OECS Regional Agenda: Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit is in Antigua and Barbuda for the 78th OECS Authority meeting, with regional priorities spanning economic development, climate resilience, security, food and energy, and freedom of movement; while he’s away, Finance Minister Irving McIntyre will act as Prime Minister. Roseau Upgrade Moves Ahead: Dominica has begun the implementation phase of the Roseau Enhancement Project after a June 17 kickoff, setting up road rehabilitation and upgrades across key streets, with a US$2.24m consultancy contract awarded for design review and supervision. Citizenship by Investment Scrutiny: A CBI expert says currency volatility and tougher compliance checks are the main hurdles for high-net-worth applicants, as due diligence and foreign exchange swings can affect investment migration timelines and costs. Roseau North By-Election Politics: The DLP says Ashma McDougall was first approached by the UWP but declined and chose Labour, as the by-election campaign heats up. Youth and Education: The UWP announced a youth symposium, while 124 students earned scholarships in the 2026 Grade Six National Assessment. Public Safety & Training: Castle Bruce police continued community policing patrols, and two Dominica officers completed a regional CVQ training programme. Regional Finance: The IFC says it will invest up to US$15m in a Caribbean debt fund targeting SME financing and resilience projects.