Montserrat’s ferry service ends, despite promised contract renewal
The government’s contract with the owners of the V2V Empress has come to an end and passenger ferry services will no longer be running between…
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Weddings can now legally be held on Montserrat’s beaches and hills
New opportunities for wedding tourism have opened up following an amendment to the Marriage Act that passed through Montserrat Legislative Assembly this week. Weddings can…
IN PHOTOS: National STEM Week
School pupils and members of the public enjoyed a week of science, technology, engineering and mathematics activities during Montserrat’s first National STEM Week. The Ministry…
Primary school teachers protest ‘toxic working environment’
Several teachers from Look Out Primary School staged a silent demonstration outside the facility on 29 April to draw attention to their working conditions. The…
New head appointed to Montserrat’s London office
Kei-Retta Farrell has been appointed as the new United Kingdom representative and head of the Montserrat Government UK Office in London, England. She takes over…
2023 Census: Montserrat’s population down 10% from 2011
The number of people living in Montserrat dropped by 536 between 2011 and 2023, according to the results of the latest population and housing census.…
Shoppers can swap food for clothes to support people in need
Shoppers can pay for any item of clothing at the Montserrat Red Cross thrift shop with one to three cans, jars or sealed packets of…
United Alliance member challenges primary schools’ hair-length rule
A member of the United Alliance party has strongly criticised a rule requiring male pupils in government primary schools have their hair cut short in…
Independent report on aircraft viability to be made public soon
An independent study looking into the viability of operating various aircraft at John A Osborne Airport is complete, according to the Governor’s Office. A spokesperson…
Outrage after school demands child’s hair must be cut short
A child in Montserrat has been told he may not be allowed to continue to attend primary school if his hair is not cut –…