Motion of no confidence in speaker deferred again
A motion of no confidence in Charliena White, speaker of the Montserrat Legislative Assembly, has been deferred for a second time. On 25 June, opposition…
Author: Rebecca Bird
New law establishes procedures for oversight of cemeteries
A new law updates the rules on how cemeteries should be licensed, managed and protected in Montserrat. The Cemeteries Bill 2024 passed into law on…
Hurricane Beryl strengthens to Category 5 as it heads towards Jamaica
9am AST, 2 July, 2024 After devastating several islands in the southeastern Caribbean, Hurricane Beryl continues to head west, now as a Category 5 storm…
Montserrat urged to prepare for strong winds as Beryl passes south
1 July, 6am: Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services has issued a high wind advisory for Montserrat as major hurricane Beryl passes through the south-east Caribbean.…
Hurricane Beryl is now an ‘extremely dangerous’ Category 4 storm
5pm AST, 30 June, 2024 Hurricane Beryl has strengthened into an extremely dangerous Category 4 storm with sustained winds of 130 miles per hour. The…
Hurricane Beryl is now a ‘very dangerous’ Category 3 storm
8.30am AST, 30 June, 2024 Hurricane Beryl is now a “very dangerous” Category 3 storm with sustained winds of 115 miles per hour, and is…
Tropical storm Beryl forecast to become a major hurricane
29 June, 1pm: A tropical storm in the Atlantic Ocean that is heading west towards the Caribbean is forecast to become a hurricane later today…
Tax defaulter escapes sentencing due to court error
A Montserrat business owner will not be sentenced for failing to submit five tax returns over the course of five years because the matter went…
Tropical storm Beryl forecast to become a hurricane by Sunday
29 June, 6am: A tropical storm in the Atlantic Ocean that is heading west towards the Caribbean is forecast to become a hurricane by Sunday…
Legislative assembly receives enhanced protections under law
A newly passed law defines the powers, privileges and immunities of the Montserrat Legislative Assembly. Among other things, it allows members to speak freely without…