New working hours for Montserrat’s public service approved ‘in principle’
An internal communication from the Office of the Deputy Governor has confirmed that Montserrat’s Cabinet has “in principle” approved revised working hours for the public…
Author: Rebecca Bird
Health minister says cannabis should be decriminalised for Rastafarians
Health Minister Ingrid Buffonge has pledged her commitment to ensuring that Rastafarians in Montserrat can use cannabis without fear of persecution, imprisonment or discrimination. “From…
Rower two-thirds through 3,000-mile journey for Montserrat charity
A UK rower has completed two-thirds of a 3,000-mile journey across the Atlantic to raise funds for a children’s charity in Montserrat. Ian Tyers from…
Zone V temporarily closed after earthquake swarm recorded at volcano
The Montserrat Volcano Observatory recorded a “brief but intense” swarm of 93 earthquakes in the vicinity of Soufriere Hills volcano this morning, 19 December. In…
Health minister says it is important to admit that access is ‘inadequate’
Access to and from Montserrat is “definitely not adequate” and will be a priority area for the new government, health minister Ingrid Buffonge stated in…
Family seeks public’s help for young man battling heart condition
Twenty-year-old Azaar Mitchell from Montserrat urgently needs costly, life-saving treatment to combat a painful and debilitating heart condition. His stepmother, Shimmoya Latty-Mitchell, is appealing to…
Health minister calls for better hygiene amid ‘horrific’ fly problem
Montserrat’s health minister has urged residents to practise good hygiene to prevent health problems amid an increase in the island’s fly population. On Monday, 16…
Appeals court frees mother jailed for two years for $15k theft
A mother of young children who was jailed for 28 months for stealing just over EC$15,200 from the Montserrat Port Authority has been released from…
WATCH: Montserrat secures first victory in basketball invitational
The second evening of the Montserrat Basketball Invitational Tournament saw the British Virgin Islands face off against St Kitts and Nevis, and Montserrat play against…
Premier blames access issues on past economic mismanagement
Premier Reuben Meade has attributed the lack of ferries and affordable flights to Montserrat this December to financial mismanagement by the previous government. Last week,…