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Grays Harbor College President’s Honor List for winter quarter
The Daily World - Washington State
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April 16, 2025
Grays Harbor College has released the President’s Honor List for winter quarter. Students listed have maintained a 3.5 or higher GPA. Lauryn Aberle, Jaxon Adkison, Maira Aguilar, Emiliano Alatorre, Matthew Alexander, Savannah Algeo, Kristi Allen,...
Montserrat Records 12 Stroke Cases in 2024
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February 26, 2025
Montserrat recorded 12 stroke cases and six heart attacks in 2024, according to Minister of Health Dr Ingrid Buffonge in Parliament on Tuesday. A recent study has also revealed that diabetes and cardiovascular disease are responsible for 59% of...
Montserrat Concludes CDEMA Consultation on Strengthening Disaster Response
Radio Montserrat
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Montserrat has wrapped up its participation in the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) After Action Review of the Regional Response Mechanism (RRM) 2024 & Consultations on Building the Next Level RRM. The consultation, which...
Minister Dorsette-Hector Explains Causes of Recent Power Outages in Northern Montserrat
Radio Montserrat
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Minister for Building, Utilities, Infrastructure,Labour and transport (BUILT), Honourable Veronica Dorsette-Hector has explained the reasons for the most recent power outages that especially affected the northern part of the island. She was at the...
Cruise Lines Express Interest in Montserrat at Seatrade 2025
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April 11, 2025
Montserrat made a strategic impact at Seatrade Cruise Global 2025, the world’s premier cruise industry event being held in Miami from April 7 – 10, with a small delegation led by Rosetta West-Gerald, CEO of the Montserrat Tourism Authority. She is...
Montserrat Strengthens Efforts to Recruit and Retain Nurses
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February 26, 2025
Efforts are underway to recruit more nurses, provide professional allowances, and create specialist nursing positions to support and retain nurses in Montserrat, according to Minister of Health Dr Ingrid Buffonge. During a presentation in...
Montserrat Hosts Opening of UWI TACs Virtual Meeting
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February 26, 2025
The Government of Montserrat through the Ministry of Education and Youth Affairs hosted the Opening Ceremony of the Technical Advisory Committees (TACs) for the University of the West Indies (UWI) campuses on Tuesday, February 25. The annual TACs...
Montserrat Government Plans Price-Cap on Airline Tickets Pending Funding
Radio Montserrat
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The Government of Montserrat has announced plans to implement a price-cap arrangement with current airlines to reduce ticket prices subject to the availability of financing. In making the announcement in the Legislative Assembly Tuesday morning,...
GA high school choir wins their division in international competition held in Spain
WSBTV - Georgia
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April 13, 2025
COMMERCE, Ga. — A Georgia high school chorus is celebrating winning their division in an international choir competition. The East Jackson High School Mastery Chorus traveled to Barcelona and Lloret Del Mar, Spain where they competed in The Golden...
Gozo Easter Sunday Concert featuring Spanish Soprano Montserrat Martí Caballé
Gozo News
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April 10, 2025
This year’s Easter Sunday Concert in Gozo, will feature international Spanish Soprano Montserrat Martí Caballé, daughter of the famous operatic soprano, Montserrat Caballé, known for her 1987 duet with Freddie Mercury, “Barcelona,” later used for...
Montserrat premier calls for revamp of CARICOM institutions
I Witness News
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February 20, 2025
By Peter Richards BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC_ – Montserrat Premier Reuben Meade marked his return to the CARICOM summit saying that the 51-year-old regional integration movement as “we know it is no longer affordable to most of us and it does not...
Montserrat’s Population Declines, But Literacy and Homeownership Remain Strong
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February 12, 2025
The latest 2023 Population and Housing Census reveals a continued decline in Montserrat’s population, but also highlights key areas of resilience, including high literacy rates and strong homeownership figures. According to the census,...
Montserrat to Receive Regional Police Support for the St. Patrick’s Festival
Radio Montserrat
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A small group of officers from the Caribbean region would be on Montserrat to assist with the projected influx of visitors, during the St. Patrick’s festival season. Commissioner of Police, Mark Payne confirmed that six officers, from the Cayman...
Montserrat’s Premier to Attend ECCB Monetary Council Meeting in St Kitts and Nevis
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February 11, 2025
Premier and Minister of Finance Reuben T. Meade is scheduled to attend the 110th Meeting of the ECCB Monetary Council when it convenes at the Sir Cecil Jacob Auditorium, ECCB Headquarters, on February 14. The Governor of the Eastern Caribbean...
College leaders share concerns about loss of federal funding, international students
The Salem News - Massachusetts
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April 7, 2025
U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton recently invited local university presidents and leaders to a roundtable discussion regarding concerns about the effect of Trump administration policies on international students and student visas, as well as cuts to federal...
Montserrat Financial Intelligence Unit Strengthens Efforts to Combat Terrorist Financing
Radio Montserrat
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The Montserrat Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) continues to work towards strengthening the island’s Defenses against terrorist financing. The FIU says it recently hosted a training session with members of the Royal Montserrat Police Service that...
Montserrat Volcano Observatory Opens Abstract Submissions for SHV30 International Conference
Radio Montserrat
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The Montserrat Volcano Observatory (MVO) has officially opened abstract submissions for the Soufrière Hills Volcano International Conference (SHV30), themed Turning Magma into Momentum. The conference will be held in Montserrat, from July 14-18,...
Montserrat at a Glance – Population and Housing Census 2023
Radio Montserrat
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Wednesday, 12 February, 2025 GIU, Montserrat – The Statistics Department Montserrat (SDM) is pleased to announce the release of its first publication of the 2023 Population and Housing Census (PHC) results, Montserrat at a Glance 2023. This...
Pink Ribbon Charity Montserrat Expresses Deep Gratitude to Governor Sarah Tucker and Husband Howard
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April 2, 2025
(press release) The Pink Ribbon Charity Montserrat Inc. extends its heartfelt appreciation to Her Excellency Governor Sarah Tucker and her husband Howard for their steadfast support and generosity during their three-year tenure on the island. As...
Cultural Centre Now Managed by Montserrat Arts Council
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April 1, 2025
Premier Reuben T. Meade has confirmed that a substantial sum will be allocated for the full refurbishment of the Montserrat Cultural Centre, which is now under the management of the Montserrat Arts Council (MAC). Since it’s construction, the...