Blue Belt Marine Push: Montserrat has joined the UK’s Blue Belt Programme, committing to protect at least 20% of its maritime zone and using UK-backed science to expand marine protected areas and modernise marine laws—Anguilla is already in the programme, making this a regional signal for stronger ocean governance. Regional Decolonisation Pressure: The British Virgin Islands and the Virgin Islands both urged the UN Special Committee on Decolonisation to use “good offices” and visiting missions to advance the remaining 17 Non-Self-Governing Territories through integration, free association, or independence. Eastern Caribbean Court Leadership: King Charles III appointed Madam Margaret Price Findlay as Chief Justice of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court effective April 9, 2026, reinforcing rule-of-law and access-to-justice across OECS states and UK overseas territories. Fisheries & Blue Economy Coordination: CRFM ministers met to back aquaculture growth, food security, climate resilience via insurance, and continued action against illegal fishing; Antigua’s Randy Baltimore was elected chair, taking over from Anguilla’s Kyle Hodge. Air Connectivity for Anguilla: BermudAir announced winter expansion adding direct service to Turks and Caicos and continuing onward connectivity to Anguilla, plus new routes to Belize and Guatemala City—more options for regional travel and tourism planning. Security Commemoration: St Kitts and Nevis Defence Force launched a new digital combat uniform to mark June 10, 1967, the foiled attempt to overthrow the Bradshaw government. Parliamentary Governance Exchange: Cayman hosted the 5th Commons and Overseas Territories Speakers’ Conference, focusing on good governance, constitutional reform, opposition accountability, and how AI may affect legislatures.