CBI Tensions: Dominica’s PM Roosevelt Skerrit and businessman Gregor Nassief are locked in a public dispute over whether Nassief’s 14 letters about Citizenship by Investment (CBI) concerns were properly answered, with Skerrit saying correspondence and meetings were held and concerns were addressed. Security & Governance: Skerrit also defended Special Branch monitoring near public meetings, saying intelligence gathering is routine and denying any disruption tied to Nassief-related allegations. Regional Diplomacy: OECS CBI countries are pushing for a high-level mission to Brussels later this month to engage EU leaders after warnings about ending visa-free access. Capital Markets: The Eastern Caribbean Securities Exchange (ECSE) admitted Sheppard Investment Services and National Investment Corporation as new licensed broker-dealers, expanding access to the region’s securities market. Skills & Jobs Pipeline: OECS launched applications for its Advanced Digital Skills Scholarship (Cohort II) opening Sept. 10 and running to Sept. 20, with training areas spanning AI, cybersecurity, fintech/blockchain and more. Local Economy & Services: Dominica Solid Waste Management Corporation’s general manager says staff issues are being addressed amid union threats of protests. Air Connectivity Watch: Contour Airlines plans new twice-weekly flights between Trinidad and Dominica starting Oct. 5, reviving direct air links after CAL ended service citing losses.