CBI Deadline Shock: The EU has formally urged OECS states to phase out Citizenship by Investment by June 1, 2028, warning that visa-free access to Schengen could be suspended under the revised Visa Suspension Mechanism—Dominica is among the named jurisdictions, and Nevis Premier Mark Brantley calls it an existential threat to economies that rely heavily on CBI revenue. Dominica Politics & Governance: Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit says voter ID cards will begin issuing before the end of July, as the electoral reform process moves forward. ECCB Leadership: Dominica’s Finance Minister Dr. Irving McIntyre is set to assume chairmanship of the ECCB Monetary Council on July 9, with the handover marking the 50th anniversary of the EC dollar’s fixed exchange rate. Elderly Safety Focus: The Dominica Council on Ageing is raising alarm over two recent incidents involving seniors and is calling for justice and stronger vigilance. Disaster Preparedness: The Agriculture Ministry is running pre- and post-disaster damage assessment training to strengthen resilience in the agriculture sector. Tourism Spotlight: Dominica has been ranked No. 1 in the Caribbean and No. 9 globally in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards, while the 26th World Creole Music Festival launch is set for July 11. Security & Training: Senior police officials visited a drill refresher training session at Morne Bruce to reinforce discipline and operational readiness. Humanitarian Response: Barbados’ BDF Field Medical Hospital is being deployed to Venezuela following earthquakes, with prior regional deployments including support to Dominica after Hurricanes Maria and Irma. Blue/Green Economy: A vacancy announcement invites applications for a Chief Whale Reserve Officer role.