Regional Finance & Payments: 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 ECCB “Big Push” agenda, including CAPSS and a Fast Payment System to speed up regional payments. Local Leadership on Currency: The ECCB unveiled a new EC$ banknote family, with Montserrat’s William Henry Bramble featured on the EC$10 note as part of a shift to regional heroes across the currency union. Health Systems Exchange: Montserrat’s CMO Dr Sharra Greenaway-Duberry and Parliamentary Secretary Crenston Buffonge are visiting St. Helena to swap ideas on community health, emergency care, mental health, and prevention, including vaping and smoking cessation. Regional Health Security: CARPHA inaugurated the CARPHA Regional Emergency Operations Centre (CREOC) to strengthen Caribbean-wide preparedness and response, funded through the EU’s health security support programme. Aviation & Connectivity: Antigua’s PM Gaston Browne renewed calls for an OECS airline, citing ongoing flight delays and cancellations that strand regional travellers. Business Risk Watch: A Trinidad and Tobago dispute involving detained Blue Waters executives has raised investor concerns about due process and the rule of law, with knock-on questions for regional suppliers. Tourism & Hospitality: Thompson Seville is set to debut late 2026 in the La Gavidia landmark, adding 101 rooms, rooftop facilities, and local dining—an indirect signal of continued investment interest in the wider Caribbean tourism ecosystem.