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.…
Author: Rebecca Bird
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…
Montserrat bids farewell to beloved cultural leader Justin Cassell
Hundreds of people paid their final respects to much loved cultural trailblazer, Justin ‘Hero’ Cassell, during his home-going ceremony on Saturday, 23 March. Friends, family…
Portrait of National Hero Alphonsus ‘Arrow’ Cassell unveiled
A charcoal portrait of Montserrat’s third National Hero, Alphonsus ‘Arrow’ Cassell, has been unveiled outside Montserrat Secondary School. The world-renowned soca musician, who died in…
Gov’t to carry out review of Montserrat’s 20mph speed limit
Deputy Premier Samuel Joseph has directed a review of Montserrat’s speed limits in response to a recent notice from police on intensified enforcement. He said…
Opposition leader calls for change to island-wide 20mph speed limit
Paul Lewis, leader of the official opposition, has called for a change to traffic legislation that limits speeds on roads in Montserrat to 20 miles…