Citizenship-by-investment: The EU has ordered five Caribbean countries, including Dominica, to scrap citizenship-by-investment programmes by 2028, putting “golden passport” holders—especially Nigerians using the route amid high Schengen refusals—into uncertainty. Cardiac care at home: Dominica has completed its first permanent pacemaker implantations at the Dominica China Friendship Hospital, with four successful procedures on Sept. 25, reducing the need for patients to travel overseas. Neonatal and child health: The Ministry of Health says it’s pushing stronger newborn and pediatric services, including a Castle Bruce Health Centre visit by the World Pediatric Project and plans for a dedicated neonatal/pediatric corner plus ongoing Helping Babies Breathe refresher training. Regional health tech: CARICOM health ministers, with PAHO, IDB and the World Bank, moved to advance a CARICOM digital health strategy to strengthen care delivery, surveillance and workforce planning. Youth wellness: Dominica Diabetes Association (DOMDA) hosts “Sip N Chat” to encourage healthier eating and lifestyle choices among ages 16–35. Wellness tourism: Ti Vilaj Kwéyòl adds a dedicated wellness space for locals and visitors, featuring practitioners and wellness products alongside cultural experiences. Sports: Guyana’s Golden Jaguars beat Dominica 5–1 in the Nations League to stay perfect. Regional mourning: CARICOM mourns the death of French Guiana President Gabriel Serville, who helped drive French Guiana’s move toward CARICOM associate membership.