Local Education Support: DOMLEC marked its 40-year scholarship programme by awarding four secondary-school scholarships to students from the wider community, covering books, stationery, exam fees and transport for up to five years. Agriculture & Food Security: Agriculture Minister Roland Royer congratulated Capuchin farmer Gilles Carbon-Jno Baptiste after her selection as one of FAO’s inaugural “100 Women Heroes” in agrifood systems, praising her decades of sustainable farming and community impact. Sports Infrastructure: Work at Pointe Ronde in Portsmouth is progressing toward World Athletics Class One certification, which could help Dominica host major meets and boost local athlete development. Community Development: Scotts Head residents heard Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit outline plans including a multi-purpose community centre for Gallion, while also defending government efforts to support underprivileged communities. Festival Travel Deal: Winair is offering 65% off eligible fares to Dominica for the World Creole Music Festival (Oct 23–25), using promo code WM65YRS for travel Aug 28–Oct 31. Regional Mobility Watch: A U.S. court decision has struck down a Department of State immigrant visa ban affecting nationals of 75 countries, including Dominica, after a policy based on generalized public-charge concerns.