Regional Health Systems Upgrade: Dominica’s Ministry says the National Medical Laboratory migrated its Laboratory Information System to a new high-capacity server and upgraded software on June 25, aiming to cut downtime and speed up test turnaround for better patient care. Youth & Community Support: The Newtown Youth Development Program (NYDP) was officially launched, with chairman Joffre Faustin saying it could become a national model if donors and partners keep funding and backing it. Seniors’ Protection: Dominica Council on Ageing chair Cecil Shillingford urged stronger safeguards for older adults against scams, abuse, and neglect, stressing legal rights and access to healthcare. CBI/CIP Policy Pressure: OECS leaders meeting in Dominica agreed on a unified strategy and a high-level Brussels mission after the EU’s visa suspension mechanism and a push to phase out CBI/CIP by June 2028. Public Health & Nutrition Funding: ECCB Monetary Council approved an additional EC$25 million grant (bringing total to EC$50 million) to strengthen food and nutrition security across the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union. Local Safety Update: Police are investigating an apparent fatal road traffic incident in Concord Valley that left 34-year-old Rennix Francis dead. Medical Education Milestone: St. Joseph University School of Medicine in Dominica held its inaugural graduation for four Nigerian nationals, marking the first cohort of medical doctors.