WATCH: Party rallies draw crowds as Montserrat’s election day nears
As Montserrat approaches general election day, the island’s competing political parties are intensifying their campaign efforts with a series of lively rallies designed to engage…
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Total of 3,464 voters registered for Montserrat’s general election
The number of Montserrat residents registered to vote in the 24 October general election has been officially tallied at 3,464. This is up just 37…
Opposition leader calls for unbiased advertising of top civil service jobs
Opposition leader Paul Lewis has raised “grave concerns” about alleged bias in the recruitment process for key government positions. In a letter addressed to Governor…
George Kirnon joins United Alliance as general election candidate
Attorney George Kirnon has announced his intention to contest the 24 October general election in Montserrat as a United Alliance candidate. “The time has finally…
Political parties engage in public outreach ahead of general election
Members of Montserrat’s competing political parties have been taking part in a variety of community outreach activities as the date of the general election draws…
Former deputy premier joins election race as independent candidate
Delmaude Ryan has announced her intention to run as an independent candidate in the 24 October general election in Montserrat. During a paid political programme…
PDM unveils full candidate list for upcoming general election
The People’s Democratic Movement (PDM) has released its full list of candidates for Montserrat’s general election on 24 October. The nine-member list features PDM leader…
NPM and PDM parties merge ahead of the general election
The newly formed National Progressive Movement (NPM) has merged with the People’s Democratic Movement (PDM) ahead of the general election in October. PDM leader Paul…
Lindorna Sweeney sworn in as Montserrat’s new deputy governor
Former financial secretary Lindorna Sweeney has been sworn in as Montserrat’s new deputy governor and will officially assume the role on 1 September. Governor Sarah…
Civil servants to receive backdated 3% pay rise in September salaries
The 3% pay rise promised to Montserrat’s government workers in April will be backdated in their September paycheques. In a press release on 21 August,…