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Montserrat Embarks on Developing its First National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan
I News Cayman
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January 21, 2025
By OECS Communications Montserrat, in collaboration with the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), has embarked on a groundbreaking initiative to craft its first-ever National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP). This...
Government’s £7 Million Priority Utilities Project to be Operational This Year
Radio Montserrat
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The Government of Montserrat has formalized a £7 million funding agreement with the UK government to address critical upgrades in the island's water, electricity, and sewage infrastructure. These upgrades form part of the Government’s Priority...
Bermuda Officers Assist Montserrat Police
Bernnews
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March 18, 2025
Sergeant Jerry Waterman, Constable Stephen Allen, and Constable Melissa Butler from the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] recently traveled to assist the Royal Montserrat Police Service. The BPS said, “Three Bermuda Police Service officers are on loan...
The Unchecked Power of Caribbean Politicians: A History of Attacks on the Defenseless
Times Caribbean
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March 17, 2025
The current controversy surrounding Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) Governor Timothy Antoine is not an isolated incident. It is part of a troubling pattern in Caribbean politics—one in which leaders attack those who cannot defend themselves,...
Citrus Fruits Now Allowed in Montserrat
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March 8, 2025
The Governor of Montserrat, acting on the advice of Cabinet, has enacted The Plant Protection (Amendment of Schedules) Regulations 2025 (S.R.O. 4 of 2025), allowing the importation of citrus fruits into the island. The statutory rule and order,...
Election Observer Mission Gives Recommendations for Montserrat's Election System
Radio Montserrat
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For Montserrat’s election system to fully align with global standards, key International standard treaties should be extended to the island. This is another key recommendation from the Election Observer Mission Official report. Head of the...
Montserrat’s Healthcare Crisis and the United Alliance’s Vision for Change
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January 12, 2025
Montserrat faces a healthcare crisis marked by rising rates of chronic illnesses, late-stage cancer diagnoses, and inadequate emergency care, as outlined in a recent presentation by Dr. Ingrid Buffonge, Minister of Health. The new minister, who is...
Montserrat 2024 Election Observation Mission Publishes Final Report
Radio Montserrat
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The Montserrat 2024 Election Observation Mission has published its final report on the electoral process here. After presenting a preliminary statement a few days after election day, Head of Mission Shellya Rogers-Webster and her technical team...
Minister Buffonge Outlines Vision for Education Transformation on Montserrat
Discover Montserrat
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January 12, 2025
Minister of Education, Health, and Social Services Dr. Ingrid Buffonge has unveiled an ambitious plan to revamp Montserrat’s education system, aligning it with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the island’s 2023...
Government Plans To Increase Airlift
Radio Montserrat
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The Government has reached an agreement with a regional airline to increase airlift into Montserrat. Premier the Honourable Reuben says more details will be forthcoming in the coming days, but eh agreement will see a drop in ticket prices He made...
Residents Question UK’s Decision to Transfer Convicted Paedophile to Montserrat
Discover Montserrat
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March 2, 2025
Residents and nationals of Montserrat are raising concerns over a recent decision by the UK to transfer a convicted paedophile from the Chagos Islands to the island’s only prison, HMP in Brades. The decision, first reported by The Times UK, has...
UK Media Personality Scarlette Douglas in Montserrat for St. Patrick’s Festival
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March 12, 2025
The Montserrat Tourism Authority (MTA) is hosting popular British television presenter, Scarlette Douglas on her visit to the island to experience the St. Patrick’s Festival celebrations. According to the MTA, Scarlette, widely recognised for her...
Rotary Club of Montserrat Honors Neville "Brass" Blake for Dedicated Service
Radio Montserrat
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The Rotary Club of Montserrat has paid tribute to a long-time friend of the Club and frequent volunteer, Neville “Brass “ Blake. Membership director of the Rotary Club, Michelle Cassell, says the tribute was part of the visit of the district...
Antigua PM has seen nothing that undermines ECCB governor’s integrity
I Witness News
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March 9, 2025
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) — Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne says he has not seen “any case of corruption” that would undermine the integrity of the Governor of the St. Kitts-based Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) Timothy...
Is Montserrat’s Surge in Strokes and Heart Attacks Linked to a Sedentary Lifestyle?
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March 10, 2025
Is Montserrat’s surge in strokes and heart attacks linked to a sedentary lifestyle? Minister of Health, Dr Ingrid Buffonge, suggests that inactivity may be a significant contributing factor to the alarming rise in cases. Recent data from Glendon...
Grenada chairs 3rd Meeting of OECS Council of Ministers for Immigration
Now Grenada
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March 6, 2025
The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) 3rd Council of Ministers for Immigration was successfully convened on 5 March 2025, at the Radisson Beach Resort, Grenada, under the Chairmanship of the Honourable Dickon Mitchell, Prime Minister...
COMMUNIQUE – 48th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM
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March 2, 2025
The Forty-Eighth Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) was held in Barbados from 19 -21 February 2025 under the chairmanship of the Honourable Mia Amor Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados....
Gonsalves ‘not confirming or denying’ letter condemning EC$22m ‘palace’ for ECCB Governor
I Witness News
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March 5, 2025
Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves said Wednesday he was not confirming or denying any correspondence he might have sent regarding the construction of an EC$22 million official resident for the Governor of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) in...
Jessica Sweeney Appointed Deputy Director of Montserrat’s Financial Intelligence Unit
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February 26, 2025
Superintendent Jessica Sweeney has been appointed as the new substantive Deputy Director, Financial Intelligence Unit, with effect from March 1, 2025. This was announced today by the Governor’s Office who has responsibility for justice. Supt...
Montserrat’s General Elections to be Held on October 24
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August 25, 2024
October 24, 2024, has been announced as the dates for Montserrat’s General Elections. The proclamation was signed by Governor Sarah Tucker on August 22 after consulting with Premier Joseph Farrell as provided for in section 67(2) of the Montserrat...