Business Coach Takes Temporary Charge of the Montserrat Arts council

The Montserrat Arts Council has appointed Author and Business Coach Nerissa Golden as its acting Director.

Golden, who sat on the board of directors for two years, resigned in order to take up the current position until a substantive head is found.

 She will oversee internal restructuring of operations, as well as prepare for Montserrat's representation at the CARIFESTA XIV in Trinidad & Tobago this August.

Golden is a former Director of Information & Communications for the Government of Montserrat. She is the author of eight books and has managed the Discover Montserrat media platforms for the past four years.

One of her priorities, will be to support the establishment of new governance structures as mandated by the board and the development of a revised cultural policy for the island which aligns with local and regional focus to build the creative sector.
Golden takes over from Former Director Chadd Cumberbatch who ended his stint at the end of March.

 Chairman of the MAC Board Albrun Semper said they were grateful for Mr. Cumberbatch's contribution to building culture and wished him success in his future endeavours.

The council recently closed its call for applications for two senior roles, Director of the MAC and the Head of Planning & Production on Friday, March 29.