Health Research & Industry Readiness: Montserrat’s Ministry of Health and Social Services held Research Day 2026, spotlighting studies on chronic diseases, mental health, prostate cancer and antimicrobial resistance, with hypertension, diabetes and depression flagged as major pressures on local services and a small self-management pilot for people living with both hypertension and type 2 diabetes showing up to 45% gains in confidence. National Planning & Investment Pipeline: Government of Montserrat is collecting input from residents and the diaspora to draft a new Sustainable Development Strategy and National Development Plan for 2026–2050, built around a 25-year vision, five-year implementation horizons and a mid-course review—aimed at mapping the island’s long-term recovery after the 1995–2010 volcanic disruptions. Entrepreneurship & Local Business Growth: PRIME Weekend 2026 ends with Montserrat’s first Business Awards & Gala, with categories spanning entrepreneurship, manufacturing, innovation and community impact; Business of the Year went to M.S. Osborne Limited, while other honours included Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year (VIP Media) and Green Business (agricultural efforts). Regional Finance & Connectivity: Dominica’s Dr Irving McIntyre took over chairmanship of the ECCB Monetary Council, while Antigua and Barbuda renewed calls for an OECS-owned regional airline to cut delays and cancellations that disrupt travel across the sub-region. Agriculture & Biosecurity: SHIC and FFAR funded six swine disease projects to strengthen monitoring and mitigation, including improved African swine fever detection tools and wastewater diagnostics.