Marine Conservation: Dominica’s Fisheries Division marked Soufriere Scotts Head Marine Reserve (SSMR) Day 2026 with school presentations, radio programmes and an inter-school debate under the theme “Strong Marine Protected Areas for Our Blue Planet,” renewing focus on stewardship and sustainable use of coastal and ocean resources. Climate & Resilience: Dominica Meteorological Service warned of a tropical wave bringing scattered showers and possible thunderstorms, plus Saharan dust and low visibility at sea, urging caution for flooding, landslides and respiratory sensitivity. Biodiversity & Learning: Five Arkansas State University students returned after a first-of-its-kind environmental management research trip, working on field mapping and ecology studies tied to benthic habitat change. Regional Partnerships: Canada and CARICOM renewed cooperation with a results-focused action plan spanning climate action, resilient economies and regional security, while Dominica also welcomed New Zealand’s new High Commissioner, with renewable energy and climate-smart development highlighted. Energy Transition: Caribbean leaders pushed for bolder, coordinated renewable energy action, and an anticipatory action insurance scheme aims to release hurricane funds before landfall to protect fisherfolk livelihoods. Connectivity: Dominica and St Lucia regulators asked Flow for a detailed report after a major fibre-linked outage, and urged customers to keep backup communication plans.