Women & Skills: Rotary Club of Montserrat launched “Stitches for Success,” training women in sewing, garment construction, and turning skills into income and entrepreneurship, funded via a Rotary District Grant with Unsewcial’s founder as facilitator. Health & Emergency Services: Former Premier Donaldson Romeo is pushing the Legislative Assembly to urgently restore safe, reliable night-time medical evacuation flights, arguing key regulatory and infrastructure gaps could be addressed quickly. Banking & Youth Tech: ECCB will host a free 2026 STEM Camp (July 6–four weeks) for ages 14–18 across ECCU territories, aiming to build practical digital and AI-related skills tied to the bank’s digital transformation push. Culture & Tourism Calendar: Montserrat Arts Council released the 2026 Calabash Festival programme (July 18–26), featuring tours, craft and food events, teen showcases, and a major Market Day and Grand Food Fair. Regional Economy & Currency: OECS leaders met in Antigua for the 78th Authority meeting, with a renewed push for “OECS renaissance” on trade, connectivity, climate resilience, and economic resilience. ECCB Notes Update: Kirani James is set to appear on the EC$5 banknote in a 2027 redesign, replacing Queen Elizabeth II’s portrait with regional figures. Public Finance: Montserrat is starting a comprehensive pension system review with TELUS Health support, moving toward a more transparent defined contribution model with greater worker control and portability. Air Connectivity: Trans Anguilla Airways is now bookable on global airline distribution systems, expanding access to inter-island flights including Montserrat.