Fuel Relief in Montserrat: The Government of Montserrat cut fuel prices effective July 11, lowering diesel (wholesale EC$19.60→EC$16.30; retail EC$21.00→EC$17.70) and premium gasoline (wholesale EC$21.72→EC$19.47; retail EC$23.12→EC$20.87), as it looks to ease cost-of-living pressure. Regional Money & Identity: The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank unveiled redesigned EC banknotes in Dominica, replacing Queen Elizabeth II with regional heroes and nation builders, with the EC$10 note featuring Montserrat’s Henry Bramble; rollout is set for late 2027. OECS Airline Push: Antigua and Barbuda PM Gaston Browne renewed calls for an OECS airline, citing delays and missed connections that strand travellers across the islands, including Montserrat. CARICOM Reparations & Decolonisation: CARICOM leaders are pressing Britain to relinquish territories including Montserrat as part of a reparations “decolonisation” push, with demands presented to MPs in London. ECCB Leadership: Dr. Irving McIntyre took over as chair of the ECCB Monetary Council, focusing on stability and resilience across the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union. Tax Cooperation: CARICOM tax administrators meet in Guyana later this month for COTA’s 27th General Assembly on “smart, data-driven and AI-enabled” revenue administration. OECS Logistics Plan: A concept note backs creating an air cargo transport hub at Saint Lucia’s Hewanorra International Airport to improve regional freight links. Montserrat HR Appointment: Montserrat appointed Paula Simone Atkinson as Chief Human Resources Officer on a three-year contract starting July 15, 2026.