A pause, not a goodbye from Montserrat Focus
This week, I’ve made the difficult decision to temporarily pause news coverage on Montserrat Focus. As a fully self-funded, independent operation, I simply don’t have…
Category: Headline News
Health officials warn of highly contagious flu outbreak in Montserrat
The Ministry of Health has issued a public health alert following a recent outbreak of Influenza A in Montserrat. There has been a “significant increase”…
Chartered ferry to transport passengers of cancelled Winair flights
Passengers who have tickets for cancelled outbound Winair flights will be able to travel from Montserrat to Antigua on a chartered ferry, the government has…
King Charles III sends well wishes to Montserrat for St Patrick’s Day
King Charles III has sent a letter to Governor Sarah Tucker, extending well wishes to Montserrat for St Patrick’s Day and the year ahead. This…
Prisoner from Chagos Islands arrives in Montserrat to complete sentence
A prisoner from the Chagos Islands has been successfully transferred to Montserrat to complete his sentence in His Majesty’s Prison in Brades. Responding to an…
UK television presenter in Montserrat for St Patrick’s Festival celebrations
UK television presenter Scarlette Douglas has arrived in Montserrat with her family to take part in this year’s St Patrick’s Festival celebrations. The Montserrat Tourism…
Regional officers to support Montserrat police during St Patrick’s Festival
Six police officers from the Cayman Islands and Bermuda will be supporting the Royal Montserrat Police Service during this year’s St Patrick’s Festival. This will…
Action taken on ‘long-ignored’ sexual misconduct problem at Montserrat school
Sexual misconduct has been a “long-ignored problem” at Montserrat Secondary School (MSS) but urgent action is now being taken, according to education minister Ingrid Buffonge.…
Premier announces plans for year-long price cap on Montserrat flights
Premier Reuben Meade has announced plans for a year-long price cap on flights to and from Montserrat to help make air travel more affordable. The…
Soufriere Hills volcano observers report large morning rockfall
The Montserrat Volcano Observatory has reported a “large rockfall” at the site of the Soufriere Hills volcano. The event took place on Monday, 24 February,…