Diabetes Care Upgrade: Montserrat has rolled out an island-wide, traffic-light diabetic foot risk screening tool after a review found 15 diabetes-related amputations from 2020–2025, citing gaps in standard assessment and escalation for foot ulcers; the tool now guides community clinics and Glendon Hospital with staff training and patient education. Health Research Focus: The Ministry of Health and Social Services’ Annual Research Day also highlighted rising mental health service demand, with depression and psychotic disorders leading diagnoses, and pointed to new evidence-based pilots for chronic disease self-management. National Planning: Government consultations are underway with residents and the diaspora to draft a 25-year Sustainable Development Strategy and National Development Plan for 2026–2050, aiming to map Montserrat’s long-term recovery after volcanic disruption. Agriculture & Disease Monitoring: SHIC, backed by FFAR, funded six swine disease projects totaling $719,415 to strengthen monitoring and mitigation, including improved African swine fever detection tools and wastewater-based diagnostics. Regional Finance & Governance: ECCB Monetary Council chairmanship rotates to Dominica’s Dr Irving McIntyre, with climate resilience and renewable energy implementation flagged as priorities. Aviation & STEM Sponsorship: Babcock confirmed as key sponsor of the inaugural Hampshire Air Festival, supporting STEM activities and aviation training links. Business Spotlight: Montserrat’s inaugural Business Awards and Gala celebrated entrepreneurship across sectors, including awards for shipping, export excellence, green business, and product innovation.