CBI Deadline Shock: The EU has formally urged five OECS states, including Dominica, to phase out Citizenship by Investment programmes by June 1, 2028, warning that visa-free access to Europe could be suspended under a revised visa suspension mechanism. Regional Pushback: Nevis Premier Mark Brantley called the move an existential threat and urged the OECS to diversify now, while Antigua and Barbuda said it will defend CBI as a key non-tax revenue pillar. ECCB Governance & Money: Dominica is set to take the ECCB Monetary Council chairmanship on July 9, with Governor Timothy N.J. Antoine presenting the Monetary, Credit and Financial Conditions report and the “Big Push” agenda. Tourism Win: Dominica was named No. 1 island in the Caribbean and No. 9 globally in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards, with officials crediting sustained investment in nature-based tourism. Elections Update: Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit says voter ID cards will begin issuing before the end of July. Public Safety: Police leadership visited a drill refresher training session at Morne Bruce, stressing continuous learning and operational readiness. Humanitarian & Health: Barbados’ field medical hospital is being deployed to earthquake-hit Venezuela as CARICOM leaders call for a bridge between Washington and Havana.