Roseau North By-Election (Sept 7): Voters in Roseau North head to the polls on Monday, September 7, 2026 after Miriam Blanchard’s resignation for health reasons. Three candidates are contesting: DLP’s Ashma McDougall, UWP’s Daniel “Danny” Lugay, and independent Sherman Boston. Campaign priorities include healthcare, waste management and environmental concerns, with Lugay also calling the Fond Cole landfill a major health issue and promising relocation, while McDougall highlights community needs like footpaths, drainage, sanitation and safer access for elderly residents and children. Housing & Climate Resilience: The government says it will hand over 215 climate-resilient homes across nine communities, with 11 keys already delivered in Canefield East as part of a wider post-hurricane housing push. Primary Healthcare Upgrade: Finance Minister Dr Irving McIntyre commissioned and renamed the Savanne Paile Health Centre as the Nurses’ Parillon and Peter Health Centre, pointing to expanded community-based care for maternal and child health, immunisation, chronic disease management and better working conditions for staff. Elder Support Spotlight: Dominica Council on Ageing’s Month of the Elderly 2026 kicks off with activities aimed at empowering seniors’ voices, including Grandparents Week, a Senior Lunch initiative and wellness-focused events. Dementia Foundation Turns 10: The Dominica Dementia Foundation marks a decade of advocacy and support for people living with dementia and their caregivers. Road Safety Call: A fatal crash at Canefield is under investigation, adding to renewed calls for stronger safety measures around Canefield Cliff. Regional Health Security: SVG becomes the first OECS member to adopt a regional digital early warning and response system, strengthening public health threat detection ahead of major gatherings.