Geothermal Power Milestone: Dominica’s 10-MW geothermal plant in Laudat has started commercial operations, making the island the first CARICOM member to generate electricity from geothermal resources; geothermal already supplied about 43% of power in June, and is projected to cover roughly half of demand in 2026. Youth & AI Governance: The UN brought together 600+ young people in New York on International Youth Day to shape AI policy, with delegates presenting a youth-led declaration meant to feed into future UN AI governance efforts. Digital Citizenship for Girls: IHARF’s Girlhood Summer Leadership Bootcamp wrapped up, training Dominican girls in leadership, wellbeing, and digital citizenship, including responsible technology use and AI’s impact. Adolescent Health Online: The REACH Project launched a new Caribbean webinar series on adolescent health, covering mental health, nutrition, healthy relationships, and parent-teen communication. Local Tech & Voting Integrity: UWP candidate Danny Lugay raised concerns about alleged irregularities on the Roseau North voters’ list, pointing to duplicate and triplicate entries found with help from tech-savvy volunteers. Crypto Sanctions Watch: US OFAC sanctioned Shelbit and related entities over alleged Iran-linked crypto laundering, including claims tied to wallets moving millions through networks involving Georgia and the UAE.