Climate Resilience Funding: Dominica officially launched the US$26M DOMCREP climate resilience project in Marigot, targeting eight vulnerable communities with upgrades to water systems, disaster management infrastructure, early warning, and support for farmers and agro-processors. Disaster Risk on the Ground: A bushfire in Salisbury’s Grand Savanne destroyed crops and damaged water storage tanks, with the Ministry of Agriculture assessing losses and next steps for affected farmers. Tourism with a Wellness Angle: Dominica’s 2026 Tourism Awareness Program kicked off under “Positioning Dominica through Wellness Tourism,” tying community participation to the island’s geothermal, forest and cultural strengths. Tourism Momentum: TravelPulse named Dominica the Caribbean’s fastest-growing tourism destination, citing visitor growth and rising interest in authenticity and sustainability. Preparedness for Hurricane Season: As the Atlantic hurricane season begins, Dominica’s Red Cross and business groups urged households and enterprises to strengthen emergency plans beyond hurricanes alone. Regional Environment Watch: SARSEA partners sent a delegation to Martinique and Guadeloupe to study sargassum management approaches and value-added uses. Tourism Leadership: Discover Dominica Authority appointed Wendy Lake as Destination Marketing Manager to boost sustainable visitor growth and global visibility.