Party positions and policies: Housing solutions and strategies
With just days to go before the general election, Montserrat Focus is running a series of articles examining the key policies of political parties on…
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International team to observe Montserrat’s general election process
An international team has arrived in Montserrat to begin a week-long observation of the island’s general election process. Governor Sarah Tucker invited the group to…
Man accused of raping a child granted bail ahead of December hearing
A man who has been charged with the rape and grievous sexual assault of a child in Montserrat has been granted bail. The accused, who…
UK and US citizens charged with fishing and drugs offences
Two people have been charged with fishing and drugs offences after a foreign boat was found sailing illegally in Montserrat’s waters. The Royal Montserrat Police…
Montserrat’s climate change projects can apply for grants up to $3m
Organisations in Montserrat that use coastal and marine ecosystems to help communities adapt to climate change can apply for a grant from US$400,000 up to…
Cruise ship port calls confirmed for Montserrat this winter
Five cruise ships and a passenger ferry are due to visit the island this winter, according to an updated port call schedule from the Montserrat…
WATCH: Election candidates share their policies on the airwaves
As general election day draws nearer, Montserrat’s competing political parties and independent nominees have have taken their campaigns to the airwaves. Electoral candidates have been…
Montserrat’s publicly accessible beneficial ownership register goes live
Montserrat’s publicly accessible register of beneficial ownership is now live online, the Financial Services Commission has announced. The register provides transparency on who owns, controls…
Police warn of WhatsApp scams targeting Montserrat residents
There has been a spike in WhatsApp account hacking incidents in Montserrat, according to the Royal Montserrat Police Service. A Facebook post on 11 October said…
Simulated maritime disaster to test Montserrat’s response
Montserrat’s multi-agency response capabilities will be put to the test next week with a simulated major maritime emergency. The drill will look at the island’s…