CBI Pressure on OECS: St. Kitts and Nevis Premier Mark Brantley warned OECS governments—including Dominica—that they must “save themselves” by cutting reliance on Citizenship by Investment after the EU told five OECS states to end CBI by June 1, 2028, warning of possible visa-free fallout. Dominica’s CBI Defence: Dominica PM Roosevelt Skerrit reiterated that CBI has funded resilient housing, schools, health facilities, roads and disaster recovery, while also saying the programme is being strengthened as standards evolve. EU vs Antigua (regional ripple): Antigua and Barbuda rejected the EU demand to phase out CBI, saying it will keep engaging and defend the programme as a key non-tax revenue pillar, with the EU citing its revised visa suspension rules. ECCB Leadership in Dominica: Dominica’s Finance Minister Dr Irving McIntyre will take over the ECCB Monetary Council chairmanship on July 9, with the handover marking the EC dollar’s 50th anniversary and the unveiling of new banknotes and coins. Voter ID Rollout: Skerrit says voter identification cards will begin issuing before end of July, as Dominica pushes ahead with electoral reform and voter confirmation. CARICOM Legal Fight: CARICOM leaders agreed to seek a CCJ advisory opinion on the reappointment process for Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett after Trinidad and Tobago objected. Local Governance & Services: Dominica’s Ministry of Agriculture opened a vacancy for a Chief Whale Reserve Officer, and the Dominica Council on Ageing set a July 11 forum on seniors’ legal rights and protections. Public Safety: Police are investigating skeletal remains found in Castle Bruce, with identity pending autopsy and formal identification.