Budget Day Watch: Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit is set to present Dominica’s 2026-27 national budget today, with expected focus on cost-of-living relief, tourism (including hotel incentives and cruise/stay-over), agriculture and agro-processing, infrastructure, and social sectors. High Court Ruling: The High Court says the President acted unconstitutionally in an Opposition Leader appointment dispute, ruling the President failed to consider Opposition Senators’ support for 18 months after Jesma Paul-Victor’s resignation. CBI Programme Pressure: Businessman Gregor Nassief has publicly renewed his fight over Dominica’s Citizenship by Investment programme after a leaked letter circulated, alleging the programme is “out of control” and raising concerns about discounting and major project arrangements. CARICOM Diplomacy: Dominica and the OECS have taken over chairmanship of the CARICOM Group in Geneva following Haiti’s handover, keeping foreign-policy coordination on the agenda at International Geneva. Infrastructure Delivery: Pointe Ronde Bridge rehabilitation is moving ahead after an EC$898,000 contract was signed, with a site visit scheduled for today before construction starts. US Visa Policy Shock: The US made its visa bond programme permanent, with Dominica among the countries where consular officers may require refundable bonds up to US$20,000 for certain B-1/B-2 applicants. Regional Sports & Culture: Team Dominica returned from Glasgow Commonwealth Games with a historic gold, while local basketball teams also celebrated at the Windward Islands School Games; meanwhile, Jamarii’s “No Days Off” keeps gaining international traction.