Youth parliamentarians plant trees to combat climate change
Montserrat National Youth Parliament has secured grant funding from the Commonwealth Youth Programme to launch an ambitious tree-planting project. Members aim to combat climate change and…
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Montserrat’s immigration and customs forms now available online
Immigration and customs forms are now available to fill out online before travel to Montserrat at travelmontserrat.gov.ms The new service from the island’s Immigration and…
Biomedical engineer provides prosthetic care to Montserrat’s amputees
A Montserrat-born biomedical engineer visited the island this August to provide specialised care to local amputees. David Fenton assessed eight amputees between 19-23 August. As…
Civil servants to receive backdated 3% pay rise in September salaries
The 3% pay rise promised to Montserrat’s government workers in April will be backdated in their September paycheques. In a press release on 21 August,…
Ministry of Health welcomes new hospital project manager
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has announced the appointment of a new hospital project manager. Carlos Pena, who was appointed in July, will…
Montserrat to hold general election on 24 October
Governor Sarah Tucker has signed a proclamation to pave the way for Montserrat’s general election to take place this October. After consulting with the Premier…
Gov’t extends $200 flight subsidy to September and October
Single flights between Montserrat and Antigua will be EC$200 cheaper for passengers throughout September and October – or $400 cheaper for a return. In a…
Young Montserrat farmers attend symposium on future of agriculture
Two young farmers from Montserrat flew out to Dominica this August to take part in a regional agriculture conference. Kelvin Ponde and Malika Casimir were…
United Alliance unveils party manifesto ahead of general election
The newly formed United Alliance political party has released its manifesto ahead of the upcoming general election in Montserrat. It emphasises, among other things, creating…
IN PHOTOS: Calabash Grand Food Fair
Hundreds of people enjoyed Montserrat’s native food, drink and entertainment at Calabash Grand Food Fair. The vibrant event, held as part of this year’s Montserrat…