Montserrat Focus

24/07/2024

🔴 TRAVEL DISRUPTION: Flights to and from Montserrat have been either delayed or cancelled because of aviation fuel supply issues in Antigua.
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Flights to and from Montserrat have been either delayed or cancelled because of aviation fuel supply issues in Antigua.

23/07/2024

🔴 CHEVENING RECIPIENTS: Three candidates from Montserrat have been awarded Chevening scholarships to study in the United Kingdom this coming academic year.
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Three candidates from Montserrat have been awarded Chevening scholarships to study in the United Kingdom this coming academic year.

23/07/2024

🔴 POLICY CHANGE: A new Cabinet-approved policy for scholarship awards will allow residents to apply for courses in subjects that tap into their natural interests and abilities.
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A new Cabinet-approved policy for scholarship awards will allow residents to apply for courses in subjects that tap into their interests and abilities.

18/07/2024

🔴 Montserrat Volcano Observatory has signed a five-year management contract with UWI Seismic Research Centre – valued at about EC$3.5 million per year.
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Montserrat Volcano Observatory has signed a five-year management contract with the UWI Seismic Research Centre - valued at about EC$3.5 million per year.

18/07/2024

🔴 Thursday, 18 July, marked 29 years since Soufriere Hills volcano in Montserrat began erupting – a catastrophic, years long event that devastated the town of Plymouth and claimed 19 lives.
On the morning of the anniversary, Premier Joseph E Farrell delivered a message of reflection and hope to commemorate the occasion.
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Thursday, 18 July, marks 29 years since Soufriere Hills volcano in Montserrat began erupting – a catastrophic, years long event that devastated the town of…

18/07/2024

🔴 Local and international experts gathered together in Montserrat this week to discuss conservation of the island’s diverse and unique environment.
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Local and international experts gathered together in Montserrat this week to discuss the conservation of the island's diverse and unique environment.

18/07/2024

🔴 Reuben T Meade, former premier and leader of the United Alliance - MNI political party, will have to give up his seat with Bank of Montserrat’s board of directors next week.
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Reuben T Meade, former premier and leader of the United Alliance political party, is being removed from the Bank of Montserrat board of directors.

15/07/2024

🔴 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 hurricane season.
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The government has invited companies to bid on the installation of hurricane shutters on public buildings - over a month into Atlantic hurricane season.

14/07/2024

🔴 A judge has refused to grant legal aid to a married couple who are accused of various crimes of dishonesty in Montserrat arising from their involvement with a now defunct to***co company.
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A judge has refused to grant legal aid to a married couple who are accused of various crimes of dishonesty surrounding a Montserrat-based to***co company.

13/07/2024

🔵 The clear blue waters of the beautiful Rendezvous Beach on the north west coast of Montserrat:

Are you looking to unwind in a quiet, laid back island where the breeze is salty and the people are friendly, then you must visit Montserrat! 🌴🌊🌞🌺🏝️🤗✨

13/07/2024

🔴 Montserrat Tourism Authority has announced the date of this year’s diaspora symposium which will take place during Montserrat Calabash Festival.
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Montserrat Tourism Authority has announced the date of this year’s diaspora symposium which will take place during Montserrat Calabash Festival

12/07/2024

🔵 A marine conservation non-profit based in Montserrat is inviting people to take part in an in-water sea turtle survey this summer.
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A marine conservation non-profit based in Montserrat is inviting people to take part in an in-water sea turtle survey this summer.

12/07/2024

🔴 In celebration of this year’s National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving on 10 July, a national service was held in Bethesda Methodist Church in Cavalla Hill.
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In celebration of this year's National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving on 10 July, a national service was held in Bethesda Methodist Church in Cavalla Hill.

11/07/2024

🟡 United Alliance - MNI is hosting a radiothon on ZJB Radio - Spirit of Montserrat this morning to raise money for Montserrat Red Cross and hurricane disaster relief.

10/07/2024

🔴 Has anyone seen this dog named Precious missing from Salem?

10/07/2024

🔴 LIVE NOW: Minister of Ecclesiastical Affairs Charles Kirnon hosts a service to commemorate National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving at Bethesda Methodist Church in Cavalla Hill.

10/07/2024

🔴 Montserrat Tourism Authority has been officially established in a bid to elevate the island’s tourism product and reach a global audience.
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Montserrat Tourism Authority has been officially established in a bid to elevate the island’s tourism product and reach a global audience.

10/07/2024

🔴 The Government of Montserrat is donating EC$100,000 to the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) to help the islands impacted by Hurricane Beryl.
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The Government of Montserrat is donating EC$100,000 to the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency to help the islands impacted by Hurricane Beryl.

09/07/2024

🔴 Premier Joseph E Farrell presented a gift to Greg Fergus, Canada’s new Speaker of the House of Commons, during a recent trip to the country.
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Premier Joseph E Farrell presented a gift to Greg Fergus, Canada's new Speaker of the House of Commons, during a recent trip to the country.

09/07/2024

🔴 A Montserrat company that produced a video about Soufriere Hills volcano has been ordered to pay EC$30,000 to a photographer for using his picture without permission.
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A Montserrat company that produced a video about Soufriere Hills has been ordered to pay EC$30,000 to a photographer for unauthorised use of his picture.

08/07/2024

🔴 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 next steps.
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The Ministry of Health is awaiting the publication of a report on the feasibility of introducing kidney dialysis services before deciding on its next steps.

08/07/2024

🔴 Montserrat Red Cross has asked the public to “stand ready” to make physical donations to the islands in Grenada affected by Hurricane Beryl.
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Montserrat Red Cross has asked the public to “stand ready” to make physical donations to the islands in Grenada affected by Hurricane Beryl. Logistics for…

05/07/2024

🟣 Hundreds of well-wishers attended the graduation ceremony of Class of 2024 students at Montserrat Secondary School to celebrate the end of their high school education.
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Hundreds of well-wishers attended the graduation ceremony of Class of 2024 students at Montserrat Secondary School.

05/07/2024

🔴 The Labour Party has won the United Kingdom’s general election by a landslide, making Keir Starmer the new prime minister.
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The Labour Party has won the United Kingdom's general election in a landslide, making Keir Starmer the new prime minister.

05/07/2024

🟡 Montserratians can donate to support their Caribbean neighbours affected by Hurricane Beryl here:

The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency has created a special account to receive monetary donations in aid of its Participating States impacted by Hurricane Beryl.

For more information on how you can continue to support stay tuned to the pages of the CDEMA Coordinating Unit

04/07/2024

🟡 The Mountain Chicken Recovery Programme needs cardboard egg boxes. Can you help?

We are seeking cardboard egg boxes!!

These egg boxes contribute to our project by providing space in the insect bins that we breed at our facility in brades so that we can feed the Mountain Chickens. If you have any cardboard egg boxes that you are willing to donate, please drop them off at the Montserrat National Trust or the Plant Nursery in Brades.

Feel free to pop in by our facility on Monday, Wednesday or Friday mornings to learn about our breeding facility and project!

Thank you for your continued support.

03/07/2024

🟣 LIVE NOW: Montserrat Secondary School graduation ceremony.
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