HIV & Hepatitis EMTCT Push: CARICOM and PAHO met in Georgetown to help member states scale up mother-to-child transmission prevention and treatment for HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B, focusing on better detection of HIV-positive pregnant women, exposed infant follow-up, and stronger lab and surveillance systems. Women’s Wellness Workshop: Montserrat women are invited to the free EMERGE workshop with wellness coach Vanessa Farrell at the Public Library (June 13, 2:00–4:30 p.m.), using a faith-centred “butterfly stages” approach with journaling and reflection for purpose and personal growth. Food Security & Nutrition Support: Spain’s “No Home Without Food” campaign (la Caixa Foundation and CaixaBank) is underway for its seventh year, citing poverty-linked barriers to balanced diets and highlighting the role of food banks and volunteers for families at risk. Medical Education Pathway: AUAACAS is running a free bootcamp to support students’ direct pathway to medical school, with sessions starting June 16 and a final live admissions workshop; eligible students can receive tuition grants. Public Service Hiring Challenges: An Overseas Territories summit in Bermuda highlighted recruitment difficulties for civil service roles across territories including Montserrat, driven by ageing populations, outward migration, and private-sector competition. Health-Adjacent Global Research Funding: Pew announced 10 Latin American Biomedical Sciences fellows for 2026, funding two years of research in U.S. labs with topics including immune systems, sleep and memory, and disease prevention and treatment.