Geothermal Power Push: PM Roosevelt Skerrit says Dominica is set to be the first Caribbean country to bring geothermal energy onto the national grid, with the plant still in commissioning and outages blamed on “teething difficulties” from testing and integration. Citizenship-by-Investment Tightening: Skerrit announced new CBI rules: successful applicants must visit Dominica in person, spend time in the country, and collect renewed passports locally—part of a bid to strengthen integrity and meet international expectations. Airport Progress Update: The PM also reported the Wesley international airport is advancing, with earthworks/culverts at about 78% and runway/taxiway at 60%, alongside work on terminals, cargo, air traffic control and fuel farms. Regional Trade Talks: Dominica’s Dr. Vince Henderson chairs the 62nd COTED in Georgetown as CARICOM warns global energy and supply shocks are driving inflation and threatening food security. Tourism and Travel Fallout: CHTA named Barbados to host the 2027 Caribbean Travel Marketplace, while Dominica’s tourism leaders continue reacting to US visa denials affecting CHTA president-elect Gregor Nassief and to Caribbean airline route withdrawals. Health Milestone: Dominica says its healthcare system has completed the country’s first brain tumour surgery. Public Services & Policy: The government previewed the 2026–2027 budget’s economic initiatives and concessions review, while Justice Delroy Chuck told Parliament parish courts are clearing cases at rates above 100% with backlog under 5%.