Marine Conservation: Montserrat has officially joined the UK’s Blue Belt Programme, committing to protect at least 20% of its maritime zone and gaining access to scientific expertise to set up Marine Protected Areas, improve fisheries management, and modernise marine laws. Public Service & Hiring: An international Overseas Territories summit in Bermuda highlighted shared recruitment problems for civil service roles, with Montserrat among the territories discussing how to attract and retain new talent. Pension Reform: Montserrat Government has started a major pension reform process, aiming for a more modern, transparent, sustainable system and moving toward a defined contribution model, supported by an appointed 17-member committee and technical help from TELUS Health. Business & Payments: Sendana, a borderless banking platform for freelancers and entrepreneurs, is gaining traction across the Caribbean by making it easier to receive international payments via a virtual US dollar account. Disaster Readiness: A new look at hurricane season stresses that even if forecasts are calmer, Montserrat should prepare now—especially for phone and power loss—using power banks, radios, and offline document backups. Volcano Monitoring: Scientists say the Soufrière Hills volcano remains active and in unrest despite no eruption since 2010, with ongoing monitoring of ground movement, gas, and seismic activity. Tech in Security: C Spire was named Arctic Wolf’s 2026 Southeast Partner of the Year for work helping organisations defend against AI-driven threats. Global Tech/Science Culture: Pope Leo XIV’s Sagrada Família centenary celebrations in Barcelona showcased advanced drone light tech used to honour Gaudí’s legacy, blending faith and modern production.