Hospital & Community Trust: Montserrat’s Ministry of Health launched a Grievance Redress Mechanism for the New National Hospital Project, letting residents, workers, businesses, contractors and others submit complaints, concerns, suggestions, compliments and reports via an online QR form, phone/WhatsApp, a Community Liaison Officer, or a drop box at Glendon Hospital—anonymous options included, with confidentiality and no retaliation for good-faith reporting. Health Systems & Prevention: A standardised diabetic foot screening tool rolled out island-wide on April 24, 2026 after a review found 15 diabetes-related amputations in five years; the traffic-light risk system is meant to standardise escalation and reduce preventable outcomes. Research in Action: Montserrat’s Annual Research Day highlighted ongoing pressure from hypertension, diabetes, depression and psychotic disorders, plus a small pilot self-management programme that improved participants’ knowledge and confidence. National Planning: Government consultations are underway with residents and the diaspora to draft a 25-year Sustainable Development Strategy and National Development Plan framework for 2026–2050. Regional Finance: Dominica’s Dr Irving McIntyre took over as Chair of the ECCB Monetary Council, supporting continued renewable energy implementation across member states. Food & Agriculture Tech: SHIC and FFAR funded six swine disease monitoring projects (total $719,415) to strengthen detection and mitigation, including wastewater-based diagnostics and improved African swine fever virus testing.