Premier urges Montserrat’s diaspora to ‘buy a piece of the rock’
Premier Joseph E Farrell has asked the many thousand members of the diaspora to buy land and property in Montserrat with a view to retiring…
Author: Rebecca Bird
Montserratian writer releases book on the beauty of being single
Montserrat-born author Vanessa Farrell has finished writing a book detailing her journey as a single woman over the age of 50. Four years in the…
Opposition leader says gov’t is struggling with ferry contract costs
A week after announcing an EC$17 million one-year ferry contract extension, the government is at risk of not delivering on its promise, according to the…
Premier: Montserrat’s BOT status is limiting its growth
Montserrat’s status as a British overseas territory is limiting the type of investment opportunities it can adopt, according to Premier Joseph E Farrell. “Our status…
Forecasters predict unusually active Atlantic hurricane season
Meteorologists are forecasting 20 to 25 named storms across the Atlantic basin this year, including eight to 12 hurricanes, and four to seven major hurricanes.…
John A Osborne Airport needs to be replaced or expanded, premier says
Montserrat’s 18-year-old airport is “not conducive to economic growth” and needs to be either expanded or replaced, according to Premier Joseph E Farrell. Speaking on…
Gov’t to spend $17m to continue ferry service for one year
A Mexican ferry company is set to sign a multi-million-dollar contract with the government, extending the operation of its V2V Empress passenger boat for one…
Marguerita Bay renovation works boost beauty and access
The once secluded Marguerita Bay is now an inviting haven for residents and visitors alike, thanks to extensive government works and a spirited community clean-up.…
Equipment faults caused weeks of power outages, MUL says
“Faults occurring in existing generators and a transformer” caused several power outages across Montserrat over the past three weeks, Montserrat Utility Limited (MUL) has said.…
Montserrat’s people will be their own ‘saviour’, says deputy premier
It is not imported talent, but the efforts of local people, that will build a thriving Montserrat, Deputy Premier Samuel Joseph said this week. Speaking…