Montserrat Arts Council Leadership: Stedroy Duberry Jr, fresh from the West End and UK theatre/TV work, has been appointed Cultural Development Manager at the Montserrat Arts Council, effective Sept 1, bringing overseas experience back to shape the island’s cultural future. Calypsonians & Festival Planning: MAC met local calypsonians to tighten the 2026 competition format (one song in eliminations; two in semis/finals, with each round judged separately) and to set clearer expectations for early writing/recording and professional show deadlines. Volunteer Call: MAC is recruiting residents for 2026 year-end festival committees, including roles for Soca Monarch, calypso competitions, ceremonies, children’s carnival, carol singing, and logistics/gate support (deadline Sept 18). Digital Arts & Local Services: Simply Alliouagana, a new free mobile directory from Montserratians, helps residents and visitors find 80+ businesses, activities, and services via search, hours, and direct calls/WhatsApp. Tourism Tech Push: Tourism Week 2026 (Sept 27–Oct 3) will spotlight technology and AI for tourism, with training, radio quizzes, tours, and school presentations. Regional Culture Spotlight: Guyana announced CARIFESTA XVI dates—Oct 8–17, 2027—promising regional art, music, dance, theatre, and literature. Health & Skills Opportunity: OECS Advanced Digital Skills Scholarship applications open Sept 10 and close Sept 20, with tracks including AI, cybersecurity, cloud, data, fintech, UX/UI, and more. Sports Governance Shock (Local Link): FIFA handed life bans to Montserrat Football Association president Vincent Cassell and others over financial misconduct, including misuse of FIFA funds.