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…
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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…
Health ministry awaits report on feasibility of dialysis services
The Ministry of Health is awaiting the publication of a report on the feasibility of introducing kidney dialysis services in Montserrat before deciding on its…
Motion of no confidence in speaker deferred again
A motion of no confidence in Charliena White, speaker of the Montserrat Legislative Assembly, has been deferred for a second time. On 25 June, opposition…
New law establishes procedures for oversight of cemeteries
A new law updates the rules on how cemeteries should be licensed, managed and protected in Montserrat. The Cemeteries Bill 2024 passed into law on…
Hurricane Beryl strengthens to Category 5 as it heads towards Jamaica
9am AST, 2 July, 2024 After devastating several islands in the southeastern Caribbean, Hurricane Beryl continues to head west, now as a Category 5 storm…
Tax defaulter escapes sentencing due to court error
A Montserrat business owner will not be sentenced for failing to submit five tax returns over the course of five years because the matter went…
Legislative assembly receives enhanced protections under law
A newly passed law defines the powers, privileges and immunities of the Montserrat Legislative Assembly. Among other things, it allows members to speak freely without…