Citizenship-by-Investment Tightening: Dominica says all successful CBI applicants must now visit Dominica in person and spend time in the country to collect renewed passports—aimed at strengthening integrity and the link between economic citizens and the island. Tourism & Travel Access Shock: The newly elected CHTA president, Dominica-born Gregor Nassief, and his wife were denied U.S. visa renewal, adding to regional concern about tighter U.S. travel rules and potential knock-on effects for Caribbean tourism, business, and family travel. Airport Progress: Prime Minister Skerrit reports the international airport at Wesley is advancing across work areas, with earthworks/culverts about 78% complete and runway/taxiway around 60%, alongside terminal, cargo, and air-traffic infrastructure. Energy Utility Results: DOMLEC posted profits of EC$1.99 million for the financial year, citing growth in sales and renewable energy performance. Public Health Logistics: CARPHA trained 18 people from 15 member states in IATA infectious substances transport, boosting regional lab and pandemic preparedness capacity. Trade Policy Talks: CARICOM trade ministers opened the 62nd COTED meeting in Guyana, with Dominica’s Dr. Vince Henderson chairing, as ministers weigh energy and supply-chain pressures on food security and inflation. Disaster Readiness: As the 2026 hurricane season began, Skerrit says shelters were inspected, supplies reviewed, and agencies coordinated under NEPO preparedness planning. Agriculture & Food Security: Dominica will invest nearly $700,000 to establish an animal feed mill to cut import dependence, with cassava tests showing promising results for livestock feed. Justice System Efficiency: Justice Minister Delroy Chuck says parish courts are clearing cases at over 100% with net backlog under 5%, and the Supreme Court is also performing strongly. Tourism Positioning: The Discover Dominica Authority is hosting a wellness tourism panel as part of the 2026 Tourism Awareness Program, pushing “Wellness by Nature” as a growth theme.