ECCB Currency Shake-Up: The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank unveiled a redesigned family of EC banknotes and coins, with new portraits of regional heroes replacing Queen Elizabeth II; circulation is expected to start in late 2027, and the ECCB also marked 50 years of the EC dollar’s fixed peg to the US dollar. Dominica’s Regional Role: Dominica is set to assume the ECCB Monetary Council chairmanship on July 9, with finance minister Dr Irving McIntyre taking over from Gaston Browne as leaders also push the “Big Push” agenda. CBI Under EU Pressure: The EU has formally asked five OECS CBI states—including Dominica—to phase out programmes by June 1, 2028, warning that the programmes themselves can trigger loss of Schengen visa-free access; CARICOM leaders say CBI wasn’t debated at the summit, while regional voices warn of major revenue shocks. Local Accountability Push: Dominica’s UPP is demanding public release of contracts for major infrastructure projects, including the international airport, cable car, and Cabrits Marina. Regional Mobility Watch: CARICOM leaders say they will audit member states’ US third-country deportee policies after concerns over unclear approaches. Agriculture Resilience: A New Zealand-backed climate-smart agriculture mission wrapped up in Dominica, supporting more sustainable farming and resilience.