RICO Court Update: Plaintiffs who attended the Montserrat-based University of Science, Arts and Technology (USAT) have lost a bid to overturn summary judgment in a Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act case, with the court saying they failed to show a pattern of racketeering after ECFMG decertification. School Health Survey: Montserrat’s Ministry of Health and Social Services is partnering with the Ministry of Education and PAHO to run the WHO Global School Health Survey among Secondary School students in October, aiming to update the island’s picture of youth health, behaviours and wellbeing since the last survey in 2008. Visceral Fat & Exercise Reality Check: A wellness piece argues that exercise helps reduce harmful abdominal fat, but may not fully shift visceral fat when sleep, hormones, stress and muscle loss are also in play—especially during perimenopause. Carb Choices for Weight Loss: Another health column tackles “carb stacking,” saying carbs aren’t the enemy, but the type, preparation and portion size matter when multiple carb-heavy foods land on the same plate. Bank Leadership Watch: Bank of Montserrat is advertising replacements for three senior managers, raising questions about leadership continuity at the island’s only indigenous commercial bank.