John Osborne Jr named second member of United Alliance
The United Alliance has named its second candidate for Montserrat’s 2024 general election as political newcomer John Osborne Junior. He is joining party leader Reuben…
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Construction at Little Bay port expected to be finished by May
A four-month extension has been added to the original construction timeline for the new port in Little Bay. The groundbreaking at the site of the…
New generator at asphalt plant to help with road repair backlog
A new generator at Montserrat’s asphalt production plant will help to resolve an electrical issue which has caused a delay in the production of road…
Rebar corrosion at port is ‘normal’, says works minister
Mild corrosion of rebar is a normal aspect of construction, according to Works Minister Samuel Joseph. The deputy premier was responding to a question from…
Deputy premier says utilities company is a ‘hot potato’ issue
Montserrat’s electricity and water provider has suffered from financial and infrastructure problems for a very long time, according to Deputy Premier Samuel Joseph. In a…
Former premier Reuben T Meade announces return to politics
Two-time chief minister and Montserrat’s first premier, Reuben T Meade, has announced he will be running in the upcoming general election as the leader of…
Government is helping MUL to stabilise utilities, premier says
The government is working along with Montserrat Utilities Limited (MUL) to make sure that there is consistency in its utilities service provision, according to Premier…
Premier confirms commitment to civil servants’ pay rise
“Government made a decision, a commitment to public servants, to give a salary increase,” Premier Joseph E Farrell confirmed during a press conference on 11…
Montserrat made a ‘very strong’ budget case to UK
“We have made our case – a very strong case,” said Premier Joseph E Farrell following this year’s budget support mission from the United Kingdom.…
Cousins jailed for stabbing rival gang member on Boxing Day
Cousins Rajae Thomas and Raschief Griffiths have been jailed for three years after being found guilty of stabbing a rival gang member multiple times with…