Premier calls for overhaul of CARICOM during regional leaders’ meeting
A lack of free movement between member states, the irregular allocation of regional project funds, and high annual contributions are among Premier Reuben Meade’s key…
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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…
Fundraisers exceed target to cover young man’s pacemaker surgery
The fundraising goal for 20-year-old Azaar Mitchell’s pacemaker surgery has been surpassed, and no further financial contributions are needed. The EC$94,000 that has been raised…
Winair launches six-week scheduled flight service to Montserrat
Winward Islands Airways (Winair) has launched its six-week service to Montserrat with the first scheduled flight of the season. The flight took off from VC…
UN regional coordinator visits Montserrat to affirm ongoing support
A senior United Nations representative is visiting Montserrat this week to reaffirm the organisation’s support for the island. The government is hosting Simon Springett, the…
Montserrat to be dropped from official development assistance list
At the end of this year, Montserrat is expected to be removed from the global list of countries and territories eligible for official development assistance.…
UK’s budget support mission visit was ‘very pleasant’, says premier
Premier Reuben Meade has described this year’s discussions with a team from the United Kingdom about financial support for Montserrat as “very pleasant”. Representatives from…
Montserrat’s financial safeguards meet most international benchmarks
A lengthy report which discusses Montserrat’s efforts to prevent illicit financial activities has found it to be largely compliant with international standards. The 223-page assessment…
Montserrat develops strategy and action plan to protect biodiversity
The Government of Montserrat in collaboration with the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) has begun to craft its first National Biodiversity Strategy and Action…
Legislative Assembly approves $26 million boost in gov’t spends
The Montserrat Legislative Assembly has passed a supplementary appropriation bill granting the government access to an additional EC$26 million. The budget boost includes just over…