Cruise & Tourism: Dominica is set to break ground in October on a new Cruise Village at Woodbridge Bay, backed by foreign direct investment and a public-private partnership, with plans to expand the Roseau cruise pier and create direct opportunities for local vendors, farmers, fishers, artisans, musicians and tour operators. Music & Culture: The World Creole Music Festival returns to Windsor Park Sports Stadium Oct. 23–25, with NE-Yo, Machel Montano, Maxi Priest, Alkaline, Skillibeng, Uncle Waffles, Capleton and Fridayy among the international lineup, plus major local acts. Regional Promotion: The Discover Dominica Authority is pushing WCMF and Mas Domnik in St. Kitts and Nevis this week through pop-ups, media interviews and travel-advisor events. Elections Watch: The Electoral Office says it found no duplicate voters in Roseau North after review; nomination day is Aug. 21 for the Sept. 7 by-election, and candidates now face a higher election deposit of EC$1,000 under new laws. Public Safety & Justice: Police investigations continue in the Jerbiah Paul case, including an autopsy on recovered remains and additional arrests tied to the probe. Health: A consultant says cervical cancer cases are declining, crediting government health interventions, while warning of rising other women’s health conditions. Youth & Education: The National Bank of Dominica launches a Bright Future scholarship for 10 secondary-school students, and the DAA opens applications for its 2026 Athletic Legacy Scholarship. US Immigration Court Ruling: A New York judge struck down a Trump administration immigrant visa freeze affecting 75 countries, including Dominica, calling it unlawful.