Kalinago Craft Centre Talks: Kalinago Chief Anette Sanford and council members are in St Kitts to push a proposal for a Kalinago craft centre, aiming to create new economic opportunities for Kalinago people living outside Dominica, and they’ll also take part in a remembrance ceremony for Chief Tegre. Roseau North By-Election Campaign: Ashma McDougall told Gutter residents she’s returning with a clearer plan ahead of the Sept. 7 by-election, urging support for the Dominica Labour Party and highlighting local concerns like footpaths, drainage, garbage collection and elderly access. Renewables Push for Dominica: IRENA is inviting renewable energy project proposals across Central America and the Caribbean, including Dominica, with potential support through its Climate Investment Platform and Energy Transition Accelerator Financing. Soufrière Dive Fest: Soufrière Dive Fest 2026 runs Aug. 29–30 with hikes, scuba and freediving, kayaking, coral presentations, family activities and a corporate kayak race. UWI Leadership Appointment: Dr. Gaile Gray-Phillip has been appointed Deputy Director of UWI Global Campus sites, effective Aug. 1, bringing long experience in distance education and institutional leadership. Food Safety Training: CARPHA delivered ServSafe Train-the-Trainer advanced food safety certification training to UWI interns in Trinidad and Tobago. Sports Facility Update: Pointe Ronde’s multi-purpose sporting complex is on track for World Athletics Class One certification, boosting prospects for major meets and official athlete performance ratification. DOMLEC Scholarships: DOMLEC marked its 40-year scholarship programme by awarding four secondary school scholarships to students from across Dominica. Agriculture Recognition: Capuchin farmer Gilles Carbon-Jno Baptiste was named among FAO’s 100 Women Heroes in agrifood systems and rural development.