U.S.-Caribbean Diplomacy: President Donald Trump nominated Kimberly Greenwood—wife of “God Bless the USA” singer Lee Greenwood—as U.S. ambassador to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, with Dominica listed among the countries she would cover alongside St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, Antigua and Barbuda, Grenada and St Vincent and the Grenadines, pending Senate confirmation. Local Politics & Governance: Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit said Dominica’s electoral reforms strengthened democracy after Roseau North’s by-election, rejecting claims the laws confused the Electoral Office or weakened voter integrity. Public Safety & Social Policy: Skerrit also expressed solidarity with Jerbiah Paul’s family as the Portsmouth incident legal process continues, urging a sustained national campaign against gender-based violence. Education & Labour: Dominica State College staff say industrial action since Sept. 8 stems from long-running grievances, including unresolved post-Maria infrastructure damage and stalled employment and salary issues. Culture & Heritage: Pont Casse Press launched PontCassePress.org to digitize and share Dominican heritage, history and diaspora literature. Tourism & Economy: Dominica is an official sponsor of the 2026 Caribbean Music Awards’ Bouyon categories, backing Dominican nominees ahead of Sept. 19 in Trinidad. Regional Policy: OECS leaders are planning Brussels talks with EU officials over Citizenship by Investment programmes, with Skerrit saying discussions are coordinated with the European Commission. Ports & Trade: Government is moving to operationalise the Marigot Fisheries Complex as a port of entry after fishermen’s concerns were addressed.