US Immigration Ruling: A federal judge in Rhode Island struck down Trump-era USCIS policies that paused asylum, work permits, green cards and citizenship decisions for people from 39 countries, including Dominica, calling the move unlawful and leaving applicants in “legal limbo.” Tourism & Wellness Push: Dominica launched its 2026 Tourism Awareness Program under the theme “Positioning Dominica through Wellness Tourism,” with activities running through July and pointing to wellness as a growth path for the Nature Isle. Climate Resilience Funding: DOMCREP, a US$25M (EC$70.2M) community resilience project, was officially launched in Marigot to boost water security, early warning systems, disaster preparedness and support for vulnerable communities and farmers. Agriculture Hit by Bushfire: A bushfire in Grand Savanne, Salisbury destroyed about 2.5 acres of crops and damaged water storage tanks, with the Ministry of Agriculture assessing losses and farmers’ immediate needs. Tourism Leadership Change: Discover Dominica Authority appointed Wendy Lake as Destination Marketing Manager, tasking her with driving destination visibility and sustainable visitor growth. Regional Youth & Climate Jobs: A UNICEF-commissioned study says young people across the Eastern Caribbean want green and circular economy careers, but lack information, training and accessible opportunities.