Road Works: Cochrane Road in Roseau Valley is in its final stages, upgrading the link between the Cochrane Housing Scheme and the playing field to ease monsoon mud and improve safer access for residents. Energy Update: Energy Minister Dr. Vince Henderson says Dominica’s geothermal plant is nearing commissioning, targeting sign-off around month end so operations can begin under the DOMLEC power purchase agreement. Air Connectivity: Contour Airlines will launch nonstop Douglas-Charles (Dominica)–Piarco (Trinidad) service on October 5, twice weekly, with same-aircraft one-stop options via San Juan and St. Thomas—boosting tourism and business travel. Regional Diplomacy: Prime Minister Skerrit met U.S. Charge d’Affaires Karine Sullivan, marking U.S.-funded disaster management handovers and an added commitment for a new fire and ambulance station in La Plaine. Public Health: CARPHA opened an Antimicrobial Resistance regional reference lab in Jamaica to strengthen testing and surveillance across the Caribbean. Court & Rights: Advocacy groups welcomed a High Court ruling on Dominica’s abortion law, saying it’s a milestone but calling for further reforms to ensure real access to safe, legal services. Electoral Office: The Electoral Office said duplicate names on the Confirmation List stem from a software issue involving an external contractor, not its own actions.