Indigenous Rights & Health: A UN chief’s message spotlights how Indigenous Peoples—key guardians of biodiversity—remain disproportionately excluded, while Dominica’s own commentary honours Indigenous midwives and the right to safe, dignified care. CBI Scrutiny: Businessman Gregor Nassief says a leaked letter followed years of warnings about Citizenship by Investment practices, arguing alleged “unlawful” pathways tied to housing are now harming the programme. Budget & Participation: The Dominica Business Forum is hosting a virtual post-budget forum to widen input into the 2026–2027 budget debate, after calls that stakeholders had limited access. Climate-Resilient Health: Opposition Leader Jesma Paul-Victor urges a modern, climate-resilient Salisbury Health Centre with expanded services, backup power and water storage. Agriculture Resilience: Government-backed crop insurance worth EC$1.5 million will fully cover premiums for farmers to help absorb hurricane and climate shocks. Waste & Public Health: A Bellevue Chopin resident reports months of uncollected garbage, attracting rats and raising health risks, calling for urgent action by the solid waste authority. Blue Economy & Marine Tourism: President Sylvanie Burton backs a Portsmouth marina to grow yacht and luxury tourism while protecting Dominica’s blue economy. EU Pressure on CBI: The EU has set a June 1, 2028 deadline for Dominica and four other states to phase out CBI schemes or risk losing Schengen visa-free access. Tax & Cost of Living: Customs reforms will end “tax on tax” on imports from Oct. 1, and a new 10% flat personal income tax rate begins Jan. 2027. Electricity Bills: VINLEC’s fuel surcharge is drawing renewed concern as consumers brace for higher power costs.