Marine Conservation & Policy: Montserrat has joined the UK Government’s Blue Belt Programme, committing to protect at least 20% of its maritime zone and getting support to set up Marine Protected Areas, strengthen fisheries management, and modernise marine legislation. Volcano & Risk Planning: The Montserrat Volcano Observatory says the Soufrière Hills system remains in unrest despite no eruption since 2010, with monitoring still showing ground inflation, gas emissions, and seismic activity—keeping risk management front and centre for local industry. Hurricane Season Readiness: As the 2026 Atlantic season begins, officials stress “it only takes one,” while detailing shelter activation plans, emergency communications, healthcare continuity, and support for vulnerable residents. Food Security for Storms: Government is pushing local cultivation to reduce import shocks, citing more than 20 acres under cultivation and a wider push to strengthen agricultural and fisheries resilience. Business Finance: After fully deploying an initial EC$2 million MBPF soft-loan allocation (39 loans approved across 11 sectors), the Government is seeking new funding to expand the programme. Regional Banking Context: A Caribbean banking analysis highlights the “cost of money” in the ECCU and the strategic push on food, energy, digital, human capital, finance, and trade logistics. World Cup Viewing: Rush Sports says it’s preparing expanded regional broadcast coverage for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including Montserrat among its markets.