Population Policy: Dominica’s government says it will launch a National Population Renewal and a Global Dominican Engagement Programme, aiming to grow the resident population to 100,000 by 2040 by encouraging returnees, investors, retirees, remote workers and skilled professionals. Tourism & Real Estate: Secret Bay Resort & Residences is moving into its final residential phase, unveiling six new cliffside villas, two more spas and a family pool pavilion, with sales set to begin this fall. Energy Governance: Former ministers Carlos James and Melissa Peters are attacking the administration’s handling of the energy sector, arguing the state misunderstands utility ownership and lacks technical grasp of the geothermal project. Health Lab Capacity: Eastern Caribbean countries, including Dominica, boosted molecular diagnostic skills for faster detection of epidemic-prone diseases through a PAHO/WHO and CARPHA workshop using a One Health approach. Renewables Funding: IRENA opened a funding call for renewable energy projects across Central America and the Caribbean, including geothermal and clean transport, with a September 1 priority deadline. Maritime Security: A tanker was reportedly targeted in the Gulf of Aden; open-source analysts and security firms point to a Dominica-flagged vessel, with an investigation underway. Deep-Dive Physiology: A new video explains how oxygen and carbon dioxide shift in elite freedivers at depths up to 80 meters, highlighting major pressure-related changes around 40 meters. National Budget: Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit is set to present the 2026–27 national budget, with priorities expected to include tourism, agriculture, infrastructure, healthcare and education.