ECCB Leadership Handover: Dominica will assume chairmanship of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) Monetary Council on July 9, with Finance Minister Dr Irving McIntyre taking over from Antigua’s Gaston Browne, alongside the unveiling of a redesigned family of EC banknotes and coins marking 50 years of the EC dollar’s fixed US peg. Regional Finance Agenda: On July 10, Montserrat’s Premier Reuben T Meade will represent his territory at the 113th Monetary Council meeting in Dominica, where the ECCB Governor will present the report on monetary and financial conditions and updates on the “Big Push” agenda, including faster regional payment systems. CBI Under EU Pressure: The EU has told five OECS states—including Dominica—to terminate Citizenship by Investment by June 2028, warning that visa-free access could be suspended; regional leaders are debating how to respond as CBI revenue underpins parts of national budgets. UPP Demands Contracts: The United Progressive Party is pressing the Dominica government to publish contracts for major infrastructure projects, including the international airport, cable car, and Cabrits Marina, arguing for stronger transparency. Agriculture Resilience Push: A New Zealand climate-smart agriculture team wrapped a mission in Dominica, while CARDI showcased innovations to boost yields and regional food production. Tourism Recognition: Dominica was ranked No. 1 in the Caribbean and No. 9 globally in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards, reinforcing its “Nature Island” positioning.