School Health Survey: Montserrat’s Ministry of Health and Social Services is working with the Ministry of Education and PAHO to run the WHO Global School Health Survey in October among students at the Montserrat Secondary School, updating the island’s 2008 snapshot to guide health and mental health planning for young people. Nutrition & Weight: A local health piece looks at whether “carb stacking” can derail weight loss, stressing that carbs aren’t automatically bad—what matters is the type, preparation, and portion size. Exercise vs Visceral Fat: Another wellness story argues that exercise alone may not shift visceral fat, especially when sleep, hormones, and stress are in the mix. Perimenopause & Abdominal Fat: A women’s health feature highlights how perimenopause, poor sleep, and chronic stress can limit how much exercise helps with stubborn belly fat. Cost of Living Coping: Government messaging urges residents to use practical “belt-tightening” as global price pressures and limited relief make budgeting harder. Bank Leadership Changes: Bank of Montserrat has advertised replacements for three senior managers, raising questions about leadership continuity—an indirect but real concern for community stability. Education Quality Watch: A public notice lists 110 unrecognised institutions in Ghana due to quality assurance concerns, advising due diligence before accepting certificates. Regional Training: OECS trade-in-services stakeholders across member states received specialised EU-funded training, with a final virtual session planned for Montserrat.