Roseau North By-Election Politics: The Dominica Labour Party has named Ashma McDougall as its candidate to succeed outgoing MP Miriam Blanchard, who resigned for health reasons, with the party saying McDougall was also approached by the UWP before choosing to represent the DLP. Education & Skills: Thirty secondary-school educators have completed the ACT in Mathematics Cohort 2 regional training, supported by UWI Mona and the Commonwealth of Learning, aimed at boosting math instruction and classroom technology use. Health Systems: PAHO has donated 20 computers (15 laptops, 5 desktops) to strengthen Dominica’s disease surveillance, health data management, and primary care reporting. Environment & Tourism: Work has begun on demarcating Morne Diablotin National Park boundaries and creating a buffer zone under a GEF/World Bank-backed eco-tourism biodiversity project, while DNCTF has awarded over US$100,000 for biodiversity and ecosystem protection initiatives. Sports & Culture: Dominica’s Earnisha Fontaine is set to make history as the first Dominican woman in the WCPL after being drafted by Trinbago Knight Riders. Regional Development: IICA highlighted support for agriculture and food security at its annual accountability seminar in Dominica, focusing on farmers, agribusiness and rural communities.