Church Accountability in Spain: Pope Leo XIV met six Catholic clergy abuse survivors in Spain, urging bishops to show a “determined commitment” to strengthen safeguarding and offer reparations, though some survivor groups complained they were left out. Montserrat Marine Protection: Montserrat officially joined the UK Blue Belt Programme on World Ocean Day, aiming to protect at least 20% of its maritime zone with support for marine protected areas, fisheries management, and updated marine laws. Hawksbill Turtle Season: Turtle nesting season has begun, with residents and visitors urged to avoid disturbing nesting females—especially at night—and to reduce light and noise on beaches. Volcano Watch: The Montserrat Volcano Observatory says the Soufrière Hills volcano remains active and in unrest despite no eruption since 2010, with monitoring still showing ground changes, gas emissions, and seismic activity. Hurricane Readiness: As the Atlantic season starts, Montserrat preparedness is back in focus—especially planning for power loss, charging options, and offline documents. Local Business Funding: The Government is seeking new funding after fully deploying an EC$2 million MBPF soft-loan programme, with 39 loans approved across 11 sectors and no defaults reported. Regional Governance: BVI urged the UN decolonization committee to push harder on remaining Non-Self-Governing Territories, calling for more visiting missions and dialogue. Pope in the Spotlight: The pope’s Spain trip also drew viral attention, including a brief “6-7” hand gesture moment during his Madrid visit.