Minister for the Environment, Honourable Crenston Buffonge is set to participate in the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference scheduled to take place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The conference will include the 28th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP 28).

The minister will be travelling with principal environmental officer, Barry Mahabir, and acting director of the Energy Unit, Marissa Allen.

As of December 06, 2023, EC$2.00 notes will be available at commercial banks across the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU), including Montserrat.

The Montserrat Tourism Division under the portfolio of the Office of the Premier within the Government of Montserrat, is excited to announce a Montserrat Diaspora Investment Engagement, scheduled to take place from the 4th to 8th March 2024. This significant event precedes the iconic St. Patrick’s Festival carded for 9th to 18th March, 2024, creating two dynamic weeks of collaboration and celebration.

In a ceremony held on Saturday, 18 November 2023, Warrant Officer Class 2 Jemron Delplesche was officially invested with the Caribbean Cadet Medal (CCM) by Captain (R) Peter W A White, OBE, ED, CCM. The investiture, held on behalf of Commanding Officer Captain Colin Fergus, took place at Brades, Montserrat.

An official at the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is encouraging Montserrat to use the creative industry to help generate wealth and boost the local economy.

Malene Joseph, Coordinator for the CDB’s Cultural and Creative Industries Innovation Fund (CIIF)  draws attention to the four festivals and a volcano concept, being promoted by the Montserrat Tourism Division.

Speaking specifically of the Montserrat situation, Joseph explained how the festivals can have a lasting impact on the community.

The practice of sustainable fishing should be encouraged for fish to continue being a source of food and income in Montserrat.

So says director of Tourism, Rosetta West-Gerald.

Speaking at the Ministry of agriculture-organized Fishing Tournament on Sunday, Mrs West-Gerald noted the importance of responsible fishing.

A young medical officer says providing clear career pathways for youths is key to retaining Montserrat’s population, which has been in decline.

Dr. Tiffany Skerritt was also a keynote speaker at the 4th annual Montserrat Conference, which was held virtually on Saturday.

Suicide is not just a global issue but matters to the people of Montserrat.

That was the message given to men by the Honourable Veronica Dorsette-Hector last Friday at the Men’s Wellness Day.

On Friday November 17, 2023, Premier, Hon. Joseph E. Farrell and the Deputy Premier, Dr. the Hon. Samuel Joseph had several scheduled meetings in the United Kingdom (UK) focusing on Youth, Education and Trade.

The Government of Montserrat has pledged to work with fishers to ensure their needs are met.

The Montserrat Tourism Division has announced the visit of the Jeans for Freedom ferry on Saturday, December 2nd, 2023.

The vessel boasts a capacity of 437 passengers and so far 200 passengers have already booked for this exciting excursion, and the anticipation is high that by the date of travel.

Jeans for Freedom, specializes in providing discovery days to various islands, including St Kitts, Antigua, Marie-Galante, Dominica, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent, and Montserrat.

Premier, Honourable Joseph E. Farrell led a Montserrat delegation to the UK for the annual Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) in London from November 14 to 15, 2023.  Premier and the other leaders of the UK Overseas Territories discussed and reviewed a Joint UK-OT Declaration on future UK strategy in its relationship with the Overseas Territories. Premier Farrell made several interventions on all the agenda items.