ECCB & Regional Finance: Montserrat’s Premier Reuben Meade will represent the island at the ECCB’s 113th Monetary Council meeting in Dominica, where the Governor will brief ministers on “From Stability to Resilience” and the ECCU’s Big Push priorities, including tourism, trade logistics, energy resilience, and faster payments. Local Leadership in Regional Health: Montserrat’s CMO Dr Sharra Greenaway-Duberry and Parliamentary Secretary Crenston Buffonge are in St. Helena for a health systems exchange focused on emergency care, mental health, prevention, and vaping/smoking cessation. Banking & Currency Identity: The ECCB unveiled a new EC$ banknote family featuring regional national heroes—Montserrat’s William Henry Bramble on the EC$10 note—marking a shift from the Queen’s image to local figures. CARICOM Governance: CARICOM leaders met in Saint Lucia with Montserrat’s Premier Reuben Meade in attendance, while a separate regional dispute over CARICOM’s Secretary-General reappointment is being pushed toward the CCJ. Aviation & Connectivity Pressure: Antigua’s PM Gaston Browne renewed calls for an OECS airline, citing repeated regional flight delays and cancellations that strand travellers. Public Health Preparedness: CARPHA inaugurated the CARPHA Regional Emergency Operations Centre to strengthen coordinated disaster and outbreak response across 26 member states. Tourism & Hospitality: Thompson Seville is set for late 2026 in the La Gavidia landmark, with 101 rooms, rooftop facilities, and Sevillian-led dining—another signal of continued regional investment in visitor experiences.