Youth Leadership: The National Youth Council of Dominica (NYCD) elected Yannick Regis as President for 2026–2028, with Dylan Registe and Keanu Winston as 1st and 2nd Vice Presidents, as the outgoing president described a rewarding but difficult tenure marked by setbacks like fire damage and a burglary. Hurricane Readiness: Dominica’s acting meteorology director says the Atlantic season officially began June 1 with a below-normal NOAA forecast, but warns Dominica remains highly vulnerable to flash floods, landslides, rough seas and coastal damage—so people should prepare and follow official updates. Local Governance & Jobs: The Dominica Public Service Union is set to meet Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit in early June over longstanding concerns at Dominica State College, including subvention issues, delays in appointments and repairs, and staffing and classification matters. Economy Watch: The IMF executive board welcomed Dominica’s 2025 growth (4.5%), but flagged elevated fiscal and external imbalances and urged continued prudent policies and reforms for climate-resilient, diversified growth. Tourism Push: Tourism Awareness Month 2026 was launched, highlighting wellness tourism and upgrades as visitor arrivals continue to rise. Environment & Rights: Civil society groups are urging swift implementation of the Escazú Agreement to improve environmental information access, public participation, and justice. Education: The 2026 Grade Six National Assessment begins May 28–29 with 792 students across 62 centres.