Fuel Relief in Montserrat: The Government of Montserrat cut fuel prices effective July 11, lowering diesel wholesale from EC$19.60 to EC$16.30 and retail to EC$17.70, with premium gasoline wholesale down from EC$21.72 to EC$19.47 and retail to EC$20.87, as it targets cost-of-living pressure. OECS Air Connectivity Push: Antigua and Barbuda PM Gaston Browne renewed calls for an OECS airline, citing hours-long delays and missed connections during regional travel, including a six-hour wait in Barbados en route to Saint Lucia. CARICOM Reparations—Decolonisation Demand: A CARICOM delegation in London urged Britain to relinquish overseas territories tied to sovereignty, including Montserrat, as part of reparatory justice, warning residents are treated as “second-class inhabitants.” CARICOM Tax Talks in Georgetown: CARICOM’s COTA conference (27–31 July) in Guyana will focus on “smart, data-driven and AI-enabled” tax administration and revenue mobilisation. ECCB Monetary Council Updates: Eastern Caribbean leaders unveiled new EC$ banknotes and marked ECCB Monetary Council chairmanship changes, including Montserrat’s Premier Reuben Meade’s role in regional governance. Martinique Joins CARICOM: Martinique formally became the seventh associate member effective 16 June 2026, expanding participation in CARICOM meetings. Regional Travel Safety: The US upgraded its Saint Lucia advisory to “Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution,” citing violent crime risks in tourist areas. Montserrat HR Appointment: Montserrat named Paula Simone Atkinson as Chief Human Resources Officer on a three-year contract effective July 15, 2026.