CBI Diplomacy and EU Pressure: Eastern Caribbean leaders met in Dominica and agreed on a united push toward Brussels after the EU signaled it wants Citizenship by Investment programmes phased out by June 2028, with a high-level mission planned to meet senior EU officials and a shared message that reforms like stronger due diligence and the regional CBI regulatory authority must be weighed against small-island economic realities. Regional Health System Upgrade: Dominica’s National Medical Laboratory migrated its Laboratory Information System to a new high-capacity server and upgraded software, aiming to cut downtime and speed up test turnaround for better patient care and disease surveillance. Seniors’ Rights and Protection: A Dominica Council on Ageing official urged stronger legal safeguards for older adults, warning against financial scams, abuse, and neglect after a panel discussion on seniors’ legal rights. Food Security Funding: The ECCB Monetary Council approved an additional EC$25 million grant to strengthen food and nutrition security across the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union, bringing total support to EC$50 million. Youth Programme Spotlight: Newtown Youth Development Program was launched with hopes it can become a model for youth empowerment across Dominica if sustained community and donor support continues. Road Safety Probe: Police are investigating an apparent fatal road traffic incident in Concord Valley that left 34-year-old Rennix Francis dead, with an autopsy pending.