Roseau North By-Election: Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has set September 7, 2026 for the Roseau North by-election after Miriam Blanchard’s resignation, with nomination day on August 21. CBI Pressure on the Budget: Opposition leader Jesma Paul-Victor says Citizenship by Investment receipts are falling—about $605m last year to a budgeted $514.9m this year (down ~15%)—warning this could hit CBI-funded schools, hospitals, roads and water projects. Salisbury Infrastructure Push: Paul-Victor also demands a full programme to rehabilitate and maintain Salisbury farm access roads, with proper drainage, slope stabilisation and routine maintenance to protect perishable crops. Creative Economy Moves: Skerrit says a minister will be appointed specifically to oversee Dominica’s creative industry, alongside plans for a new creative agency. Population Renewal & Citizenship: Senator Oscar George backs the National Population Renewal initiative, including citizenship through a Dominican grandparent starting January 1, 2027, plus a “Live in Dominica” visa for remote workers and a returning one-stop service. CCJ Turmoil: A regional scandal at the Caribbean Court of Justice has judges accusing the court’s president of interference, raising fresh questions about judicial independence. Public Safety: Police confirm one person is in custody in the Jerbia Paul disappearance investigation. Sports Spotlight: Dominica’s Addison James won bronze at the World Athletics U20 javelin championships, while the wider week also highlighted major regional sports events like the upcoming Special Olympics Caribbean Beach Games.