Roseau North By-Election: Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit confirmed that a by-election will be held within the constitutional timeframe after Miriam Blanchard resigned as MP on medical grounds, ending nearly a decade in Parliament and Cabinet. Campaign Watch: UWP’s Danny Lugay has already begun his bid for the Roseau North seat, while party members Delbert Paris and Annie Edwards signal interest in Marigot. CARICOM Trade Agenda: In Georgetown, CARICOM’s COTED opened with Dominica’s Dr. Vince Henderson chairing, as Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett warned global energy and supply-chain shocks are pushing up prices and threatening food security. Energy & Infrastructure: Skerrit urged DOMLEC customers to be patient during geothermal commissioning after recent outages, and said Windsor Park stadium handover is expected by month-end once certification is complete. Health Milestone: Dominica completed its first-ever brain tumour surgery, with the Health Minister pointing to expanding neurosurgical capacity. Citizenship by Investment Tightening: New CBI rules will require successful applicants to make an in-person visit and collect renewed passports in Dominica.