NPM and PDM parties merge ahead of the general election
The newly formed National Progressive Movement (NPM) has merged with the People’s Democratic Movement (PDM) ahead of the general election in October. PDM leader Paul…
Author: Rebecca Bird
Search team finds tank from missing fisherman John Lee’s boat
The multi-agency team searching for Montserrat fire officer John Lee has discovered a fuel tank from his boat off the coast of Redonda. Acting Commissioner…
Lindorna Sweeney sworn in as Montserrat’s new deputy governor
Former financial secretary Lindorna Sweeney has been sworn in as Montserrat’s new deputy governor and will officially assume the role on 1 September. Governor Sarah…
Police ask for public’s help to locate fire officer missing at sea
The Royal Montserrat Police Service is asking for the public’s help to locate fire officer John Lee who has been missing at sea since Wednesday…
Tropical wave has 40% chance of cyclone formation in seven days
29 August, 4pm: A tropical wave over the central Atlantic has a 40% chance of forming a cyclone within seven days, according to the National…
Debra Lewis quits NPM to run as an independent candidate
Former senior civil servant Debra Sharlene Lewis has announced her plans to contest the upcoming general election in Montserrat as an independent candidate. She said…
New MCAP leader says parliament dissolution is ‘pivotal chapter’
Samuel Joseph, the new leader of the Movement for Change and Prosperity (MCAP) political party, has called the dissolution of parliament a “pivotal chapter” in…
Montserrat court denies dismissal of 18 human trafficking charges
A man from Dominica accused of smuggling 18 people into Montserrat earlier this year, has had his request for dismissal of all charges rejected in…
MCAP announces full slate of candidates for general election
The Movement for Change and Prosperity (MCAP) has announced its full list of nine candidates for Montserrat’s upcoming general election. Leading the political party is…
Tropical storm expected to hit Montserrat early Tuesday morning
12 August, 10am: Residents are being urged to prepare for the arrival of a tropical storm which is likely to pass over Montserrat late this…