US Courts & Immigration: A federal judge in Rhode Island struck down Trump-era USCIS policies that paused immigration benefits and asylum processing for people from 39 “travel-ban” countries, calling the moves “illegal, arbitrary, and capricious” and saying applicants were left in indefinite legal limbo. Dominica Tourism & Visas: Newly elected CHTA president Gregor Nassief says he was denied a US visa renewal weeks after his historic election, raising fears for regional airlift, tourism representation, and business travel. Climate Resilience Funding: Dominica launched the US$26m (EC$70.2m) DOMCREP project with the Green Climate Fund and CCCCC to boost food security, disaster preparedness, early warning systems, and support for farmers in eight vulnerable communities. Regional Governance: CARICOM leaders are set to meet in St Lucia for the 51st Heads of Government meeting (July 5–8), with sessions expected to tackle key regional priorities. Banking & Compliance: A regional banking warning on “derisking” urges Caribbean institutions to fully implement FATF standards to avoid being cut off by international partners. Youth & Green Economy: A UNICEF-backed study finds youth in the Eastern Caribbean— including Dominica—lag in awareness of green and circular economy opportunities, pointing to a communications gap.