Marjorie Smith elected as speaker of Montserrat Legislative Assembly
Veteran civil servant Marjorie Smith has been appointed as the sixth speaker of the Montserrat Legislative Assembly. Smith took her oath before Governor Sarah Tucker…
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Shipment delay impacts infrastructure progress at Little Bay port
Construction at the new multi-million dollar port in Little Bay has slowed again due to a delayed material shipment from the Dominican Republic. Deputy Premier…
Premier says post election public holiday not possible right now
Premier Reuben Meade has said Montserrat’s post election public holiday cannot take place at this time for financial reasons. The holiday is traditionally held the…
Jewellery burglar sentenced to three years probation and $1,000 fine
A 31-year-old man who pleaded guilty to burglary has been sentenced in Montserrat High Court to three years on probation and ordered to pay a…
WATCH: Tourism Authority launches Montserrat Carnival promo video
The Montserrat Tourism Authority has unveiled this year’s highly anticipated Montserrat Carnival promotional video, capturing the vibrant spirit and rich cultural heritage of the island.…
Judge rejects MFA officials’ bid to strike out five tax charges
A judge has dismissed an application by two officials from the Montserrat Football Association (MFA) to strike five tax offences from an indictment. MFA president…
Gov’t receives aircraft viability report but public release is on hold
An independent report looking into the viability of operating various types of aircraft at John A Osborne Airport in Montserrat has been shared with the…
New premier promises to have access ‘sorted out’ for festive season
There will be a ferry service as well as flights between Montserrat and Antigua by the festive season, Montserrat’s new premier has promised. “We will…
Montserrat’s new government sworn in, portfolios announced
The United Alliance government has been sworn in, with political veteran Reuben T Meade returning to office as Montserrat’s new premier. Meade will act as Minister…
United Alliance secures majority in Montserrat Legislative Assembly
After a long night of vote counting, the nine new members of the Montserrat Legislative Assembly have been officially announced. The newly formed United Alliance,…