AI & Customer Service: Yasam Ayavefe says AI chatbots can handle routine tasks, but businesses still need human empathy to build trust in customer interactions. US Citizenship Tech/Policy Impact: The US Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship, blocking efforts to restrict “jus soli,” a major shift for immigration policy and identity planning. Mobility & Passports: The Global Passport Index 2026 reports a widening gap between the strongest and weakest passports, with the US dropping sharply and Caribbean CBI programs still outperforming. Dominica Telecom Resilience: Regulators say Flow’s outage in Dominica and Saint Lucia was linked to a fibre fault between Guadeloupe and Antigua, with plans for alternative connectivity and more fibre paths. Earthquake Preparedness: UWI Seismic Research Centre urged calm but readiness after major Venezuela quakes, noting regional stress effects and ongoing monitoring. STEM for Youth: ECCB’s free 2026 STEM Camp (starting July 6) targets ages 14–18 across ECCU territories, including Dominica, with AI-focused Python and design thinking. Digital Infrastructure Skills: UWI’s Resilient Global Digital Infrastructure Fellowship selected dozens of Caribbean participants, including UWI students and alumni, to strengthen future digital governance. Climate-Smart Farming: IICA training in St Vincent and the Grenadines supported 49 farmers and officers with soil health tools for climate-resilient agriculture. Research in Dominica: Five Arkansas State University students completed a first-of-its-kind environmental management field research trip in Dominica.