Wellness & Youth: Dominica Diabetes Association (DOMDA) is hosting “Sip N Chat” today at The Realm in Roseau (4:30–7:00 PM) to encourage healthier eating and lifestyle choices among youth aged 16–35, with admission EC$25 and opportunities to meet practitioners and learn more about wellness. Healthcare Access: Dominica Hospitals Authority reports four successful permanent pacemaker implantations at Dominica China Friendship Hospital on Sept. 25—meaning patients who previously had to travel abroad can now receive permanent procedures at home. Regional Health Strategy: CARICOM is moving to advance a regional digital health strategy with support from PAHO, IDB and the World Bank, aiming to strengthen primary care, workforce management, surveillance and health financing across member states. Local Health Culture: Ti Vilaj Kwéyòl’s 2026 launch includes a new dedicated wellness space, highlighting Dominica’s nature, local foods, herbs and traditional knowledge as part of the island’s wellness tourism story. Education & Skills: DPSU awarded 12 scholarships for professional development with Cipriani College in Trinidad, covering industrial relations, HR, project management and emergency management. Health & Safety in the News: Police are investigating a Pointe Michel shooting that left a 37-year-old St. Lucian man with multiple gunshot wounds.