Man accused of raping a child granted bail ahead of December hearing
A man who has been charged with the rape and grievous sexual assault of a child in Montserrat has been granted bail. The accused, who…
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UK and US citizens charged with fishing and drugs offences
Two people have been charged with fishing and drugs offences after a foreign boat was found sailing illegally in Montserrat’s waters. The Royal Montserrat Police…
Police warn of WhatsApp scams targeting Montserrat residents
There has been a spike in WhatsApp account hacking incidents in Montserrat, according to the Royal Montserrat Police Service. A Facebook post on 11 October said…
Compassion plea for pregnant prisoner gathers widespread support
A plea to Governor Sarah Tucker to show leniency to a pregnant inmate due to give birth this month has garnered support throughout Montserrat. Residents…
Human rights advocate calls for compassion for pregnant prisoner
A child social worker has called on Governor Sarah Tucker to consider “clemency or some form of leniency” for a pregnant inmate at His Majesty’s…
Mark Payne officially appointed as Montserrat’s police commissioner
Veteran law enforcer Mark Payne has been formally named as Montserrat’s commissioner of police after acting in the role for four months. His selection followed…
Censored pro-marijuana radio guest loses freedom of expression case
A man removed from a ZJB Radio show for sharing his views on the medicinal benefits of marijuana has had his freedom of expression case…
Sea crime experts boost Montserrat’s maritime security skills
A team of international maritime security experts have concluded a training session with Montserrat’s Joint Maritime Control Unit, aimed at boosting the island’s ability to…
Montserrat court denies dismissal of 18 human trafficking charges
A man from Dominica accused of smuggling 18 people into Montserrat earlier this year, has had his request for dismissal of all charges rejected in…
Prison CCTV system is only ‘partially functioning’, says premier
The closed circuit television (CCTV) system at His Majesty’s Prison in Brades is just “partially functioning”, Premier Joseph E Farrell has said. The premier was…