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…
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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,…
Montserrat to hold general election on 24 October
Governor Sarah Tucker has signed a proclamation to pave the way for Montserrat’s general election to take place this October. After consulting with the Premier…
Debra Lewis quits NPM to run as an independent candidate
Former senior civil servant Debra Sharlene Lewis has announced her plans to contest the upcoming general election in Montserrat as an independent candidate. She said…
New MCAP leader says parliament dissolution is ‘pivotal chapter’
Samuel Joseph, the new leader of the Movement for Change and Prosperity (MCAP) political party, has called the dissolution of parliament a “pivotal chapter” in…
United Alliance unveils party manifesto ahead of general election
The newly formed United Alliance political party has released its manifesto ahead of the upcoming general election in Montserrat. It emphasises, among other things, creating…
MCAP announces full slate of candidates for general election
The Movement for Change and Prosperity (MCAP) has announced its full list of nine candidates for Montserrat’s upcoming general election. Leading the political party is…
Half of Montserrat’s airport runway lights are not working
“Technical and logistical challenges” have caused half of the runway lights at John A Osborne Airport to be out of action, the Montserrat Legislative Assembly…
Premier cuts Meade from Bank of Montserrat board of directors
Reuben T Meade, former premier and leader of the United Alliance political party, will have to give up his seat with Bank of Montserrat’s board…