WATCH: Election candidates share their policies on the airwaves
As general election day draws nearer, Montserrat’s competing political parties and independent nominees have have taken their campaigns to the airwaves. Electoral candidates have been…
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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…
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…
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…
Law passed to help prevent terrorist activities in Montserrat
A new law allows the governor to impose targeted financial sanctions related to terrorism, terrorist financing and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. The…
Legislative assembly approves additional $27m gov’t spend
The Montserrat Legislative Assembly has sanctioned an additional government spend of EC$27.1 million for this financial year. The Supplementary Appropriation (2024) Bill was passed into…
Premier admits late budget caused UK funding delays
The first tranche of funding to Montserrat from the United Kingdom government was delayed this financial year because the 2024-2025 Budget was delivered late. Premier Joseph…
Opposition member sits on gov’t side to help pass bills in parliament
The opposition’s David Osborne has moved to the government’s bench in the Montserrat Legislative Assembly to assist in the passing of two finance bills. “Today,…
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…