Haiti Crisis Talks: The Dominican Government and the UN held a Fourth Political Dialogue to assess how Haiti’s crisis is affecting border management, security, human rights, social stability, and sustainable development. Weather & Health: COE expanded alerts to yellow in 11 provinces plus the National District as heavy rain, thunderstorms, gusts and possible hail are expected; meanwhile meteorologist Jean Suriel warned a Saharan dust cloud is already over the country, bringing haze, hotter conditions, and higher allergy/respiratory risks. Coastal Resilience & Sanitation: President Abinader announced a RD$20+ billion transformation for Boca Chica, including major sanitation and environmental works to protect beaches and improve wastewater systems. Biodiversity Restoration: Eco-Bahia Foundation showcased its Cayo Levantado restoration as a biodiversity and sustainable tourism model, highlighting native plant recovery and invasive species reduction. Early Warning Upgrade: Civil Defense and INDOMET signed an agreement to install meteorological stations to strengthen the national Early Warning System for storms, flooding and hurricanes. Tourism Spotlight: Punta Cana was named among Condé Nast Traveller’s best tropical getaways, boosting the destination’s international visibility. Free Zones Growth: The export free zones council approved 10 new companies, projecting US$14M+ investment and 480+ direct jobs, with an eye on sustainable economic growth. Menstrual Health: UNICEF urged stronger menstrual hygiene support in Dominican schools after reporting that over 20% of women interrupt daily activities during menstruation.