Public Health Policy: PAHO says health taxes on alcohol and sugary drinks across the Americas are still too low to curb consumption and prevent non-communicable diseases, with beer and spirits taxed below global medians and about one-third of countries not taxing sugar-sweetened beverages at all. Local Health Preparedness: Dominica’s Ministry of Health released the June–August 2026 Health-Climatic Bulletin, warning of warmer-than-average days and flash-flood risk, which could raise waterborne and mosquito-borne illness threats like gastroenteritis, leptospirosis, and dengue. Wellness Tourism Push: Discover Dominica Authority is hosting a panel discussion on wellness tourism’s benefits for communities and businesses as part of the 2026 Tourism Awareness Program, themed “Wellness by Nature.” Tourism Growth & Leadership: Dominica was named a Caribbean’s fastest-growing tourism destination by TravelPulse, and the DDA appointed Wendy Lake as Destination Marketing Manager to drive sustainable visitor growth. Community Safety & Environment: Police, waste and recovery partners removed derelict vehicles from several communities, citing mosquito/rodent breeding risks and public safety concerns.