OECS at 45: Leaders opened the 78th OECS Authority meeting in Antigua under Dr. Gaston Browne’s chairmanship, with priorities spanning economic growth, climate resilience, regional security, and deeper integration. ECCB Focus: The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank highlighted how its agency offices support currency operations, regulatory oversight, and public outreach across member states—Montserrat’s office opened in 1991. Montserrat Policy: Government has commenced a comprehensive pensions review, aiming to modernise and stabilise retirement benefits across public and private sectors, with a shift toward a more transparent, defined contribution model. Ferry Uncertainty: Questions remain over Montserrat’s ferry future as private operators market services while the government completes its tender process. Business & Community: Montserrat entrepreneurs can apply for a four-month regional Green Business Incubator starting in July, while Basil Chambers marks 60 with a Men’s Health Fair in Brades on July 3. International Watch: Antigua and Barbuda reiterated support for BVI self-determination at a UN decolonisation seminar; meanwhile, Cuba suspended Visa and Mastercard transactions after sanctions disrupted payment processing. Public Service Regionalism: Bermuda’s overseas territories summit discussed workforce shortages, talent development, public service reform, and secondments via a planned MOU. Vatican Appointment: Pope Leo XIV named Maria Montserrat “Montse” Alvarado as prefect of the Dicastery for Communication, effective Nov. 1. Legal/Local Human Interest: Spain released tearful emergency-call audio from Mango heir Jonathan Andic after his father’s Montserrat mountain death, as the investigation continues.