Local Ocean Conservationist Veta Wade, will represent the interests of Montserrat and other Small Island Developing States (SIDS) at the upcoming Civil Society Engagement Forum, next month.
Set for May 12-13, 2025, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, the Forum aims to integrate diverse stakeholder perspectives into the recommendations for enhancing the SIDS Partnership Framework.
Read MoreAn opposition parliamentarian here is calling on the powers that be to undertake action to reduce airfares so that the average person on island who wants to travel, especially between Montserrat and Antigua, can do so with relative affordability and comfort.
Honourable Nyota Mulcare says the exorbitant cost of travel between the two neighbouring islands, in excess of one-thousand EC dollars, is serving as a deterrent.
Read MoreA former commissioner of police is hailing the establishment of the recruit training course as part of the Royal Montserrat Police Service (RMPS’) commitment to continued improvement.
While delivering the keynote address at the recent recruit official opening and swearing ceremony, former commissioner of police, Steve Foster, lamented that such a recruit training course underscores the RMPS’ dedication to equipping officers with the knowledge and skill needed for modern-day policing challenges.
Read MoreGovernor, Her Excellency Harriet Cross has articulated her recognition of how precious the environment is to the people of Montserrat.
She was at the time delivering her first official speech after being sworn in at a recent special sitting of the Legislative Assembly at the Montserrat Cultural Centre in Little Bay.
Read MoreThe Ministry of Health has received two Mercedes “TraumaHawk” Sprinter ambulances from the United Kingdom government.
The ambulances were procured through support by the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and the West Midlands Ambulance Service.
Read MoreThe Montserrat Tourism Authority announced the launch of the inaugural edition of the CESI Magazine, Monday- coinciding with Earth Day.
Product Development Officer, Nicole Fagan, said this significant date underscores the authority’s commitment to the environment, as the department recognizes the people of Montserrat are the island’s greatest strength and are vital to fostering a vibrant community and a sustainable planet.
Read MoreThe leader of the parliamentary Opposition is calling on the government to advance the legal framework for the financial services sector on island.
Honourable Paul Lewis states that appropriate mechanisms need to be in place to address both the financial services and banking issues that have been plaguing Montserrat for some time now.
Read MoreMontserrat will be represented at a convention centred around the use of artificial intelligence in Education.
Education ICT & Cybersecurity Technician Denfield Morris will attend InnovateEd from April 23–25, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia.
Read MoreThe Montserrat Public Library marked a successful National Library Week earlier this month.
The week, which ran from April 6th - 12th was celebrated under the theme "Drawn to the Library".
Throughout the week, the library hosted a special exhibit showcasing the artistic talents of children from its Homework Help Summer and Saturday programs.
Read MoreAs nationals, residents and friends of Montserrat both here and overseas continue to mourn the passing of former speaker of the house, Teresina Bodkin, members of the Legislative Assembly took time out earlier this week to pay tribute to their fallen emissary.
Read MoreThe Minister for Buildings, Utilities, Infrastructure, Labour and Transportation (BUILT) has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to sustainable development and climate resilience as key pillars of Montserrat’s future.
Read MoreMontserrat was represented at the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) 9th Annual Growth and Resilience Dialogue with Social Partners in St Kitts last weekend.
Director of Communications Viona Alexander Smith, Director of Economic Management in the Ministry of Finance Tori Greenaway, and Education ICT and Cybersecurity Technician Denfield Morris, were in attendance at the April 10-11 convention in Basseterre.
Read MoreThe Royal Montserrat Police Service (RMPS) is reminding all liquor licence holders of their legal obligation to cease operations on specific public holidays.
As the island prepares to observe Good Friday on April 18th, shop and bar owners are reminded of the recently amended Public Holiday Act (Amendment 2024).
Read MoreParliamentary Secretary attached to the Office of the premier, Honourable Crenston Buffonge is applauding the work of the government in challenging local financial institutions to step up to the plate and help residents.
He says the government has been able to devise creative solutions to the myriad of challenges the island faces.
Read MoreAs the debate continues around Universal education, there is a call for a reassessment of the education systems on Montserrat.
Head of the University of the West Indies (UWI) Open Campus here, Gracelyn Cassell, says there is an urgent need for every student to be afforded an equal opportunity to achieve to their highest potential.
Read MoreThe Interact Club of Montserrat successfully concluded its impactful "Bullying Hurts" video competition.
Read MoreA youth advocate here is encouraging adults and organisations to be more intentional about how they engage with young people on Montserrat.
Read MoreMontserrat has had yet another fruitful experience at the Seatrade Cruise Global.
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