Regional Aviation Realignment: Caribbean Airlines’ latest network cuts and the June 1 exit from Dominica, St. Kitts and Ogle-Suriname are being framed as part of a bigger rebuild, with an interline deal between LIAT 2020 and Air Caraïbes kicking in the same day to keep travel moving across combined routes. Dominica Economy Watch: The IMF says Dominica’s growth is strengthening, but warns fiscal and external imbalances remain high and calls for continued prudent policies and structural reforms to support climate-resilient, diversified growth. Tourism Push: Dominica launches Tourism Awareness Month 2026, highlighting rising arrivals and major upgrades, with wellness tourism and fresh marketing momentum. Fuel Costs Politics: The UWP is urging talks with Guyana to access cheaper gasoline as Dominica faces higher fuel prices tied to wider geopolitical pressures. Local Governance & Services: DOMLEC explains May 26 load shedding as a Fond Cole generation shortfall and says repairs will run after peak hours, with geothermal expected to help restore capacity. Community Development: PM Skerrit continues consultations on making the Marigot Fisheries Complex a port of entry, assuring fishers and vendors operations won’t disrupt livelihoods. Education & Youth: Grade Six National Assessment begins May 28-29 for 792 students, while the NYCD reports a break-in at its Secretariat and says security concerns are growing. Climate Reality: Caribbean drought and extreme heat warnings continue as the wet season arrives unevenly, with water stress still lingering across the region.