Thermal imaging drones may soon enhance search and rescue efforts
The Royal Montserrat Police Service is considering the deployment of thermal imaging drones to enhance search and rescue operations on and around the island. Commissioner…
Author: Rebecca Bird
Premier calls for overhaul of CARICOM during regional leaders’ meeting
A lack of free movement between member states, the irregular allocation of regional project funds, and high annual contributions are among Premier Reuben Meade’s key…
Two years on, Montserrat police seek new leads on missing woman
“We are still seeking opportunities to locate Mary,” said Commissioner of Police Mark Payne, more than two years after the elderly woman was reported missing…
Fundraisers exceed target to cover young man’s pacemaker surgery
The fundraising goal for 20-year-old Azaar Mitchell’s pacemaker surgery has been surpassed, and no further financial contributions are needed. The EC$94,000 that has been raised…
Montserrat to be dropped from official development assistance list
At the end of this year, Montserrat is expected to be removed from the global list of countries and territories eligible for official development assistance.…
UK’s budget support mission visit was ‘very pleasant’, says premier
Premier Reuben Meade has described this year’s discussions with a team from the United Kingdom about financial support for Montserrat as “very pleasant”. Representatives from…
Legislative Assembly approves $26 million boost in gov’t spends
The Montserrat Legislative Assembly has passed a supplementary appropriation bill granting the government access to an additional EC$26 million. The budget boost includes just over…
Labour board proposes $12.50 per hour minimum wage for Montserrat
The Labour Advisory Board has recommended setting Montserrat’s first national minimum wage at EC$12.50 per hour. For a standard 40-hour working week, this amounts to…
Gov’t in talks with private land owner to lease 50 acres for farming
The government is in discussions with a private landowner to lease 50 acres of land, which will be subdivided and rented to farmers in Montserrat.…
‘Key steps’ needed before Plymouth sand mining receives approval
There are several “key steps” required before the government can grant permission for sand mining at Fort Ghaut in Plymouth, according to the environment minister.…