Energy & Grid Stability: Dominica’s geothermal plant restarted its mandatory seven-day reliability test on July 1 after engineers fixed issues linked to protection-setting coordination between the battery energy storage system and the geothermal unit; the plant is now supplying about 10.4MW to the national grid. Disaster Response: Dominica pledged US$500,000 to support Venezuela’s earthquake recovery, with PM Roosevelt Skerrit stressing solidarity as the death toll rises and rescue efforts continue. Marine Conservation & Tourism: The newly formed Sperm Whale Reserve Board has begun consultations with watersports operators in Dominica to advance the whale reserve initiative and protect the marine population while supporting sustainable livelihoods. Health Watch: Dr. Velda Wade says Dominica has about 300 people living with cancer, calling it an “epidemic” level concern for a small population and urging prevention and action. Regional Tech & Skills: The UWI announced its first-ever Resilient Global Digital Infrastructure (GDI) Fellowship, with nearly three dozen UWI-linked participants selected to build expertise in resilient digital systems.