Budget Participation: The Dominica Business Forum is hosting a virtual post-budget forum tonight (Aug 8) to widen input from business and civil society on the 2026–2027 National Budget. Climate-Resilient Health: Opposition Leader Jesma Paul-Victor is pushing for a modern, accessible, climate-resilient Salisbury Health Centre with expanded primary care, maternal and child services, disability-friendly access, and backup power and water. Water & Drought Watch: Across the region, drought is driving water rationing and travel disruption, underscoring how climate stress can hit everyday life fast. Waste & Public Health: A Bellevue Chopin resident says months of uncollected garbage are attracting rats and creating health risks, renewing calls for urgent action from the waste management authorities. Blue Economy & Tourism: President Sylvanie Burton highlights plans for a modern Portsmouth marina to grow yacht and luxury tourism while protecting Dominica’s natural assets. Marine Conservation Learning: MarineLab’s Caribbean teacher workshop is training educators on mangroves, coral reefs, and seagrass to turn classroom learning into local action. Agriculture Resilience: Government will fully fund EC$1.5 million in crop insurance to help farmers recover after hurricanes and other climate-related disasters. Tax & Cost Pressures: Dominica is moving to end “tax on tax” at ports from Oct 1, and is also cutting personal income tax to a 10% flat rate from Jan 2027. Regional Cooperation: President Burton urged stronger CARICOM/OECS collaboration on climate action, health security, food resilience, and disaster preparedness.