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Darenthea Sweeney Awarded Chevening Scholarship

The Governor’s Office has announced that Darenthea Sweeney has been awarded a prestigious Chevening Scholarship for the 2025/2026 academic year. She is one of six recipients across the British Overseas Territories and will represent Montserrat in the UK’s flagship international scholarship programme. Sweeney will pursue an MSc in Climate Change Science and Management at Loughborough University. She currently serves as a Graduate Trained Teacher at the Montserrat Secondary School and also teaches part-time at the Montserrat Community College. She holds a BSc in Agricultural Technology & Geography and a Postgraduate Diploma in Geography/Social Studies Education. Her Excellency the Governor, Ms Harriet Cross, met Sweeney recently and offered her congratulations. She says her commitment to education and environmental sustainability is inspiring. According to the Governor Her studies in climate change are especially timely, and vital to Montserrat’s resilience and long-term development.

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Governor’s Office Gets New Head Of Programmes

The Governor’s Office is pleased to announce the appointment of Solomon Nyamande as the new Head of Programmes. Solomon brings to the role a background in commercial and public sector leadership, with expertise in international relations, donor engagement, infrastructure development, and climate resilience. His career spans strategic roles in programme and project management, including procurement, finance, IT, and evaluation, across both private enterprises and UK government departments. Solomon takes over from Matthew Noble, who served as Interim Head of Programmes from March 2025, and played a key role in advancing UK-funded programmes in partnership with the Government of Montserrat. The Governor’s Office extends its appreciation to Matthew for his dedicated service and warmly welcomes Solomon as he begins this role.

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Montserrat Seventh Day Adventist Youth In Dominican Republic For Summer Camp

A delegation from the Montserrat Seventh-day Adventist Churches will journey to the Dominican Republic for a summer youth camp. The camp, which will run from July 24 to August 5, seeks to foster spiritual growth, service, and cultural connection among young Adventists. Led by Pastor Morales and youth leaders Mary Farrell, Veta Nicholas, and Dawn Benn, the delegation will make up 200 young people representing St. Kitts, Nevis, Antigua, Barbuda, Dominica, Tortola, St. Lucia, Anguilla, Guyana, and Montserrat. Held under the theme “Rooted, the camp promises a packed itinerary combining faith, fellowship, and community outreach. Among the key highlights will be two major community service projects. They will be completing the construction of a home for a local woman including installing flooring, windows, and doors and giving it a fresh coat of paint. In addition, campers will distribute large food hampers to needy families in the surrounding community, bringing tangible support and compassion to those in need. Spiritual enrichment and meaningful session will take center stage each day, with campers engaging in daily revivals and Bible memorization activities. Outside of worship and service, participants will enjoy a range of interactive events and activities, including a costume and cocktail social, a cultural festival, a vintage banquet, hikes, tours, and excursions. The camp will conclude with a communion service, bringing together the diverse group in unity and reflection.

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