Aviation & STEM Boost: Babcock International Group has been confirmed as key sponsor of the inaugural Hampshire Air Festival at Thruxton Aerodrome (Sept 12–13), backing flying displays, RAF Tutor training support, and family-focused STEM activities aimed at inspiring future pilots, engineers, and support crews. Health Research & Services: Montserrat’s Annual Research Day 2026 highlighted ongoing pressure from hypertension, diabetes, depression, psychotic disorders, prostate conditions, and antimicrobial resistance, including a small pilot self-management programme for people living with both hypertension and type 2 diabetes. Mental Health Demand: A six-year review of Montserrat mental health services (2020–2026) found depressive and psychotic disorders among the top diagnoses, with new patient presentations up 12.7% and the largest age group now 10–19, linked to improved child and adolescent assessment capacity. National Planning: Government consultations are underway with residents and the global diaspora to draft a 25-year Sustainable Development Strategy and National Development Plan for 2026–2050, with staged five-year implementation horizons and a mid-course review. Agriculture & Biosecurity: SHIC, with FFAR co-funding, has awarded six projects (US$719,415 total) to strengthen swine disease monitoring and mitigation, including better African swine fever detection tools and new diagnostic sample approaches. Entrepreneurship Spotlight: Montserrat’s first PRIME Business Awards and Gala celebrated local business growth across categories including Business of the Year, Green Business, Export Excellence, and Made in Montserrat.