CARICOM Talks in St. Lucia: Dominica’s Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit joined CARICOM leaders in Gros Islet, Saint Lucia for the 51st Regular Meeting, with regional priorities ranging from governance to external pressures. EC Currency Update: The ECCB unveiled redesigned Eastern Caribbean banknotes that will replace Queen Elizabeth II’s portrait with Caribbean national heroes and regional icons, including Dominica-linked Vincentian figures on lower denominations, with circulation expected to begin in late 2027. OECS Broadband Push: Antigua and Barbuda’s PM Gaston Browne says OECS states are discussing a shared ICT network with the EU, including subsea fibre links to cut broadband costs and improve connectivity. Dominica Infrastructure Transparency: Dominica’s UPP is pressing the government to publish contracts for major projects, including the international airport, cable car, and Cabrits Marina. Geothermal Power Milestone: Dominica’s geothermal plant resumed its seven-day reliability test on July 1 after fixes to protection settings between the battery storage system and the plant, now supplying about 10.4MW to the grid. Youth Tech in Dominica: The Nature Island Innovators Robotics Camp is set for July 13–18 at Portsmouth Secondary School, bringing hands-on robotics and coding skills to young people. Agritech Training: FAO supported practical training for Dominican farmers on irrigation, fertigation, and nutrient management to boost vegetable yields and production. Whale Communication Breakthrough: Scientists using AI report sperm whales may use a phonetic-like communication system with regional dialects, adding new clues to non-human language patterns. Tsunami Readiness: Tsunami recognition efforts are underway in Dominica’s northern and northeastern districts under the “Tsunami Ready” programme, supported by US funding.