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…
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Atlantic disturbance has 50% chance of forming a cyclone in a week
29 July, 11.30am: An area of disturbed weather in the Atlantic Ocean has a 50% chance of turning into a weak cyclone within seven days,…
Governor calls lack of aviation fuel an ‘extraordinary situation’
Governor Sarah Tucker has addressed the lack of available aviation fuel for the two airlines that service Montserrat this week, calling it an “extraordinary situation”.…
Three receive Chevening scholarships to study in the UK
Three candidates from Montserrat have been awarded Chevening scholarships to study in the United Kingdom this coming academic year. Carmencita Duberry, Donique Layne and Lester…
MVO signs $17.5m deal with UWI for five more years of management
Montserrat Volcano Observatory (MVO) has signed a five-year management contract with University of the West Indies (UWI) Seismic Research Centre – valued at about EC$3.5…
Premier offers message of hope on 29th anniversary of eruptions
Thursday, 18 July, marked 29 years since Soufriere Hills volcano in Montserrat began erupting – a catastrophic, years long event that devastated the town of…
Montserrat’s environment takes centre stage at biodiversity workshop
Local and international experts gathered together in Montserrat this week to discuss conservation of the island’s diverse and unique environment. On Monday, 15 July, they…
Gov’t invites bids to install hurricane shutters on public buildings
The government has invited companies to bid on the installation of hurricane shutters on Montserrat’s public buildings – over a month into this year’s Atlantic…
Montserrat community invited to take part in sea turtle survey
A marine conservation non-profit based in Montserrat is inviting people to take part in an in-water sea turtle survey this summer. Fish ‘N Fins is…
Newly formed tourism authority to ‘elevate’ Montserrat
Montserrat Tourism Authority has been officially established in a bid to elevate the island’s tourism product and reach a global audience. It replaces Montserrat Tourism…