Trade, culture and tourism review to highlight skills gaps
The government is commissioning an assessment of Montserrat’s trade and commerce, culture, and tourism sectors to identify any gaps in skills. The ultimate aim of…
Author: Rebecca Bird
Montserrat’s money laundering risk is ‘medium-low’, report says
Montserrat’s “limited financial system, its unique context, and inherent circumstances” limit its attractiveness for illicit activities, a recently published report says. The locally produced National…
St Patrick’s Festival launches with lighting of symbolic flame
The official opening of this year’s St Patrick’s Festival featured cultural dance, live music, fireworks and the traditional lighting of the symbolic flame. Held at…
Davy Hill to get new ‘advanced technology’ multi-functional sports court
Residents of Davy Hill were given an update this week on the government’s plans for a new multi-functional sports court in their community. The Programme…
Public has until the end of the day to review 13-bedroom building plans
Residents of Olveston and Beacettes have until the end of Thursday, 7 March, to comment on a planning proposal for a 13-bedroom, 15-bathroom building. The…
Miss Montserrat 2024 hopefuls grace the stage for the first time
The six contestants for this year’s Miss Montserrat competition took to the stage this weekend to present themselves to the public for the first time.…
Young talent will help Montserrat to thrive, says deputy premier
It is time for the young people of Montserrat to take on decision making and senior leadership roles, according to Deputy Premier Samuel Joseph. Speaking…
Montserrat National Youth Parliament holds first session of 2024
The Montserrat National Youth Parliament – a group of young leaders dedicated to fostering civic engagement and advocating for youth-related issues – sat for the…
Three quarters of Montserrat’s population are registered to vote
The number of registered voters in Montserrat currently totals 3,427 – just over three quarters of the island’s latest population estimate of 4,433 people. The…
United Alliance names Dwayne Hixon as third electoral candidate
Newly formed political party, United Alliance, announced its third candidate for Montserrat’s 2024 general election this week. Dwayne Hixon, who ran as a member of…