Business Awards: Gosport Business Awards 2026 are officially launched, with free entry and a spotlight on local winners from last year including Montserrat Events and Wickham Micro Limited—plus major sponsor StandardAero UK backing the push to celebrate growth across the community. Education & Logistics: Project Aid Alliouagana’s sixth Back-to-School drive supported 168 students with backpacks of stationery and supplies, and 62 students with uniforms, with King Ocean Services again thanked for shipping and logistics. Healthcare Planning: Residents and the diaspora are invited to suggest a name for Montserrat’s new national hospital, with submissions open Aug 21 to Sept 3 and a committee to review and publicly announce the final choice. Culture & Creative Economy: Franklyn “Algie” Greaves launches “Strat Talk” on ZJB Radio, aiming for a non-political forum on Montserrat’s cultural and economic landscape. Tourism & Visitor Spend: Montserrat Tourism Authority released the 2026/2027 cruise schedule (Oct 2026–Apr 2027), highlighting opportunities for taxi/tour operators, restaurants, retailers and artisans. Trade in Services Policy: OECS, UNCTAD and ECLAC wrapped up an evidence-based trade in services initiative, using TiSSTAT to close services data gaps and help member states build stronger export strategies. Energy Prices Watch: ECCB data shows Montserrat among the higher-priced ECCU markets for gasoline and diesel, while Antigua and Barbuda sits at the lowest end—useful context for local cost pressures.