Hydroponics demo to introduce farmers to modern growing methods
The Department of Agriculture is constructing a demonstration hydroponics system opposite the aquaponics site in Brades. This working model will help farmers make informed decisions…
Category: Environment
Election candidates discuss local turtle conservation strategies
Election candidates, community leaders, and environmental advocates spoke about how to safeguard Montserrat’s rich marine biodiversity during a educational workshop. The ‘Candidates for Conservation’ event,…
Montserrat’s climate change projects can apply for grants up to $3m
Organisations in Montserrat that use coastal and marine ecosystems to help communities adapt to climate change can apply for a grant from US$400,000 up to…
Simulated maritime disaster to test Montserrat’s response capabilities
Montserrat’s multi-agency response capabilities will be put to the test next week with a simulated major maritime emergency. The drill will look at the island’s…
Montserrat records spike in volcanic earthquake activity
The Montserrat Volcano Observatory recorded 43 volcano tectonic earthquakes and one hybrid earthquake on the island over the past week. The number of earthquakes between…
Montserrat’s pioneer recycling programme ends over lack of funding
Montserrat’s first national recycling and single-use plastic reduction programme has come to an end after more than six years, following a struggle to secure sustainable funding.…
Youth parliamentarians plant trees to combat climate change
Montserrat National Youth Parliament has secured grant funding from the Commonwealth Youth Programme to launch an ambitious tree-planting project. Members aim to combat climate change and…
Young Montserrat farmers attend symposium on future of agriculture
Two young farmers from Montserrat flew out to Dominica this August to take part in a regional agriculture conference. Kelvin Ponde and Malika Casimir were…
Oil spill team deployed to storm damaged boat in Little Bay
Montserrat’s national oil spill response team were today deployed to Little Bay to mitigate the risk of pollution from a partially submerged boat. The vessel…
MVO signs $17.5m deal with UWI for five more years of management
Montserrat Volcano Observatory (MVO) has signed a five-year management contract with University of the West Indies (UWI) Seismic Research Centre – valued at about EC$3.5…