US–CARICOM Border Security: The U.S. and CARICOM IMPACS signed a biometric data-sharing pact in Washington, creating a framework for automated fingerprint and facial-scan checks to strengthen border security and immigration vetting, with officials openly linking the move to the integrity of Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programmes. CBI Pressure & Regional Response: Eastern Caribbean leaders met in Dominica to coordinate a united diplomatic push back against the EU’s demand to phase out CBI by June 2028, agreeing on a high-level Brussels mission while stressing security, transparency and economic safeguards for small states. OECS Airline Push: Antigua and Barbuda PM Gaston Browne renewed calls for an OECS airline, citing hours-long travel delays that disrupt regional meetings and connections. Dominica Seniors’ Rights: The Dominica Council on Ageing says seniors must be protected from financial scams and abuse, urging direct legislation to secure older people’s legal rights. Newtown Youth Development: Joffre Faustin said Dominica’s Newtown Youth Development Program could become a model nationwide if sustained by donors and partners. ECCB Update: ECCB Governor Timothy Antoine reported EC$121.6 million in profit and reiterated confidence in the EC dollar’s strength. Local Notices: The Electoral Office announced mobile voter confirmation for shut-ins in La Plaine on July 15, and DOWASCO scheduled a Water Area 1 service interruption for repairs.