Court & Crime: Jonathan Scott Lehrer and Robert Thomas Snider were found guilty of the murder of Canadian businessman Daniel Langlois and his partner Dominique Marchand, after charred remains were found near the accused in Dec. 2023. Elections & Governance: The Electoral Office reiterated that voter confirmation requires the voter to appear in person with a registered witness, with identity checks, photo and an electronic signature—while the Chief Elections Officer warned Dominicans to ignore fake news ahead of the Roseau North by-election; UPP leader Joshua Francis also urged a public education push on the secrecy of the ballot. Health & Rights: The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court struck down Dominica’s abortion criminalisation in cases of rape, incest, severe fetal impairment, and where a pregnancy threatens a woman’s life or health; the Caribbean Family Planning Affiliation called it a major step, though not full reform. Regional Diplomacy: CARICOM’s Eminent Persons Group welcomed Haiti’s electoral calendar, with voting set for Dec. 13, 2026. Tourism & Economy: Tourism Minister Denise Charles Pemberton said Dominica recorded a 21% jump in cruise passengers for 2025/26 and an 8% rise in vessel calls. Infrastructure & Climate Resilience: Canada and UNOPS signed on to the RIISE facility, with Dominica among the first beneficiaries to speed up resilient infrastructure delivery. OECS-Africa Links: OECS appointed Aisha Maina as Strategic Advisor for Africa-Caribbean cooperation.