Air Connectivity: Contour Airlines says it will launch nonstop Douglas-Charles (Dominica)–Piarco (Trinidad) flights on October 5, 2026, running twice weekly, plus one-stop same-plane links via Trinidad to San Juan and St. Thomas—aimed at boosting tourism and business travel across the Eastern Caribbean. Housing & Resilience: Housing Minister Melissa Poponne-Skerrit reports Vieille Case is in the final stages, with 21 hurricane-resilient homes nearing completion and keys expected to be handed over soon. Elections Watch: Team Unity Dominica has unveiled a new party leader, Petra Carbon George, and says it will collaborate with other parties ahead of the next general elections; the party also plans to release candidates and formally launch its campaign under a “Clean Slate” banner. EU Citizenship by Investment Pressure: Regional leaders continue responding to a European Commission push for Citizenship by Investment programmes in Dominica and four other states to be phased out by June 1, 2028, or risk losing Schengen visa-free access. Commonwealth Games Team: Commonwealth Sport Dominica names a six-member Glasgow 2026 delegation, including triple-jumper Thea LaFond-Gadson and swimmer Jasmine Schofield, with LaFond-Gadson set to become the first Dominican woman to compete at three consecutive Games. Public Safety: Police are investigating a Salisbury shooting after 8:00 PM on July 20, with one man reported shot multiple times and receiving medical attention.