Prevention Over Counting Dead: UNGA leaders pressed for stronger diplomacy and conflict prevention, saying the UN often reacts only after wars erupt. Debt Pressure on Climate and Services: Speakers at the UN warned that high borrowing costs are draining money from health, education, infrastructure and climate protection in developing countries. Wildlife Hunting Season Update: Dominica temporarily lifted the wildlife hunting ban from Oct 1–Dec 31, 2026 for licensed hunters only, allowing crabs, agouti and manicou, with strict limits on selling and export. Health for Newborns and Children: Castle Bruce Health Centre explored expanding neonatal and paediatric care, including a dedicated “corner” and refresher training like Helping Babies Breathe. Digital Connectivity Skills: Dominica State College launched a student-led Internet Governance Lab to map campus connectivity issues and link technical fixes with policy and access questions. UNICEF Climate Risk Work: UNICEF rolled out a child-centred, multi-hazard spatial climate risk assessment for the Eastern Caribbean, including Dominica. Weather Watch: Slight haziness with a few showers and a small chance of thunderstorms is expected, with Saharan dust pulses and slight-to-moderate seas.