Parliamentary secretary switches parties ahead of general election
Parliamentary secretary Veronica Dorsette-Hector will be contesting the general election under a different political party, it has been revealed. The former member of the Movement…
Author: Rebecca Bird
Gov’t seeks ferry operators for peak season and longer term
The Access Division is asking companies to reach out if they have the capacity to supply sea transport services for Montserrat during high season and…
Judge dismisses company’s contract claim against Digicel
A judge has ruled that Digicel did not contract KT Engineering Consultants to help install a subsea fibre optic cable link for Montserrat. The local…
Fly Montserrat says engine shutdown was simulated only
Residents of Lookout expressed concern after a Fly Montserrat plane appeared to lose use of an engine and dip towards the ground earlier this week.…
Opposition: Delayed gov’t funding causes hardship for residents
The leader of the opposition has demanded answers from the finance minister on an alleged lack of funding for “highly anticipated” government maintenance jobs. Paul…
Premier urges Montserrat’s residents to prepare for hurricanes
Premier Joseph E Farrell has urged residents to “be prepared and stay prepared” as Montserrat enters this year’s Atlantic hurricane season. He delivered his 2024…
‘It only takes one’, warns DMCA director as hurricane season begins
“We are urging all residents and visitors to take actions now to ensure that your homes, businesses and families are adequately prepared for this year’s…
Ferry operators ordered to pay $340k for gov’t contract breaches
Ferry operators Bertrand and Jennifer Burke of Jenny Tours have been ordered to pay EC$340,386.74 plus interest to the Government of Montserrat for defaulting on…
Media company ordered to pay $30k for unauthorised photo use
A Montserrat company that produced a video about Soufriere Hills volcano has been ordered to pay EC$30,000 to a photographer for using his picture without…
Another new acting police chief takes over leadership duties
Governor Sarah Tucker and Chief Magistrate Vashti Chatoor have sworn in Mark Keith Payne as the next new acting police commissioner. He will take office…