World News, Human Safety: Florida’s “Operation Statewide Shield” recovered 163 missing children in the largest sweep in state history, with ages from 2 months to 17 years and recoveries across multiple U.S. cities and even abroad, while authorities say many were abused, neglected, exploited or exposed to trafficking. Community Policing: Dominica police visited the Chances emergency shelter to talk with children about safe choices, peer pressure, drugs and alcohol, and responsible decision-making. Kalinago Culture & Craft: Kalinago Chief Anette Sanford and Councilor Miranda met in St. Kitts to push a Kalinago craft centre aimed at creating opportunities for Kalinago people outside Dominica. Nature & Heritage: A new commentary spotlights the Dominica barn owl, including local names and its role as a resident breeder and nocturnal predator. Education & Skills: The Adult Education Division’s annual Skills Exhibition opens in Roseau, while DOMLEC marks 40 years of scholarships with four new secondary recipients. Arts & Music: Ne-Yo is set to headline Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival (Oct 23–25), and Dominica-born vocalist Marie-Claire Giraud released a genre-bending new album. Regional Health Preparedness: PAHO/WHO training strengthened critical care skills for severe infections across Eastern Caribbean countries, including Dominica. Agriculture Spotlight: FAO named Dominican farmer Gilles Carbon-Jno Baptiste a “Women Hero” for agrifood systems leadership. Youth & Learning: 190 primary students completed ODM’s disaster preparedness summer programme, learning hazards and emergency response through hands-on activities.