Budget Debate Access: The Dominica Business Forum will host a virtual post-budget forum tonight on Zoom to widen participation in the 2026–2027 budget discussion, after stakeholders said they had limited direct input during parliamentary debate. Health Infrastructure: Opposition Leader Jesma Paul-Victor renewed calls to modernize and expand the Salisbury Health Centre into a climate-resilient, accessible primary care and wellness hub with stronger maternal/child services, mental health support, and backup systems. Capital Spending Scrutiny: Paul-Victor also praised the government’s overall PSIP implementation rate but warned that ministry-by-ministry gaps show uneven execution, raising concerns about planning, procurement, and budget discipline. Education Handover: Jungle Bay Resort will hand over the Dominique Marchand Pre-School in Brooklyn, Soufriere, to the Ministry of Education on Aug. 11, securing a permanent learning space after Hurricane Maria displacement. Electoral Reform: Dominica’s Electoral Office has begun printing new voter identification cards by constituency, with collection dates to be announced through voter confirmation centres. Tax Relief: The government says personal income tax will shift to a single 10% flat rate for earners above EC$30,000 from Jan. 1, 2027. Regional Politics & Law: A major Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court ruling in the Bristol vs Ventose matter is being framed as a push for law reform around judicial appointments.