C’bean tourism’s carbon burden poses energy challenge

DESPITE contributing only a small share of global carbon emissions, the Caribbean faces a paradox: its most celebrated industry, tourism, is one of its most carbon-intensive. Melanie Chen, founding chair of the Caribbean Energy Chamber, delivered...

Accompanied by rural women and young people, ministers of agriculture from the Eastern Caribbean make a historic visit to IICA Headquarters aimed at accelerating transformations and strengthening territorial communities

Media Release Courtesy of IICA San José, 27 May 2025 (IICA). Ministers of agriculture, senior officials, and rural women and young people from the Eastern Caribbean nations began a historic joint work and study visit to the Headquarters of the...

Scaling Up Geothermal Energy: Regional Cooperation and Innovation at Global Island Summit 2025

by Kevon Browne St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN)—The Global Sustainable Islands Summit 2025, held in St. Kitts and Nevis from May 27-29, 2025, has brought renewed focus to the pivotal role of geothermal energy in the Caribbean’s sustainable future....

Dominica’s agriculture minister joins colleagues at IICA headquarters in Costa Rica

Eastern Caribbean delegation begins historic visit to IICA to promote digital agriculture and food security. Photo: IICADominica’s Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Blue and Green Economy, Roland Royer, recently participated in a significant...

Eastern Caribbean ministers of agriculture visit IICA Headquarters

Eastern Caribbean delegation begins historic visit to IICA to promote digital agriculture and food security. San José, 27 May 2025 (IICA). Ministers of agriculture, senior officials, and rural women and young people from the Eastern Caribbean...

Researchers from University of Alberta visit Montserrat Volcano Observatory to Carry Out Study

A group of researchers from the University of Alberta in Canada are on a visit to the Montserrat Volcano Observatory (MVO) from May 6 to June 6. According to the MVO, the researchers are using a geophysical technique called Magneto-tellurics (MT)...

Recovery in Motion After Flash Floods Across Montserrat

Montserrat’s emergency response and public infrastructure teams are deep into recovery mode following the weekend’s flash floods, which swept through several areas, including the critical Delta Petroleum facility. Despite the significant damage to...

Ministry of BUILT Surpasses Targets, Prioritises Energy Security

The Ministry of Buildings, Utilities, Infrastructure, Labour and Transportation (BUILT) delivered a slate of projects in the 2024–25 fiscal year, exceeding financial targets and advancing major capital works despite operational and funding...

Cayman Islands Residential and Public Sector Building Energy Efficiency Programmes win Best Energy Efficiency Project Award at the Caribbean Renewable

The Ministry of Health, Environment & Sustainability (MHES) is proud to announce that its residential and public sector building energy efficiency programme has been named Best Energy Efficiency Project by the Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum...

Autograph books reveal what stars really thought of this Glasgow venue

The venue, which has played host to everyone from BB King to Jason Donovan, from The Blue Nile to Montserrat Caballe, was the flagship of the city’s cultural renaissance when it opened its doors in 1990. This weekend it marks its 35th anniversary...

New Bank of Montserrat Limited General Manager Announced

Bank of Montserrat Limited announced on Monday, the appointment of Josephine George as its new General Manager, with her tenure commencing on June 1, 2025. Mrs. George brings over three decades of invaluable experience spanning both public and...

Montserrat Financial Intelligence Unit Announces Public Webinar on Fraud Awareness

The Montserrat Financial Intelligence Unit continues to step up its awareness campaign against fraud. The unit has announced a public webinar titled “Fraud Awareness in Today's World!” The information session will be held online on March 25th,...

Montserrat’s Banking Challenges and Opportunities Spotlighted at Lloyds Conference

The challenges and opportunities within the retail banking sector of the British Overseas Territories (BOT) were at the forefront of discussions at the Lloyds Bank BOT Conference 2025, held Wednesday, February 26 in London. Kei-retta Farrell, Head...

Starting a Business in Montserrat: A Step-by-Step Guide (With Tax and Customs Incentives)

Starting a business in Montserrat can be a rewarding venture, especially with support from legislation designed to encourage micro and small enterprises. If you’re considering launching a new company on the Montserrat, this guide walks you through...

Montserrat Government Wants Port Development Project Completed by End of 2025

The Government of Montserrat said it is pushing for a completion on the Montserrat Port Development Project, by end of 2025. Initially scheduled for completion in April 2024, the project has faced numerous setbacks. Premier and Minister of...

Construction and Industrial Equipment Limited Commits to Using Local Talent and Materials for Montserrat’s New National Hospital

Construction and Industrial Equipment Limited (CIE), the company responsible for building a new National Hospital for Montserrat, is looking forward to integrating local talent and materials into the project. That’s the word from Managing Director...

Montserrat premier calls for revamp of CARICOM institutions

By Peter Richards BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC_ – Montserrat Premier Reuben Meade marked his return to the CARICOM summit saying that the 51-year-old regional integration movement as “we know it is no longer affordable to most of us and it does not...

UK Minister Visits Montserrat, Confirms £5.9M to Accelerate Green Energy Transition

Montserrat’s renewable energy ambitions received a major boost on May 4, 2025, with the visit of UK Climate Minister Kerry McCarthy, who confirmed up to £5.9 million in funding to support the island’s green energy transition. McCarthy,...

Government of Montserrat Receives Funding to Boost Renewable Energy Transition

The Government of Montserrat has received a major boost in its renewable energy ambitions with the announcement of up to £5.9 million in funding from the United Kingdom for the 2025/26 financial year. UK Minister for Climate, Kerry McCarthy, made...

Government of Montserrat Welcomes Funding for Renewable Energy Transition

Acting Premier and Minister for Energy, Veronica Dorsette-Hector, has welcomed the UK Government’s £5.9 million funding package to support Montserrat’s green energy transition, describing it as a timely and vital step forward. Honourable...