Results for Private CSEC and CAPE Students Released

Twenty-three private candidates registered with the Ministry of Education and wrote 18 CSEC and 5 CAPE examinations in May/June 2025, says a release from the Ministry of Education. At the CSEC level, exams were written in 10 subject areas. 100%...

No evidence of corruption in ECCB governor’s residence project — PM Browne

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) — Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne says the Monetary Council of the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) has agreed that it should be kept “up to date routinely” on projects in excess of EC$10 million...

U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, June 2025

Explanatory Notes Goods (Census basis) Data for goods on a Census basis are compiled from the documents collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and reflect the movement of goods between foreign countries and the 50 states, the...

Nia Golden Teases New Docu-Series “One More River to Cross” at SHV30

Filmmaker and vocalist Nia Golden gave attendees at the SHV30 Conference a powerful first look at One More River to Cross, her forthcoming documentary series exploring the human experience behind Montserrat’s volcanic crisis. The 13-minute...

Port Development Project Drags On Despite $10.8M Settlement and Intensified Oversight

Montserrat’s most expensive and high-profile infrastructure initiative, the Little Bay Port Development Project, remains mired in delays, underperformance, and rising costs, nearly three years after breaking ground. Now, facing deepening concerns...

Local CXC registrar gives overall assessment for 2025 CAPE and CCSLC exams

Students who topped the examsLocal Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Registrar Magalie Celestine has reported a slight drop in the number of candidates registered to write the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) this year. Her...

A Labor of Love

Terry Garcia and Joe Sweeney are in a room roughly the size of a kitchen near the sacristy, the room where vestments and religious objects are stored, and to the left of the altar inside the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi. It’s a...

Airline groups criticise EU Passenger Rights reform for ignoring operational realities and adding complexity

Two major European airline associations—Airlines for Europe (A4E) and the European Regions Airline Association (ERA)—have voiced strong concerns over the EU Council’s newly agreed position on revising the Passenger Rights Regulation (EU261/2004)....

Premier Meade and Former Governor Savage Reunite to Reflect on Early Eruption Years

Former Governor Frank Savage and Premier Reuben T. Meade reunited at the SHV30 conference on Tuesday morning, marking a poignant moment in Montserrat’s volcanic history. The two men, who led the island through the early chaos of the Soufrière...

Planning Your First Trip to Europe? Start With These Must-See Cities

It’s finally time for you to plan your first trip to Europe. You’ve saved all the money you needed; you spent your days dreaming of the adventure you’re about to start, but where do you begin in your planning process? Deciding which cities to...

Dominican candidates reflect 0.2 percent increase in pass rate for CSEC Examination in 2025

Preliminary results for the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) Examinations this year show a 0.2 percent increase in the overall percentage pass for Dominican students receiving grades 1, 2, and 3. Local Caribbean Examinations...

Barcelona’s 15 Unmissable Attractions: From Gaudí’s Masterpieces to Gothic Quarter Secrets

Discover Barcelona's architectural marvels, medieval streets, and seaside charm. Your complete guide to Catalonia's most captivating city. Image by 12019 from pixabay via Canva Barcelona is one of those cities I always want to return to. The older...

Tourism Visionary Dr. Auliana Poon to Keynote CTO’s SOTIC 2025 in Barbados

Source: Caribbean Tourism Organization Dr. Auliana Poon at ITB Berlin this year RIDGETOWN, Barbados (August 29, 2025) — The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has announced that Dr. Auliana Poon, one of the world’s foremost authorities on...

ERA urges EU-US to ease trade tensions to protect aviation and regional communities

The European Regions Airline Association (ERA) is calling on EU and US leaders to de-escalate trade tensions threatening the aviation industry. ERA warns that new tariffs on aircraft and parts would disrupt the highly integrated transatlantic...

Spain declares 16 regions ‘disaster zones’ as blazes spark political storm

Spain’s Ministerial Council on Tuesday declared 16 of the country's 17 autonomous regions “disaster zones” as record-breaking wildfires scorched hundreds of thousands of hectares and fuelled a fierce political dispute in Madrid. The interior...

These 3 Simple Lifestyle Changes Can Cut Diabetes Risk by 31%

A large international study led by Harvard and Spanish researchers suggests that pairing a Mediterranean-style diet with calorie reduction, moderate exercise, and professional support can significantly lower the risk of type 2 diabetes. Credit:...

COLUMNIST: Living a life of Hope

Our joy comes from knowing that we can live on tomorrow’s joy today.” “Hope is not dead; hope is alive and it embraces our lives forever. Hope does not disappoint!” “The one who has hope lives differently.” “Hope never cuts everyone off.” Maria...

How Italian Cafes, French Housing, and Sushi Inspired the Look of ‘Andor’

Production designer Luke Hull and set decorator Rebecca Alleway brought the vast scope of Andor’s second season to life with 180 sets, half of which were built from scratch. The production used a number of real locations in the U.K., Spain, and...

How the Four Seasons Nevis Is Leading the Way in Sustainable Travel — One Sea Turtle at a Time

This short film shows the Sea Turtle release at the Four Seasons Nevis’ beach on July 9. The turtle was geo-tagged and its movements will now be tracked across the wider region. If you’ve been to Nevis, you know it. The energy. The pull. Maybe...

Premier Meade Commends Team for Stepping Up on Regional Stage

Premier Reuben T. Meade has praised his Cabinet colleagues for their growing leadership and active representation of Montserrat in regional and international forums, calling their recent work a sign of a strong and capable team ready to guide the...