VIDEO: Watch ‘Beauty for Ashes’ documentary film
A new documentary has been released, shedding light on Montserrat’s struggles during and after the eruption of the Soufrière Hills volcano in the 1990s. ‘Beauty…
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Police trained to use electronic stun guns against armed criminals
Officers in the Royal Montserrat Police Service are undergoing training from the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service on how to use Taser devices against armed…
Health ministry warns of highly contagious scabies outbreak
Members of the public are being asked to closely monitor their skin and that of those in their care for symptoms of scabies following an…
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…
Field study explores Montserrat’s geothermal energy potential
Researchers from the United Kingdom flew out to Montserrat this June to investigate the volcanic island’s potential as a source of geothermal energy and critical…
Twelve awarded medals for roles in king’s coronation
Ten members of the Royal Montserrat Defence Force and two officers from the Royal Montserrat Police Service have been honoured with King Charles III Coronation…
Gov’t encourages more uptake of Zone C building incentives
The government is urging people to contribute to the redevelopment of a former exclusion zone by taking advantage of incentives before they expire next year.…
Another new acting police chief takes over leadership duties
Governor Sarah Tucker and Chief Magistrate Vashti Chatoor have sworn in Mark Keith Payne as the next new acting police commissioner. He will take office…
New generator is in the ‘testing phase’, says energy minister
A new generator that is being installed to update Montserrat Utility Limited (MUL)’s power generation is now in the “testing phase”. That’s according to Deputy…
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…