In the early hours of Friday 25 October the CPA BIMR Mission observed the final votes counted and the results published of the Montserrat general elections. Within twelve hours, that Mission saw the new government and leader of the opposition sworn into office in a smooth, peaceful and efficient transfer of power.
Read MoreA team of international election observers have arrived in Montserrat to begin an Election Observation Mission for next week’s General Election on Thursday 24 October. They will end their visit with a press conference on Saturday 26 October. It will take place on the morning of Saturday 26 October between 08:30 – 09:30, in the Montserrat Cultural Centre.
Read MoreFive students from Montserrat graduated from the University of the West Indies (UWI) Five Island campus last Saturday.
Read MoreUnited Alliance (UA) candidate, George Kirnon has been unsuccessful in his application challenging the Electoral Commission’s decision to reject his nomination for the 2024 general election.
Read MoreFish ‘N Fins Inc. is thrilled to announce the "Candidates for Conservation" workshop, an engaging event designed to engage prospective political candidates and community members in crucial discussions about protecting Montserrat's marine ecosystems, with a special focus on the Montserrat Turtle Action Plan.
Read MoreA United Alliance Candidate to contest the October 24th general election feels that there are many constitutional issues that need to be addressed to ensure that internal self-governance for Montserrat is achieved.
Read MoreThe Returning Officer with the Montserrat Electoral Office is stressing the importance of following the voter’s guide on election day, October 24, 2024.
Read MoreAfter a 10-year hiatus, Montserrat is again competing in the Haynes Smith Miss Caribbean Talented Teen Pageant.
Reigning Miss Teen, Claricia Chambers is carrying Montserrat’s challenge in the event.
Read MoreThe Montserrat Arts Council (MAC) is reporting a productive 2023-2024 financial year.
In an interview with ZJB News, Director of the MAC Kenneth Silcott said they were able to put on over 30 cultural programmes during the period, despite financial constraints.
Read MoreDr Buffonge feels that these policies will ensure that the necessary research and audits are done to direct how health care professionals operate on a daily basis.
Read MoreThe day, which is celebrated annually on October 5, will this year run under the theme “Empowering Educators: strengthening Resilience, building sustainability”.
Read MoreThe Ministry of Communication, Works, Labour, and Energy is pleased to announce the launch of the next phase of its energy efficiency initiatives with the development of new lighting standards for Montserrat. This project, implemented by the consultancy firm Atom Solutions, is aligned with the CARICOM energy regulations adopted across the Caribbean.
Read MoreA call for a more stable investment in Montserrat’s culture.
Director of the Montserrat Arts Council (MAC) Kenneth Silcott says culture is expected to play a large part in the island’s economy, and it is therefore important that effort is made to improve the festivals.
Read MoreThe Pink Ribbon Charity Montserrat is proud to announce its annual programme in support of Breast Cancer Awareness.
Read MoreIn a statement earlier this week, the Learning and Development Division in the Human Resources Management Unit (HRMU) said any official government related training programme would be publicized on the Government of Montserrat website and not on any external third party platform.
Read MoreReuben T. Meade, the Leader of the United Alliance says the reduction in taxes on freight will help to bring down the cost of goods, that have been on the increase due to global conflicts and soaring energy and fuel prices.
Read MoreFounded in 1935 by Lieutenant Eric Grell, the Montserrat Cadet Corps (MCC) has been a cornerstone of youth development and military discipline on the island of Montserrat.
Read MoreThe introduction of the revised rates and increase in tax threshold for Income Year 2024, resulted in the reduction of Personal Income tax to be deducted from the remuneration paid to employees for the Tax year January to December 2024. The necessary legislative amendments and the revised Tax Tables were not implemented until August 2024. This has resulted in the overpayment of taxes for the period January to July 2024.
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