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…
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Premier: Montserrat’s BOT status is limiting its growth
Montserrat’s status as a British overseas territory is limiting the type of investment opportunities it can adopt, according to Premier Joseph E Farrell. “Our status…
John A Osborne Airport needs to be replaced or expanded, premier says
Montserrat’s 18-year-old airport is “not conducive to economic growth” and needs to be either expanded or replaced, according to Premier Joseph E Farrell. Speaking on…
Gov’t to spend $17m to continue ferry service for one year
A Mexican ferry company is set to sign a multi-million-dollar contract with the government, extending the operation of its V2V Empress passenger boat for one…
Premier reflects on history and sacrifices in St Patrick’s Day message
Premier Joseph E Farrell spoke about the sacrifices of Montserratians and the history of the St Patrick’s Day celebrations in a special address, released on…
Premier attends UK trade and investment mission in Antigua
Premier Joseph E Farrell is in Antigua this week for the first United Kingdom-Caribbean multi-sector trade and investment mission. On Monday and Tuesday, 11 and…
Premier joins regional leaders for tourism meetings in Saint Martin
The Caribbean Tourism Organization hosted a gathering of regional leaders in Saint Martin for its first round of business meetings this year. During the week-long…
Premier confirms commitment to civil servants’ pay rise
“Government made a decision, a commitment to public servants, to give a salary increase,” Premier Joseph E Farrell confirmed during a press conference on 11…
Montserrat made a ‘very strong’ budget case to UK
“We have made our case – a very strong case,” said Premier Joseph E Farrell following this year’s budget support mission from the United Kingdom.…