Audit finds Montserrat is generally well-prepared for a disaster
A comprehensive disaster management audit has found that Montserrat is generally well-prepared for future disasters, with some areas that can be improved. The University of…
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Gov’t seeks consultant to review pay inequalities among civil servants
The government is seeking the services of a consultant to address long-standing inequalities with the wages of Montserrat’s public workers. It has issued an invitation…
SHV30 to mark 30 years of volcanic research in Montserrat
The first details have been released on SHV30, a scientific conference taking place in 2025 to celebrate Montserrat’s role in advancing the global understanding of…
Free energy meters now available for Montserrat residents
The Ministry of Energy is offering residents in Montserrat free meters to help them to track their household energy usage. Individuals can sign up for…
Registration now open for Walk Across Montserrat fundraiser
Residents and visitors to Montserrat are invited to register now for the annual Walk Across Montserrat to raise money for children’s afterschool education. For a…
Defence force engages in tactical exercises in zones A, B and C
The Royal Montserrat Defence Force is conducting a week-long field training camp, building on the success of weekend camps held in October. The exercise began…
Montserrat Focus seeks sponsors to support independent journalism
We are seeking financial sponsors to support our independent, community-driven journalism in exchange for prominent brand placement across all of our platforms. Established in February 2024,…
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Everything. [Period] initiative tackles period poverty in Montserrat
Period poverty remains a challenge for many school-age girls in Montserrat, often causing them to miss classes due to limited access to menstrual health resources.…
Alliougana Literature Festival 2024: A celebration of the written word
The 2024 Alliougana Literature Festival begins today, marking the start of a vibrant programme of workshops, discussions, and celebrations of the written word. Residents and…
Public invited to Montserrat launch of ‘Politicalypso’ book this weekend
A book chronicling the relationship between politics and calypso over six decades in Montserrat is being launched on island this weekend. Residents and visitors are…