Premier attends CDB board of governors meeting in Canada
Premier Joseph E Farrell and Financial Secretary Lindorna Lambert-Sweeney were in Canada this week for a meeting of the board of governors of the Caribbean…
Category: Politics
Opposition: Delayed gov’t funding causes hardship for residents
The leader of the opposition has demanded answers from the finance minister on an alleged lack of funding for “highly anticipated” government maintenance jobs. Paul…
Deputy premier asks for substantial UK funding to fix failing utilities
Deputy Premier Samuel Joseph has requested financial support from the United Kingdom to help fix Montserrat’s failing electricity, water and sewage infrastructure. Speaking during his…
Gov’t releases summarised guide to the 2024-2025 Budget
The Ministry of Finance and Economic Management has put together a document containing a basic outline of this year’s government spending. The 10-page ‘Citizens Guide…
Financial secretary to become next deputy governor
Financial secretary Lindorna Lambert-Sweeney will become the next deputy governor following the departure of Lyndell Simpson, the Governor’s Office has announced. She will step into…
National Audit Office Bill faces delays over independence concerns
A proposed law which will see the creation of a National Audit Office faces another delay after members of the Montserrat Legislative Assembly expressed concerns…
Jury Act amended after sections ruled unconstitutional
Montserrat’s Jury Act has been amended following a ruling in the High Court that parts of the law were unconstitutional. The Jury (Amendment) Bill 2024…
Opposition member defers motion of no confidence in speaker
Opposition member Donaldson Romeo deferred a motion of no confidence in Speaker Charliena White, during the latest sitting of the Montserrat Legislative Assembly. The decision…
Shops in Montsterrat can now open on most public holidays
A newly revised law means that apart from Good Friday, the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day, shops can now stay open…
Debra Lewis joins NPM party to contest general election
Former senior civil servant Debra Sharlene Lewis has announced her plans to contest the general election as a member of the National Progressive Movement (NPM).…