All levels of teachers across Montserrat were engaged in a Back-to-School activity on Monday held by the Ministry of Education ahead of the 2024-2025 school year.

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The Access Division, Office of the Premier is formally informing its stakeholders and the public that an Airline Ticket subsidy of $200 Eastern Caribbean Dollars (XCD) per single journey has been approved for the next two months from 1st September to 31st October 2024. This means that an airline ticket per return trip during this period will be $400 XCD. 

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The Ministry of Communications Works Labour and Energy (MCWLE) has announced the successful completion of the ICT Summer Club.

The ICT Summer Club ran from August 6th to 23rd 2024, where 18 children dived into the world of technology and creativity.

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Montserrat Tourism Authority is pleased with the outcome its Culinary Skills Training Program.

The training program was held at the Tropical Mansion Suites from August 19 to August 23, facilitated by Tehrica Benta and Lindon Mills from the Antigua and Barbuda Hospitality Training Institute.

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The Ministry of Health is warning of the risk of exposure to viral infections as families return home from the summer holidays.

Director of Primary Healthcare Dorothea Hazel Blake says persons should be on alert for flu like symptoms.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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