Opposition leader calls for change to island-wide 20mph speed limit
Paul Lewis, leader of the official opposition, has called for a change to traffic legislation that limits speeds on roads in Montserrat to 20 miles…
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Young talent will help Montserrat to thrive, says deputy premier
It is time for the young people of Montserrat to take on decision making and senior leadership roles, according to Deputy Premier Samuel Joseph. Speaking…
Montserrat National Youth Parliament holds first session of 2024
The Montserrat National Youth Parliament – a group of young leaders dedicated to fostering civic engagement and advocating for youth-related issues – sat for the…
Three quarters of Montserrat’s population are registered to vote
The number of registered voters in Montserrat currently totals 3,427 – just over three quarters of the island’s latest population estimate of 4,433 people. The…
United Alliance names Dwayne Hixon as third electoral candidate
Newly formed political party, United Alliance, announced its third candidate for Montserrat’s 2024 general election this week. Dwayne Hixon, who ran as a member of…
Tenders sought for design of new parliament building in Little Bay
Interested parties have just two more weeks to submit tenders to design a key element of Montserrat’s civic infrastructure – a new parliament building. The…
Donaldson Romeo and team to contest general election
Former premier Donaldson Romeo has announced his intention to contest the upcoming general election with a team of “dedicated, trust-worthy and capable individuals”. In a…
John Osborne Jr named second member of United Alliance
The United Alliance has named its second candidate for Montserrat’s 2024 general election as political newcomer John Osborne Junior. He is joining party leader Reuben…
Rebar corrosion at port is ‘normal’, says works minister
Mild corrosion of rebar is a normal aspect of construction, according to Works Minister Samuel Joseph. The deputy premier was responding to a question from…
Deputy premier says utilities company is a ‘hot potato’ issue
Montserrat’s electricity and water provider has suffered from financial and infrastructure problems for a very long time, according to Deputy Premier Samuel Joseph. In a…