Digital Skills Scholarships: OECS opens applications on Sept 10 for the 2026 OECS Advanced Digital Skills Scholarship Programme (closing Sept 20), delivered by UWI Global Campus under the World Bank-backed Caribbean Digital Transformation Project, with more than 200 certifications already completed in Cohort I; Montserrat citizens can apply for training spanning AI, cybersecurity, fintech, cloud, data analytics, UX/UI, web development and digital marketing. Regional Governance & UK Talks: Premier Reuben Meade joins other Caribbean Overseas Territories leaders in Bermuda for the Overseas Territories Caribbean Caucus (Sept 8–12), setting shared positions ahead of the UK Joint Ministerial Council, with discussions covering economic and financial services resilience, climate, health and citizen wellbeing. Healthcare for the Diaspora: Montserratians in the US are rolling out the Emerald Healthcare Group Medical Initiative, aiming for a specialist clinic in Salem (targeting Feb 2027) and rotating specialist services, training and research, with a wider diaspora launch event on Sept 20. Tourism Tech Push: Montserrat Tourism Week 2026 runs Sept 27–Oct 3 on “Tourism Reimagined” with AI and technology themes, plus social media training, radio quizzes, tours and school presentations. Local Business Directory App: Simply Alliouagana, a free mobile directory with 80+ Montserrat businesses, helps residents and visitors find services, opening hours and contact via phone or WhatsApp. Aviation Spotlight: FlyMontserrat gets a feature in Airliner World magazine, highlighting its “Emerald Express” role and resilience through hurricanes and volcanic disruption. Air Festival Fallout: Hampshire Air Festival 2026 at Thruxton is cancelled as Montserrat Events & Festivals Limited enters liquidation, leaving ticket holders to seek refunds through card providers.