Opposition MLA to table motion of no confidence in speaker
Donaldson Romeo, opposition member of the Montserrat Legislative Assembly, plans to table a motion of no confidence in Speaker Charliena White at the next sitting.…
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United Alliance member challenges primary schools’ hair-length rule
A member of the United Alliance party has strongly criticised a rule requiring male pupils in government primary schools have their hair cut short in…
Premier to present 2024-2025 Budget in parliament on 22 April
Premier Joseph E Farrell will be delivering the government’s 2024-2025 Budget during a meeting of the Legislative Assembly on Monday, 22 April. The parliamentary session…
Outrage after school demands child’s hair must be cut short
A child in Montserrat has been told he may not be allowed to continue to attend primary school if his hair is not cut –…
United Alliance: Top public sector jobs should be for Montserratians only
“Let us stop advertising our permanent secretary and other civil service posts internationally – they should be advertised locally and within our diaspora.” Those were…
Opposition leader says gov’t is struggling with ferry contract costs
A week after announcing an EC$17 million one-year ferry contract extension, the government is at risk of not delivering on its promise, according to the…
Gov’t to carry out review of Montserrat’s 20mph speed limit
Deputy Premier Samuel Joseph has directed a review of Montserrat’s speed limits in response to a recent notice from police on intensified enforcement. He said…
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…
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…