Former Premier of Montserrat and Opposition Member, Honourable Donaldson Romeo, has written to the United Kingdom Secretary of State, outlining the severe risks to the lives and economy of Montserrat.

According to a release made available to ZJB newsroom, Mr. Romeo stated that he wrote to David Lammy on August 4th, 2024, discussing the unresolved safety issues, and the current limitations on air and sea access to the island, and requested actions to be implemented immediately.

The Ministry of health here is on high alert after the recent announcement by the World Health Organization (WHO) that the recent mpox outbreak is a public health emergency of international concern.

The WHO stated that the outbreak started in the Democratic Republic of Congo and has spread to other African countries.

And even though no cases of mpox have been reported in the Caribbean to date, the Ministry of Health has said that it will leave no stone unturned per adventure the virus reaches Caribbean shores.

Minister for Agriculture Honorable Crenston Buffonge is restating the need for persons to support local agriculture over imported food.

Speaking on the latest “Your Government and You” radio programme, Minister Buffonge explained how local food is superior to imported food, highlighting the trust one had with local producers as well as the benefits to the local economy.

Officers in the public service can expect to receive the 3% pay rise in their September 2024 salaries, which will be backdated to April of this year.

On Monday, August 19th and true to form, St Anthony Lodge a fraternal organization, registered Friendly Society and Non-Profit Organization in Montserrat handed over a Cheque for $3,000 to the Acting Director of the Department of Social Services, Barbara Bass.

The cheque represents the Lodge’s 2024 donation to its adopted charity of “supporting children in need going back to school” in the coming school year.

People who learn instruments and sing are more likely to have a higher degree of academic success.

Two facilitators of the Small Beginnings Orchestra ongoing summer school are encouraging parents to involve their children in creative arts to make them more well-rounded individuals.

The Montserrat community bade farewell to Reverend Andrine Joseph on Sunday.

Reverend Joseph is leaving the island, after serving as Superintendent in the Montserrat Circuit for approximately 1 year.

The public has been assured that safeguards are in place to protect Montserrat’s wildlife as construction of the new pier continues in Little Bay.

Another opposition member has weighed in on the access issue which has been a sore point for Montserrat for some time now.

Honourable Claude Hogan says the time has come for the masses to look at access in a different context.

Honourable Hogan said that his approach to access would be from a position where the sustainable development plan (SDP) is the driving force.

The Movement for Change and Prosperity (MCAP) political party has announced its Convention & Candidate Unveiling Ceremony, marking the official launch of its campaign for the 2024 elections.

The event will take place on Thursday, August 15, from 6:00pm at the Look Out Primary School Auditorium in Look Out Village.

The Royal Montserrat Police Service (RMPS) has launched a recruitment campaign.

As part of the campaign, commissioner of police Mark Payne spoke to ZJB Radio on Friday, inviting persons to join the service.

Plans are in the pipeline to have a partial reopening of the Salem Police Station soon.

So says Commissioner of Police Mark Payne.

The issue of “domicile by choice and domicile by origin” has sparked intense debate among Montserratians both at home and in the diaspora for some time and especially as the general election draws closer.

The Electoral Commission, during its education campaign has gone about setting the record straight based on what is enshrined in the election’s act of Mon tserrat.