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From Stories to Jobs: How Immersive Tourism Can Curb Youth Unemployment in Montserrat
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August 5, 2025
Montserrat is not just a place – it’s a feeling. It’s a gasp of delight that escapes the minute the island is revealed through the clouds. It’s the taste on your lips when you see a photo of goat water cooking on a coal pot. But for too long, our...
Abattoir Services Ongoing Despite Equipment Issues, Minister Confirms
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August 6, 2025
During the July sitting of the Legislative Assembly on July 27, 2025, Minister of Agriculture John Osborne fielded questions about the operational status of the abattoir, where livestock slaughter services have continued despite some equipment...
U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, June 2025
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
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August 5, 2025
Explanatory Notes Goods (Census basis) Data for goods on a Census basis are compiled from the documents collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and reflect the movement of goods between foreign countries and the 50 states, the...
Montserrat Government Responds to July Air Travel Bottlenecks
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August 4, 2025
The Government of Montserrat has acknowledged the recent shortage of airline seats to and from the island during the period July 18 to 24, 2025, citing a surge in travel demand tied to international events and new pricing policies. Premier and...
Government Targets 50% Increase in Local Chicken Production by 2026
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August 4, 2025
The Ministry of Agriculture is laying the groundwork to increase Montserrat’s local chicken meat production by 50% by the 2026/27 financial year, Minister John Osborne told Parliament last week. Responding to questions from Leader of the...
Recognition with Consequences: Singapore's Terraform Ruling and its Implications for the BVI
JD Supra - California
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August 7, 2025
On 11 July 2025, the Singapore International Commercial Court (SICC) in Re Terraform Labs Pte Ltd [2025] SGHC (I) 4 ordered a group of creditors to pay costs to the insolvent estate of blockchain company Terraform Labs. The court found that the...
Montserrat Lacks Formal Legal Aid System, Premier Confirms
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August 1, 2025
Montserrat currently has no formal legal aid system in place, Premier Reuben T. Meade confirmed during Monday’s sitting of the Legislative Assembly, responding to questions from Opposition member Donaldson Romeo. “There is currently no formal...
Minister of Health Provides Update on Emergency Care and Dialysis Services
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July 31, 2025
Montserrat is preparing to finalise a critical health agreement with the University Hospital in Guadeloupe that could significantly reduce deaths and disability caused by strokes, heart attacks, trauma, and late-stage complications of chronic...
Government Prioritises Road Repairs and Flood Resilience Following May Storms
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July 30, 2025
Montserrat’s infrastructure vulnerabilities came into sharp focus following the May 2025 flash floods, prompting urgent action to repair damaged roads and drainage systems, Minister of BUILT Veronica Dorsette-Hector told Parliament on Monday. The...
Montserrat Fire & Rescue Service Receive Advanced Ambulance Training
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July 30, 2025
The Montserrat Fire and Rescue Service completed an intensive two-day training session last week with UK health officials, further strengthening the island’s emergency response capabilities. Held at the Brades Fire Station on July 22 and 23, the...
Reimagining Montserrat – Why Now?
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August 1, 2025
Transcript from a video presentation by Editor, Nerissa Golden. Hello Beautiful People. For those who don’t know me. I am Nerissa Golden, the Editor of Discover Montserrat. I am an author and entrepreneur passionate about Montserrat and Caribbean...
Montserrat’s PRIME Expo Celebrates Five Years, Eyes Regional Growth
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July 29, 2025
The fifth annual PRIME-produced Montserrat Expo took place July 26 and 27 at the Cultural Centre, showcasing the island’s vibrant and growing business community. The event drew a strong turnout, including government officials, entrepreneurs, and...
Rowley alleges political persecution after being flagged in Antigua
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian
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Gail Alexander Senior Political Reporter Former prime minister Dr Keith Rowley is demanding an explanation on the “certain information” that led to him being flagged twice during recent transit stops in Antigua,...
Premier Meade Summarises Key Lessons Montserrat Learned from Lives Lost in the 1997 Eruption
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July 31, 2025
Premier Reuben T. Meade told Parliament on Monday, July 28, that Montserrat’s government remains committed to applying the painful lessons of the 1997 volcanic disaster to current and future disaster preparedness plans. He was responding to a...
New Air Traffic Control Tower to be Commissioned by October as Montserrat Moves to Restore Night Flights
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July 30, 2025
Montserrat’s long-awaited new air traffic control (ATC) tower is now expected to be commissioned by October 2025, a critical step toward restoring nighttime operations at the John A. Osborne Airport. Minister of BUILT Veronica Dorsette-Hector...
Repairs to Montserrat’s Battery Storage System Underway
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July 30, 2025
Minister of BUILT Veronica Dorsette-Hector confirmed in Parliament on Monday that a specialist team conducted an on-site diagnostic inspection in early July, uncovering significant faults within the system. “Twelve of the thirteen battery control...
New MV Soufrière Spirit Vessel Strengthens Montserrat’s Maritime Capabilities
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July 29, 2025
Montserrat’s maritime security and emergency response capabilities received a major boost this quarter with the official commissioning of the MV Soufrière Spirit, a state-of-the-art survey and utility vessel funded by the UK Maritime and...
Port Project Negotiations Ongoing, Government Reaffirms Commitment to Completion
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July 29, 2025
Updated: 11:11AM AST The Government of Montserrat remains committed to the long-awaited port development project, with ongoing negotiations to resolve contractor issues and secure a revised construction timeline. Minister of BUILD Veronica...
Education Minister Orders End to MSS Leveling Test
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July 30, 2025
The Ministry of Education has issued a directive to abolish the longstanding “leveling test” used to stream incoming students at the Montserrat Secondary School (MSS), citing its outdated and harmful effects. “Education officers for secondary...
Premier Defends Cultural Centre Renovation, Clarifies Use of Parliament Funds
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August 6, 2025
Premier Reuben T. Meade has defended the government’s decision to repurpose allocated funds for a new parliament building to refurbish the Montserrat Cultural Centre, stressing the importance of using the funds before their expiration date. “The...