Wellness Tourism Push: Dominica launched its 2026 Tourism Awareness Program under “Positioning Dominica through Wellness Tourism,” with activities running through July and a “Be Well in Nature” public engagement push, as officials link the island’s geothermal, rivers, forests, agriculture and culture to a fast-growing global wellness market. Tourism Growth Numbers: TravelPulse named Dominica the Caribbean’s fastest-growing tourism destination, citing 15% visitor growth in 2025 to 496,635 arrivals and continued momentum into 2026. Health & Medicines Access: PAHO and OECS advanced joint work to improve access to essential medicines and health technologies across Eastern Caribbean states, focusing on barriers like affordability and supply systems. Stroke Support: The RayAsta Foundation donated stroke recovery and support equipment to four Dominica care facilities, aiming to boost daily living independence for stroke survivors and elderly residents. Disaster Readiness: The Dominica Red Cross urged households to prepare for the Atlantic hurricane season, sharing steps like family emergency plans and emergency kits. Regional Environment: A SARSEA mission and workshop in Dominica highlighted coordinated sargassum management to reduce public health and coastal impacts. Leadership Update: Discover Dominica Authority appointed Wendy Lake as Destination Marketing Manager to strengthen global visibility and sustainable visitor growth.