‘Looking South’: Panel Calls for Bold Leadership and Clear Risk Strategy to Unlock Montserrat’s Future

As Montserrat marked 30 years since the start of eruptions at the Soufrière Hills Volcano, a distinguished panel of scientists, government officials, and disaster experts gathered Monday evening to explore what’s next for the island’s southern...

Vacancy – Risk & Compliance Assistant at Bank of Montserrat Limited

Are you detail-oriented, analytical, and eager to contribute to the stability and compliance of a dynamic financial institution? The Bank of Montserrat Limited is seeking a Risk and Compliance Assistant to support the Manager – Risk and...

Europe’s Aviation Industry Presses EU for Urgent SAF Investment Support

Europe’s aviation, fuel and cargo sectors have issued an urgent call for accelerated policy action to scale up Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), warning that without stronger investment incentives, current EU decarbonisation targets are at risk....

OECS Commission Plots Regional Geothermal Energy Ambitions with Feasibility Study on Shared Drill Rig

OECS MEDIA RELEASE The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission has taken a significant step towards strengthening energy security and advancing the region’s transition to renewable energy with the launch of a comprehensive...

Franklyn Michael Recalls Frontline Lessons from Montserrat’s Volcanic Crisis

Franklyn Michael, who led Montserrat’s Emergency Operations Centre during the height of the volcanic crisis, delivered a powerful address at the SHV30 conference on Tuesday morning, recounting the realities of disaster management under pressure...

Montserrat and St. Maarten Tourism Agencies Collaborating on Inter-Island Travel Promotions

The revival of scheduled air service between Montserrat and St. Maarten is more than just a route reopening. It marks the beginning of a strategic collaboration between two island nations determined to revitalise inter-island travel and mutual...

‘I’m here’: Montserrat 30 years on from devastating volcanic eruption – photo essay

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the volcanic eruptions that devastated the small Caribbean island of Montserrat. In July 1995, the Soufrière Hills volcano erupted for the first time in centuries, leaving 80% of the self-governing British...

The Brief – Show us the money, Manfred!

Political reporting can often feel like analogue photography – it’s all about the light. Shining too much on a subject ends up over-exposing the photograph; if the aperture is too small, the object is lost in the shadows. No one in EU politics is...

Berlaymont on lockdown

URSULA’S BUNKER: Access to the 13th floor of the Berlaymont, where Ursula von der Leyen lives and her close circle works, will be severely limited from now on – even for commissioners and senior officials – according to an internal memo seen by...

Agriculture Minister Calls for Boost in Caribbean Trade

Montserrat’s Minister of Agriculture, Lands, Housing and the Environment, Honourable John Patrick Osborne is calling for increased trade within the Caribbean. As a result of the changing trading landscape in the United States, the minister says...

CDB Decision Stalls Restart of Montserrat Port Project as March 2026 Deadline Looms

Premier Reuben T. Meade says the long-delayed Montserrat Port Development Project remains on hold, despite his administration’s efforts to relaunch construction at the Little Bay site. The premier revealed on Thursday’s edition of What’s On Your...

Montserrat’s Volcano May Hold Key to Critical Minerals for a Greener Future

Montserrat’s Soufrière Hills Volcano, once a symbol of destruction, is now the focus of groundbreaking research that could reshape the island’s future and contribute to global sustainability efforts. In collaboration with Oxford University’s Earth...

Opposition Motion for Increased Support to Vulnerable Rejected in Montserrat Parliament

A resolution brought forward by Opposition Member Donaldson Romeo calling for urgent discussions on increasing support for Montserrat’s vulnerable, pensioners, and working poor was voted down by a majority in the Legislative Assembly during the...

Premier Meade Represents Montserrat at High-Level Diplomatic Visit to Saint Lucia

Premier Reuben T. Meade is in Saint Lucia this week following a special invitation from the Government of Saint Lucia to participate in a high-level diplomatic visit by His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President of the Federal Republic of...

5 On Your Side: October is safe infant sleep month, how to reduce SIDS risk

October is Safe Sleep and SIDS Awareness Month, serving as a reminder for parents and caregivers that the wrong sleep setup can put babies in danger. Consumer Reports found that some infant products marked for sleep can increase the risk of...

Police Begin Removal of Abandoned Vehicles Across Montserrat

The Royal Montserrat Police Service (RMPS), in collaboration with the Government of Montserrat, has launched a targeted island-wide initiative to remove abandoned and derelict vehicles from both public and private property. The operation, which...

Montserrat Receives Two State-of-the-Art Ambulances from the UK

Montserrat’s emergency response capacity received a major boost with the arrival of two fully equipped ambulances from the United Kingdom, handed over in a brief ceremony today at the Public Works Department (PWD). Governor Harriet Cross...

Caribbean Labour Market Report Highlights Persistent Gender and Youth Gaps – Montserrat Urged to Strengthen Legal Protections

A new regional labour market study published by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has shed light on persistent inequalities across gender and age lines in the Caribbean workforce and Montserrat is one of the member states lacking critical legal...

Reviving a Lost Sound: Montserrat National Trust Documents Island’s Last Handcrafted Instrument

The Montserrat National Trust has launched a groundbreaking project to document and safeguard the island’s last locally made musical instrument, the Montserratian uke. Once a fixture at weddings, Christmas serenades, and family gatherings, these...

Montserrat Female Entrepreneurs Urged to Apply for US$25,000 Grant Before Deadline Closes

Montserrat’s women entrepreneurs have just two days left to apply for the SheTrades Caribbean Grow and Go Grant Facility, a US$500,000 initiative by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) aimed at helping women-led businesses scale and break into...