Fuel Relief in Montserrat: The Government of Montserrat cut fuel prices effective July 11, lowering diesel (wholesale EC$19.60→EC$16.30; retail EC$21.00→EC$17.70) and premium gasoline (wholesale EC$21.72→EC$19.47; retail EC$23.12→EC$20.87), as it cites cost-of-living pressure and ongoing market monitoring. CARICOM Reparations Push: The CARICOM Reparations Commission is presenting a revised manifesto to the UK and UN that now explicitly includes British Overseas Territories, with a new round of London talks and renewed calls for decolonisation alongside reparatory justice. Overseas Territories in the spotlight: Reports say the plan urges Britain to relinquish control of territories including Montserrat, alongside the British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Bermuda, Anguilla and Turks & Caicos—framing residents as “second-class inhabitants.” Regional Governance & Money: Tax administrators from across CARICOM are set to meet in Georgetown (27–31 July) on “Future-Ready” tax systems, with a focus on smart, data-driven and AI-enabled revenue administration. OECS Air Connectivity: Antigua and Barbuda PM Gaston Browne renewed calls for an OECS airline, pointing to delays and missed connections that disrupt regional travel. Cyber Fraud Warning: Montserrat Bankers Association officials warned residents about “money mule” recruitment via social media job scams ahead of a national cybersecurity and fraud forum. Tech & Online Threats: A separate report argues AI-driven browsing is shifting internet traffic away from human users, raising concerns about the sustainability of the open web.