Speaker the honourable Charliena White is pushing to give members of the opposition more of a voice in Parliament.
Speaking on ZJB Radio Ms. White stated that one of her aims it to increase the number of sittings of the Legislative Assembly from just one sitting per month to two.
She explained that this would give members of the opposition an opportunity to bring matters to the House.
Read MoreAs Montserrat joins the global observance of World Aids Day on Friday residents here are being warned about risk factors for the disease.
Read MoreMinister 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.
Read MoreAs of December 06, 2023, EC$2.00 notes will be available at commercial banks across the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU), including Montserrat.
Read MoreThe Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) will host a Student Information Session on
30 November for the 2024 Eastern Caribbean Central Bank/ Regional Security System Asset Recovery Unit (ECCB/RSS-ARU) Creative Youth Competition.
The Montserrat Tourism Division within the Office of the Premier is pleased to announce the launch of the Montserrat Diaspora Feedback Survey, a vital initiative inviting members of the Montserratian diaspora to share their insights and perspectives. This survey, commencing on November 27, 2023, and concluding on December 11, 2023, aims to gather valuable feedback to enhance our understanding of the needs and aspirations of Montserratians around the globe.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MorePreparations are nearing completion for the hosting of National Tree Planting Day 2023, which is scheduled for Wednesday 13th December.
Distribution of plants will begin at 7:00 a.m. at the Ministry compound in Brades. Residents are reminded to bring along a cardboard box to safely transport their plants.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreAn 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe Ministry of Agriculture held what has been described as “another successful Fishing Tournament.”
Speaking at the closing ceremony on Sunday November 19, 203, Acting Premier, Hon. Charles Kirnon extended his congratulations to all the participants.
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreSuicide 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.
Read MoreOn 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.
Read MoreThe Government of Montserrat has pledged to work with fishers to ensure their needs are met.
Read MoreThe 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.
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