CBI Pressure on the Region: Eastern Caribbean leaders met in Dominica and agreed on a coordinated diplomatic push with the EU after reports the bloc wants Citizenship by Investment programmes phased out by June 2028, with a high-level Brussels mission planned and leaders stressing reforms, due diligence, and that CBI revenue helps fund climate resilience, healthcare, and infrastructure. Water Infrastructure Update: DOWASCO says Dominica’s Water Sector Strategic Development Project is nearing completion, with the CDB extending the terminal disbursement date to Sept. 30, 2026, as major storage tank works progress across communities. 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. Climate-Smart Agriculture in Focus: A New Zealand-funded climate-smart agriculture initiative completed a technical mission in Dominica to support more sustainable farming and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Conservation & Nature Education: Rootz Herbal launched a children’s book series, “Nature’s Treasure,” using Caribbean plants, wildlife, and rainforest ecosystems to teach environmental stewardship. Tourism Spotlight: Secret Bay was named among the Caribbean’s top 10 resorts in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards, highlighting its sustainability-led luxury.