Tourism & Wellness Push: Dominica officially launched its 2026 Tourism Awareness Program under the theme “Positioning Dominica through Wellness Tourism,” running through July with community-focused activities under “Be Well in Nature,” as officials say wellness aligns with the island’s geothermal resources, rivers, forests and cultural heritage. Tourism Momentum: Dominica was also highlighted by TravelPulse as the Caribbean’s fastest-growing tourism destination, citing 2025 stayover arrivals up 19% and cruise passenger numbers at a decade high, with early 2026 growth continuing. Climate Resilience Funding: The Government launched DOMCREP, a US$25M (EC$70M) community resilience project in Marigot, backed by the Green Climate Fund, targeting eight vulnerable communities with upgrades to water systems, early warning and disaster management capacity. Public Safety Clean-Up: Police, NAO and waste officials carried out a coordinated operation to remove derelict vehicles from Bath Estate, Goodwill, River Street and Loubiere, warning abandoned cars can drive mosquito and rodent problems and create safety risks. Industry Input on Imports: DAIC recommended meaningful concessions for Dominicans importing hybrid vehicles and supported a US$25 household levy to fund solid waste management. Youth & Green Economy Awareness: A UNICEF-commissioned study found young people in the Eastern Caribbean, including Dominica, are eager to join the green economy but often lack information, training and accessible opportunities. Agriculture Hit by Bushfire: A June 3 bushfire in Grand Savanne, Salisbury destroyed about 2.5 acres of crops and damaged water infrastructure, with farmers reporting major losses.