Thermal imaging drones may soon enhance search and rescue efforts
The Royal Montserrat Police Service is considering the deployment of thermal imaging drones to enhance search and rescue operations on and around the island. Commissioner…
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Montserrat’s police chief reminds visitors that cannabis is still illegal
Commissioner of Police Mark Payne has issued a reminder to those visiting Montserrat for the St Patrick’s Festival about the island’s strict cannabis laws. “Marijuana…
Two years on, Montserrat police seek new leads on missing woman
“We are still seeking opportunities to locate Mary,” said Commissioner of Police Mark Payne, more than two years after the elderly woman was reported missing…
Paraglider cautioned after flying without clearance in Lookout
Police issued guidance to a paraglider on Sunday, 8 February, after they were observed flying without prior clearance in the Lookout area of Montserrat. The…
Bail granted to 63-year-old Davy Hill man found guilty of rape
Bertram Cecil Lindsey of Davy Hill has been granted EC$100,000 bail with one surety ahead of his sentencing for rape and attempted rape next month.…
Burglars target nurseries and primary school in nighttime raids
Burglars have targeted a primary school and two nursery schools in nighttime raids in Montserrat this week. The Royal Montserrat Police Service said in a…
Davy Hill man on trial after pleading not guilty to two rape charges
Sixty-three-year-old Bertram Cecil Lindsey from Davy Hill is on trial at Montserrat High Court after pleading not guilty to two charges of rape. The alleged…
Lookout resident ordered to vacate home and pay $34k in rent arrears
A high court judge has ordered a Lookout resident to surrender the house he has lived in for 17 years and pay more than EC$34,000…
Montserrat to open legal year with church service and parade
A public church service will be held at St John’s Anglican Church in Montserrat on Friday, 10 January, to mark the start of the new…
Appeals court frees mother jailed for two years for $15k theft
A mother of young children who was jailed for 28 months for stealing just over EC$15,200 from the Montserrat Port Authority has been released from…