Bouyon on the big stage: Dominica’s Signal Band, rooted in Goodwill and known for blending jing ping and lapo kabwit with modern sounds, brought high-energy Bouyon to the St. Kitts Music Festival in Basseterre on June 25. Regional diplomacy: Canada and CARICOM renewed their strategic partnership in Panama, backing a results-focused action plan on resilient economies, climate action, and regional security, with Haiti and transnational crime on the agenda. Youth development: CARICOM launched a new online capacity-building programme to strengthen youth directors, officers and leaders across member states, targeting about 180 youth professionals over two years. Dominica civic updates: The Electoral Office reported progress on the electors list, approving 17,332 voter confirmations and 1,174 new registrations as modernization efforts continue. Public safety: Police are investigating a fatal crash in Concord on June 25 that killed 95-year-old Maria Alfred; three others were injured. Local services: DOWASCO will close its Portsmouth and Roseau offices from noon Monday June 29, reopening Tuesday June 30. Culture countdown: Miss Wob Dwiyet 2026 contestants will be revealed online on July 1 ahead of the pageant’s October 21 finale. Disaster watch: A 4.2 quake was felt across parts of the Eastern Caribbean, including Dominica, with no immediate damage reported.