Flood Disaster: Catastrophic flash flooding along the China–Nepal border has killed 150+ people, with hundreds missing, as landslides and a blocked river raise fears of further danger. Space & Youth Tech: A 19-year-old from Trinidad and Tobago, Kaitlyn Sahatoo, is set to join Space Kidz India’s all-girls satellite-building programme, aiming to blend space tech with future work in telemedicine and remote healthcare. Agriculture Lab Boost: Dominica’s Portsmouth Tissue Culture Laboratory is scaling up plant production (500,000+ high-quality plants yearly) to strengthen farming resilience and speed post-disaster recovery. Climate Readiness: CARPHA and CAOH are partnering with CARPHA/CAOH and regional health bodies while CIMH and UWI climate experts warn El Niño could intensify heat and drought across the Caribbean into 2027. Cancer Care Collaboration: CARPHA and CAOH have launched a five-year cancer partnership focused on prevention, training, surveillance, research, and access to quality-assured medicines. Public Health Leadership: Dr. Eva Jané Llopis has assumed the PAHO/WHO role for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, bringing 25 years of experience to strengthen health systems. Digital Business Push: The CDB-backed “Reengineering MSMEs for Growth” initiative will support at least 150 MSMEs across Dominica and the region to adopt digital tools and compete globally. Education Tech Drive: Prime Minister Skerrit is urging a digital shift in Dominica’s education system to cut textbook costs and reduce the daily burden on students. Tourism Landmark: Dominica’s Sisserou Parrot statue is planned for the cable car top station, aiming to become the world’s tallest parrot sculpture.