Music Royalties: ECCO will distribute over EC$1.7 million in OECS music royalties on Sept 23, covering 2025 broadcasts, carnivals, general music use and live events, with 55% paid to OECS members and 45% to sister societies abroad. Regional Diplomacy: Caribbean Overseas Territories leaders wrapped talks in Bermuda ahead of the UK Joint Ministerial Council, aligning priorities on climate resilience, health and social care, financial services, trade, cost of living and participation in regional bodies. Local Governance & Capacity: The OECS Advanced Digital Skills Scholarship opens Sept 10–20 for Montserrat and other OECS states, offering advanced training in areas like AI, cybersecurity, cloud and data analytics via UWI Global Campus under a World Bank-funded programme. Tourism Intelligence: CTO named Beverley Wilson deputy director of research to strengthen tourism statistics, forecasting and market intelligence across the Caribbean. Football Governance: FIFA imposed a life ban on former Montserrat FA president Vincent Cassell and a 15-year ban on former general secretary Tandica Hughes, citing misuse of FIFA/MFA funds and improper transactions, with major fines. Sports & Talent: Tyrone Baker is set to debut for Montserrat in the CONCACAF Nations League against Turks & Caicos on Sept 23. Health & Community: Pink Ribbon Charity Montserrat is urging residents to join the Caribbean Wellness Day 100 Million Step Challenge on Sept 12 to support breast cancer awareness and podiatry.