Waste & Health: A Bellevue Chopin resident says months of uncollected household garbage on her property has drawn rats and raised health risks, despite repeated requests to the DSWMC and promises of a paid special collection. Climate Risk & Food Security: Government announced EC$1.5 million in fully state-funded crop insurance for farmers, designed to protect livelihoods from hurricanes and other climate-linked disasters. Blue Economy & Biodiversity: OECS and partners wrapped up a sea moss capacity-building workshop in St Vincent and the Grenadines, aiming to lift production to international food safety and business standards under the CRAB project. Energy Costs: VINLEC faces mounting public anger over rising fuel surcharges on electricity bills, with the Prime Minister urging it not to rush disconnections. Marine Tourism: President Sylvanie Burton says Dominica is pushing a Portsmouth marina to grow yacht and luxury tourism while protecting the island’s blue economy. Regional Climate Cooperation: Burton told Parliament that Caribbean countries must work together on climate action, health security, food security, and disaster preparedness. Budget & Trade Reform: From October 1, Dominica will end “tax on tax” at ports by calculating Excise Tax and VAT on imports using only the CIF value. CARICOM Diplomacy: OECS and Dominica assumed CARICOM Group chairmanship in Geneva, coordinating regional positions at international agencies. Global Climate Warning: The ILO warns El Niño 2026–2027 could disrupt jobs and livelihoods across the Caribbean, especially in outdoor and informal work.