Eco-Tourism Spotlight: Travel + Leisure has ranked Dominica’s Secret Bay among the Caribbean’s top 10 resorts, praising its luxury-with-sustainability approach on the island’s northwest coast. Nature Island Ranking: Dominica also placed No. 1 in the Caribbean and No. 9 globally in Travel + Leisure’s 2026 World’s Best Awards, with readers highlighting rainforests, waterfalls, volcanic landscapes, hot springs and eco-adventure over beach-only travel. Marine Life Science: Scientists using AI report a complex sperm whale communication system, including a possible “phonetic alphabet,” and note regional dialect differences in the eastern Mediterranean. Climate-Smart Agriculture: A New Zealand climate-smart agriculture team completed a technical mission in Dominica to boost resilience and support more sustainable farming practices. Disaster-Ready Farming: The agriculture ministry ran pre- and post-disaster damage assessment training to strengthen how the sector measures losses and plans recovery after natural hazards. Regional Governance & Money: Dominica assumes chairmanship of the ECCB Monetary Council as new EC dollar banknotes and coins are unveiled for the 50th anniversary of the EC dollar’s fixed exchange rate. Tourism, Water & Accountability: UPP presses the government to release contracts for major infrastructure projects, including the international airport, cable car and Cabrits Marina—citing long-term environmental and public finance impacts.