Dominica Food Tourism: The inaugural Gouté Domnik (Taste of Dominica) festival is officially set for July 19–26, 2026, with Restaurant Week running across the island and fixed-price menus at XCD 60 / 120 / 200, plus budget “Eat Local” plates under XCD 60. Organisers say the event will spotlight Creole flavours, local farm and sea ingredients, and support agriculture, with a Food Guide for diners to collect stamps as they dine. Earth & Volcano Watch: A magnitude 3.2 earthquake was recorded near Dominica early Friday, while the Office of Disaster Management is also investigating reports of light tremors and rumbling sounds in Gallion, urging residents to rely on official updates. Health Tech Upgrade: Dominica’s National Medical Laboratory has upgraded its digital infrastructure, migrating its Laboratory Information System to a higher-capacity server to improve turnaround times and reduce downtime. Regional Climate & Fisheries: CRFM and the Caribbean Climate Change Centre are strengthening collaboration to boost resilience for oceans, fisheries, and coastal communities, including work on marine planning, renewable energy, livelihoods, and sargassum impacts. Regional Data & Security: The U.S. and CARICOM/IMPACS signed a biometric data-sharing framework to speed up border checks, with a clear focus on reducing vulnerabilities tied to citizenship-by-investment programmes.