Public Health Alert: Dominican authorities say there are still no registered anthrax cases, but Public Health has boosted preventive epidemiological surveillance after Haiti investigated 13 suspected cutaneous anthrax cases in Baliverne, where two deaths are reported as unconfirmed. Housing & Real Estate: A new ONE/ROE 2026-1 snapshot shows apartment prices in the Metropolitan Region can triple depending on municipality and sector—Santo Domingo de Guzmán leads at RD$148,445 per m², while Los Alcarrizos averages RD$48,418. Digital Skills Push: RD Inteligente aims to train 1 million Dominicans in AI with free, beginner-friendly modules starting from scratch; registration is open via RDinteligente.do using ID and voter card details. Tourism Workforce: Turio launches as a specialized tourism academy at JW Marriott Santo Domingo, targeting practical training across management, operations, hospitality, tech, innovation, and sustainability. Payments & Retail Pressure: Anadegas plans to disconnect Verifone services at 780 gas stations on Sept. 25, arguing electronic payment costs are too high and calling for broader business attention. Critical Minerals Deal: The DR and the U.S. sign a cooperation framework to develop critical minerals and rare earths, aiming to strengthen supply chains and attract investment. Food Trade: Canada’s beef access to the DR resumes after a DIGEMAPS/DIGEGA audit confirmed Canada’s inspection and animal-health controls. Finance & Diaspora Real Estate: Banco BHD hosts its 4th New York Real Estate Fair (Sept. 11–13) to connect Dominicans abroad with DR property projects and financing guidance. Insurance Update: AM Best revises La Colonial’s outlook to positive, citing improved underwriting performance and strong capitalization.