Opposition: Delayed gov’t funding causes hardship for residents
The leader of the opposition has demanded answers from the finance minister on an alleged lack of funding for “highly anticipated” government maintenance jobs. Paul…
Author: Rebecca Bird
Premier urges Montserrat’s residents to prepare for hurricanes
Premier Joseph E Farrell has urged residents to “be prepared and stay prepared” as Montserrat enters this year’s Atlantic hurricane season. He delivered his 2024…
‘It only takes one’, warns DMCA director as hurricane season begins
“We are urging all residents and visitors to take actions now to ensure that your homes, businesses and families are adequately prepared for this year’s…
Ferry operators ordered to pay $340k for gov’t contract breaches
Ferry operators Bertrand and Jennifer Burke of Jenny Tours have been ordered to pay EC$340,386.74 plus interest to the Government of Montserrat for defaulting on…
Media company ordered to pay $30k for unauthorised photo use
A Montserrat company that produced a video about Soufriere Hills volcano has been ordered to pay EC$30,000 to a photographer for using his picture without…
Another new acting police chief takes over leadership duties
Governor Sarah Tucker and Chief Magistrate Vashti Chatoor have sworn in Mark Keith Payne as the next new acting police commissioner. He will take office…
New generator is in the ‘testing phase’, says energy minister
A new generator that is being installed to update Montserrat Utility Limited (MUL)’s power generation is now in the “testing phase”. That’s according to Deputy…
Deputy premier asks for substantial UK funding to fix failing utilities
Deputy Premier Samuel Joseph has requested financial support from the United Kingdom to help fix Montserrat’s failing electricity, water and sewage infrastructure. Speaking during his…
5.4 magnitude earthquake recorded east of Montserrat
A ‘moderate’ earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale was just recorded 78 kilometres east of Montserrat. The University of the West Indies Seismic Research…
New Montserrat-based show spotlights Caribbean women
Montserratian multimedia content producer Vernaire Bass has launched a new show throwing the spotlight on women throughout the Caribbean region. ‘Women of the West Indies’,…