5.4 magnitude earthquake recorded east of Montserrat
A ‘moderate’ earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale was just recorded 78 kilometres east of Montserrat. The University of the West Indies Seismic Research…
Category: Environment
Surge in Saharan dust causes ‘unhealthy’ air quality
Active people, those with allergies, and those with heart or respiratory conditions, should limit their time outdoors while a huge Saharan dust cloud passes over…
Tours called off after heavy rain floods Belham Valley
Montserrat’s Belham Valley has become impassable after heavy overnight rain caused flooding in the area, the Disaster Management Coordination Agency has said. In a public…
Beachgoers warned to exercise caution as more sargassum forecast
The amount of sargassum washing up on Montserrat’s beaches is expected increase in April and May, according to experts. The Caribbean Coastal Ocean Observing System…
Marguerita Bay renovation works boost beauty and access
The once secluded Marguerita Bay is now an inviting haven for residents and visitors alike, thanks to extensive government works and a spirited community clean-up.…
Tsunami simulation and drill conducted at Woodlands Beach
Pupils from St Augustine Catholic Primary School practised what they would do in the event of a tsunami at Woodlands Beach this week. The Disaster…
Six mountain chicken froglets born in London Zoo
A pair of critically endangered ‘mountain chicken’ frogs – native to Montserrat – have produced offspring in a custom-built home in London Zoo. The six,…
Air quality ‘unhealthy’ until Wednesday due to Saharan dust
The air quality in Montserrat is at an unhealthy level for sensitive groups due to a notable surge in Saharan dust, the government has said.…
Magnitude 3.8 earthquake recorded 97km from Montserrat
Earthquake experts recorded a 3.8 magnitude earthquake this morning (26 February) at a distance of 97 kilometres north of Montserrat. The University of West Indies…
Lands and survey team visit Nevis to boost skills
Four members of the Lands and Survey Department in Montserrat are spending a week on the island of Nevis as part of a skills exchange…