Healthcare & Tourism Capacity: Dominica has completed its first-ever brain tumour surgery, with Health Minister Cassanni Laville saying it shows expanding neurosurgical capability, following earlier spinal surgery and alongside the return of the RCP–MMI eye mission aiming for about 60 surgeries over two weeks. CBI & Travel Rules: Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit says successful Citizenship by Investment applicants must now visit Dominica in person and collect renewed passports locally, as the government tightens enforcement and aligns with international expectations. Airport Progress: Skerrit reports the Wesley international airport is advancing “satisfactorily,” with earthworks/culverts about 78% done and runway/taxiway around 60%, plus work on terminals, cargo, and air traffic control. Tourism Demand & Connectivity: CHTA president-elect Gregor Nassief warns that U.S. visa denials and Caribbean airline route withdrawals could hurt Dominica’s travel demand and multi-destination growth. Wellness Tourism Push: Discover Dominica Authority launched the 2026 Tourism Awareness Program under “Wellness by Nature,” including a panel on wellness tourism and tourism service awards. Diving Calendar: Dominica will host Soufriere Divefest 2026 on August 29–30, highlighting the Soufriere–Scotts Head Marine Reserve with diving, snorkeling, and marine education. Animal Rescue Logistics: St. Nicholas Animal Rescue says a Freedom Flight for 140 rescued dogs and cats has been postponed, with volunteers and truck drivers still needed for the next plan.