Water Infrastructure: DOWASCO says Dominica’s Water Sector Strategic Development Project is nearing completion after the CDB approved a terminal disbursement extension to Sept 30, 2026, allowing remaining works to finish and boosting storage capacity once nine glass-fused-to-steel tanks are completed. Regional Finance & Food Security: ECCB’s 113th Monetary Council meeting in Dominica approved an extra EC$25 million grant (total EC$50 million) to strengthen food and nutrition security across the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union. ECCU “Big Push” Growth Plan: Prime Minister Gaston Browne backed a push to double the region’s economy within seven years, urging the ECCB to use a small share of reserves (about 5–8%) via creative credit and securities to finance renewable energy and priority sectors. ICT & Connectivity: Browne also called for a shared OECS ICT network, with talks underway with the EU on subsea cable infrastructure to cut broadband costs. Tourism Spotlight (Dominica): Secret Bay was ranked among the Caribbean’s top 10 resorts by Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards, highlighting Dominica’s luxury-sustainability positioning. Governance & Contracts: The UPP pressed the government to publish contracts for major infrastructure projects including the international airport, cable car, and Cabrits Marina. Agriculture Resilience: A New Zealand climate-smart agriculture team completed a technical mission in Dominica to support more sustainable farming practices and boost resilience.