Montserrat records 33 candidates for upcoming general election
A total of 33 electoral candidates will compete for seats in the Montserrat Legislative Assembly during the general election on 24 October. The Electoral Commission…
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Concacaf Nations League: Bonaire claims victory over Montserrat
Montserrat suffered an unlucky 1-0 defeat to Bonaire, just days after celebrating a hard-fought victory against the same team in the Concacaf Nations League. The…
Concacaf Nations League: Montserrat secures 1-0 win against Bonaire
Montserrat earned a 1-0 win over Bonaire in the team’s third Concacaf Nations League match, securing a valuable three points. The group stage game, held…
Gov’t invites bids for ferry services for peak season and beyond
The government has opened up the bidding process for qualified operators to provide passenger ferry services to and from Montserrat. There are two time periods…
Governor’s Office faces backlash over safety-related statement
Residents and politicians from across party lines have voiced upset over a recent statement from the Governor’s Office in Montserrat on the safety of the…
Compassion plea for pregnant prisoner gathers widespread support
A plea to Governor Sarah Tucker to show leniency to a pregnant inmate due to give birth this month has garnered support throughout Montserrat. Residents…
Hurricane Leslie forecast to stay well clear of Montserrat
7 October, 9.30am Category one cyclone Hurricane Leslie is expected to head north into the open Atlantic, completely missing the Caribbean region. In its 5am…
Montserrat records spike in volcanic earthquake activity
The Montserrat Volcano Observatory recorded 43 volcano tectonic earthquakes and one hybrid earthquake on the island over the past week. The number of earthquakes between…
Human rights advocate calls for compassion for pregnant prisoner
A child social worker has called on Governor Sarah Tucker to consider “clemency or some form of leniency” for a pregnant inmate at His Majesty’s…
Montserrat’s pioneer recycling programme ends over lack of funding
Montserrat’s first national recycling and single-use plastic reduction programme has come to an end after more than six years, following a struggle to secure sustainable funding.…