Renewables Push: Caribbean leaders, regulators and partners urged faster, coordinated renewable energy action at a CDB seminar, warning fragmented efforts won’t meet energy, economic and climate resilience goals. Marine Conservation: Dominica’s Fisheries Division marked Soufriere Scotts Head Marine Reserve Day 2026 with school presentations, radio programmes and an inter-school debate under the theme “Strong Marine Protected Areas for Our Blue Planet.” Digital Skills for Resilience: ECCB announced its 2026 STEM Camp (July 6, four weeks, free) for ages 14–18 across ECCU territories, linking tech training with digital transformation. Connectivity Disruption Lessons: Dominica and St Lucia telecom regulators urged backup communication plans after a major Flow outage caused by a fibre fault between Guadeloupe and Antigua, while Flow said it’s strengthening network resilience. Climate & Water Reality Check: A report on St Lucia’s water scarcity highlights how climate extremes can quickly stress surface-water supplies—an urgent reminder for Dominica’s own adaptation planning. Diplomacy for Sustainability: PM Skerrit welcomed New Zealand’s new High Commissioner, with cooperation flagged for renewable energy and climate-smart development. Maritime Sustainability: Saudi Arabia launched a two-year “Caribbean Maritime Transport Sustainability” project with IMO support for 14 countries, including Dominica, to strengthen maritime laws and policy capacity.