US Courts vs Trump Immigration: 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, calling the move unlawful and leaving applicants in “indefinite legal limbo.” Tourism & Community: Dominica launched its 2026 Tourism Awareness Program under “Wellness Tourism,” with the DDA and Ministry of Tourism pushing community-led, sustainable visitor experiences through July. Climate Resilience Push: The government officially launched DOMCREP, a US$25M (EC$70.2M) Green Climate Fund-backed project in Marigot to boost water security, early warning systems and disaster readiness in eight vulnerable communities. Local Climate Impact: A bushfire in Salisbury’s Grand Savanne destroyed crops and water infrastructure, including watermelon, pumpkin, eggplant and bell pepper fields, and damaged irrigation water tanks. Youth & Green Jobs: A UNICEF-commissioned Eastern Caribbean study says young people in Dominica and the region want green and circular economy careers, but lack information, training and accessible opportunities. Regional Watch: CARICOM Heads of Government are set to meet in St Lucia from July 5–8. Tourism Leadership Concern: Newly elected CHTA president Gregor Nassief says he was denied a US visa, raising fears for Caribbean airlift and tourism engagement.