Geothermal Power Update: Dominica’s geothermal plant restarted its mandatory seven-day reliability test on July 1 after June outages, now supplying about 10.4MW to the national grid following fixes to protection settings coordination with the battery energy storage system. Regional Tourism Tech & Policy: OECS tourism officials met in Saint Lucia (June 9–11) to strengthen community-based tourism, backed by the EU’s 11th EDF RIGHT programme, with a focus on turning local communities into the main beneficiaries of tourism growth. Marine Conservation & Local Jobs: Dominica’s new Sperm Whale Reserve Board began consultations with watersports operators in Goodwill (June 10) to align protection goals with sustainable economic opportunities. Health Watch: Dr. Velda Wade says Dominica has about 300 people living with cancer, calling it an “epidemic” level concern for a small population. Disaster Support: Dominica pledged US$500,000 to help Venezuela’s earthquake recovery, citing solidarity as the region responds to major quake impacts. AI in Customer Service: A local entrepreneur discusses how AI chatbots can improve routine interactions while still needing human empathy to build trust. Citizenship by Investment Scrutiny: A new study raises fresh questions about security vetting in Caribbean CBI programmes, warning that banks may spot risks after citizenship is granted. Global Mobility Snapshot: The Global Passport Index 2026 highlights widening gaps in passport strength, with Caribbean CBI states including Dominica noted for strong outperformance.