Judicial Leadership: King Charles III has appointed Her Ladyship Madam Margaret Price Findlay as the 14th Chief Justice of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court, effective 9 April 2026—an OECS-wide leadership change that reinforces regional rule of law. Public Health Watch: Montserrat’s Ministry of Health says the risk of Ebola to the island remains low while it monitors outbreaks in the DRC and Uganda, and it’s also tracking two imported malaria cases reported in Antigua & Barbuda. Disaster Preparedness: A Montserrat delegation returned from the UK Overseas Territories Disaster Management Directors’ Conference 2026 in Miami, focusing on hurricane season planning, civil-military coordination, and readiness improvements for the 2026 Atlantic season. Community Funding: Government launched CDB’s Basic Needs Trust Fund 11 Programme with EC$8.1 million for poverty reduction, livelihoods, and essential services, including a bigger allocation than prior cycles. Regional Governance: Montserrat’s Speaker and Clerk are attending the Cayman-hosted 2026 Commons and Overseas Territories Speakers’ Conference, with sessions on governance reform and keeping legislatures resilient amid rapid change. Health & Food Policy: A new study highlights why many Montserratians struggle to follow DASH-style eating for hypertension control—citing cost and access barriers even when motivation is high. Hurricane Readiness Event: DMCA’s “Hurricane Preparedness is Everyone’s Business” Open Day runs June 2–3 at Yellow Hill, with hands-on drills and family-friendly preparedness activities.