Maritime Strategy: Montserrat’s Harbourmaster Joseph O’Garro joined more than 70 delegates at the 37th Red Ensign Group conference in Hamilton, where officials focused on shipping priorities like future fuels, security, fleet performance, and regulatory alignment. EV & Transport Planning: A new European EV charging report says public charging has surged to 1.2 million points across 32 countries, making road trips feel less like a logistics headache—useful context for regional transport planning. STEM for Youth: The ECCB confirmed its 2026 STEM Camp (starting July 6), a free four-week push for ages 14–18 across ECCU territories including Montserrat, aimed at turning young people into tech creators and innovators. Women’s Skills & Jobs: Rotary Club of Montserrat launched “Stitches for Success,” training women in sewing and marketable skills through a Rotary District Grant and local partners, with the goal of income and home-based enterprise. Local Recognition: Six Montserrat centenarians were honoured at a Brades ceremony, celebrating island legacy across fishing, seamstressing, craftsmanship, and community service. Housing/Community Facilities: Bromley Council planning notices include proposals to replace a town car park with a children’s home and care-leaver flat, alongside related access and parking changes. Critical Materials Spotlight: A UK exhibition opened on critical raw materials, linking mining, recycling, and product design to clean energy and defence supply needs. Seismic Preparedness: UWI-SRC urged the public to stay prepared after major Venezuela earthquakes, noting regional disruption but no direct link to a single fault system.