Solo Travel Rankings: Travel And Tour World put Dominica on its 2026 list of top solo destinations across the Americas and Caribbean, highlighting safety, transit, affordability and culture. Whale Tourism Rules: Dominica’s sperm whale reserve is now governed by a dedicated legal framework, with certified operators, vessel rules and swim-permit limits aimed at keeping in-water encounters properly regulated. Local Justice Update: A special prosecutor says an international investigation helped secure convictions in the murder of Quebec entrepreneur Daniel Langlois and partner Dominique Marchand, with prosecutors citing dozens of witnesses plus ballistics, DNA and phone records. Credit Union Tech & Policy: NCCU is rolling out new loan-management steps, including upgraded collections technology and a plan to publicly name repeat loan defaulters only after contact and failed repayment efforts. Youth + AI Governance: The UN brought together young people on International Youth Day to shape AI policy and governance for the Sustainable Development Goals. Elections Scrutiny: A UWP candidate alleges irregularities on the Roseau North voters’ list, including duplicate entries, and says volunteers used digital tools to flag issues. Citizenship Pathway: Dominica plans citizenship through a Dominican grandparent starting 1 January 2027, with proof of ancestry, identity and good character. Crypto Sanctions Watch: US OFAC sanctions Shelbit and related entities over Iran-linked crypto flows, while Georgia’s National Bank says the sanctioned firm isn’t registered as a regulated virtual asset service provider.