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Female students at Montserrat Secondary School Receive Donations of Menstrual Supplies

Every female student attending the Montserrat Secondary School has received six-months worth of supplies to manage their menstruation. This donation was made by the Rotary Club of Montserrat through a US $5,000 dollar grant from the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO). Supporting items were also sponsored by Mannish Valecha of Victor’s Supermarket. The girls received their packages on Friday following the Flow wid de Riddim Jam event. The donation and Jam marked the culmination of the Rotary Club’s month-long Period Passion Campaign. Speaking to the students ahead of the Jam, acting minister for Education, Health, and Social Services, Honourable Dwayne Hixon highlighted the importance of having open conversations on women’s health, noting how the Jam supports this. Honourable Hixon also addressed the girls, encouraging them to look out for one another and to not be ashamed of their menstruation.

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Rotary Club of Montserrat Launches Period Passion Campaign

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The Rotary Club of Montserrat has embarked on a month-long campaign to advance menstrual health literacy on Montserrat. The campaign titled “Period Passion”, which is mainly aimed at female students between ages 13 and 18, is designed to share accurate information about the menstrual cycle, as well as alleviate period poverty by giving students essential hygiene resources. In an interview with ZJB News on Monday, president of the Rotary Club of Montserrat, Michelle Cassell spoke on the main points of the initiative. The month started with a social media campaign which serves as a platform to promote menstrual health awareness, education and empowerment for students and the wider community. Students are also taking part in educational sessions with local doctors to strengthen their understanding of the menstrual cycle. Cassell says at the end of the month, the students will showcase what they have learnt through the engaging event, “Flow with the Riddim Jam.” The campaign also includes an invitation-only session on menopause facilitated by Her Excellency the Governor, Harriet Cross, to be held on September 18th. Cassell says the “Period Passion” initiative is part of the organization’s basic education month.

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Rotary Club of Montserrat launches Eye Care Project

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The Rotary Club of Montserrat launched the “See Our Islands Better” Project on Monday February 2nd, 2026. The project is a humanitarian initiative designed to improve the quality of life of vulnerable and under-served individuals through access to essential eye care services and prescription eyeglasses. At the opening ceremony, president of the Rotary Club of Montserrat, Audris Jno-Baptiste, shared more details on this project. Ms Jno-Baptiste noted the list of eye care services to be provided, as well as the visiting professionals who are on island. She also expressed appreciation to the Ministry of Health and Social Services for their support of this Rotary Initiative. The clinic will run until February 6th, 2026, at the St. Peter’s Clinic. Beyond the immediate benefits to residents, the project also aims to strengthen community awareness about eye health and the importance of preventive care. Rotary’s partnership-driven approach ensures accountability, transparency, and the effective use of resources. Additionally, the equipment, expertise, and experience gained through this initiative will support future outreach efforts and continued regional collaboration. Meantime, Minister for Health, Dr. the Honourable Ingrid Buffonge, welcomed the team to Montserrat and expressed hope for future collaborations.

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