CBI Pressure & EU Talks: Eastern Caribbean leaders met in Dominica to respond to the EU’s demand that Citizenship by Investment programmes be phased out by June 2028, warning any shift must protect climate resilience, healthcare and infrastructure funding, and agreeing on a high-level Brussels mission. Regional Air Connectivity: Antigua and Barbuda PM Gaston Browne renewed calls for an OECS airline, saying unreliable flights are stranding travellers and delaying regional leaders’ work. Water Security Upgrade: DOWASCO says Dominica’s Water Sector Strategic Development Project is nearing completion after CDB granted an extension, with major storage tank works progressing to boost island water capacity. ECCB Monetary Stability: ECCB Monetary Council kept key interest rates unchanged and reaffirmed the EC dollar’s fixed exchange rate as it marks 50 years of stability, while warning global uncertainty could slow tourism. Nature Education Push: Rootz Herbal launched a children’s book series teaching Caribbean nature and heritage, including medicinal plants, rainforest ecosystems and wildlife stewardship. Tourism & Conservation Spotlight: Dominica’s Secret Bay was ranked among Travel + Leisure’s Caribbean top 10 resorts, praised for luxury tied to sustainability and rainforest/coastal setting.