Overseas Territories diplomacy: Premier Reuben T. Meade joined Caribbean Overseas Territories leaders in Bermuda for the 2026 Caucus, with talks focused on UK State Pension uprating, better access to UK health support, and climate resilience and finance ahead of the UK Joint Ministerial Council. Local governance & regional coordination: Montserrat’s leaders also attended the House of Assembly visit by Anguilla’s Premier Cora Richardson-Hodge and TCI Deputy Premier Jamell Robinson, part of the same OT Caucus programme. Football governance: FIFA imposed a life ban on former Montserrat Football Association president Vincent Cassell and a 15-year ban on former general secretary Tandica Hughes, citing abuse of position, conflicts of interest, and misuse of FIFA/MFA funds, with major fines attached. Culture & jobs: Montserrat Arts Council appointed Stedroy Cabey Duberry Jr as Cultural Development Manager, effective Sept 1, bringing UK theatre/TV experience back to island cultural development. Regional economy & rights: ECCO will distribute over EC$1.7m in music royalties across OECS territories, including foreign income, rewarding creators for 2025 usage. Tourism intelligence: CTO named Beverley Wilson deputy director of research to strengthen tourism statistics, forecasting, and evidence-based decision-making across member states. Tech bundle for Montserrat users: Apple expanded iCloud+ to include Apple TV and Apple Arcade at no extra charge in 100+ countries/territories, including Montserrat.