2023 Census: Montserrat’s total labour force down 5% from 2011
The number of people in Montserrat of working age who are employed or actively seeking work has decreased by 5% in 12 years. The total…
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De Voice is second runner up in Leeward Islands calypso comp
The former winner of the Leeward Islands Calypso Monarch Competition, Keithroy ‘De Voice’ Morson, has this year walked away with the second runner up prize.…
Montserrat’s calypso monarchs to battle for Leeward Islands crown
Montserrat’s reigning calypso monarch will be competing with the Leeward Islands champion – also from Montserrat – for this year’s regional crown. According to a…
Government introduces more modern policy for scholarships
A new Cabinet-approved policy for scholarship awards will allow residents to apply for courses in subjects that tap into their natural interests and abilities. The…
Premier offers message of hope on 29th anniversary of eruptions
Thursday, 18 July, marked 29 years since Soufriere Hills volcano in Montserrat began erupting – a catastrophic, years long event that devastated the town of…
Date announced for this year’s Montserrat diaspora symposium
Montserrat Tourism Authority has announced the date of this year’s diaspora symposium which will take place during Montserrat Calabash Festival. The event is scheduled for…
Gov’t publishes performance report on sustainable development goals
The government has released a comprehensive report outlining its progress in achieving a series of long-term sustainable development goals for Montserrat. The 2021/2022 Montserrat National…
Montserrat community invited to take part in sea turtle survey
A marine conservation non-profit based in Montserrat is inviting people to take part in an in-water sea turtle survey this summer. Fish ‘N Fins is…
Montserrat celebrates National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving
In celebration of this year’s National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving on 10 July, a national service was held in Bethesda Methodist Church in Cavalla…
Premier honours Canada’s new speaker of Montserratian descent
Premier Joseph E Farrell presented a gift to Greg Fergus, Canada’s new Speaker of the House of Commons, during a recent trip to the country.…