Visa and CBI pressure: Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit urged the United States to reconsider visa restrictions affecting Dominicans and Antigua and Barbuda nationals, saying the impact is hitting travel, education and medical access as regional talks continue. CBI debate at home: Skerrit also warned Dominicans against negative comments about the Citizenship by Investment programme, insisting recent changes have strengthened it. Energy update: Dominica’s geothermal plant reliability test resumed July 1 after fixes to protection settings, and the plant is now supplying about 10.4MW to the national grid. Agriculture support: FAO trained 56 farmers and agri stakeholders in integrated crop management, focusing on irrigation, fertigation and nutrient control to boost high-value vegetables. Youth and skills: The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – Dominica launched a Nature Island Innovators Robotics Camp (July 13–18) to build coding, robotics and leadership skills. Regional finance and policy: ECCB Monetary Council meetings are set for July 9–10 in Roseau, with “The Big Push” initiative on the agenda. Tourism planning: A National Wellness Tourism Advisory Committee was appointed to guide Dominica’s wellness tourism push. Sports and events: Dominica athletes posted results at the CARICOM Road Run/Walk in St Lucia, and Dominica is listed among teams for the upcoming ECVA U20 beach volleyball championship in St Kitts.