Montserrat News

King’s Birthday Parade Carded for Saturday June 15 – Nine Persons...

The 76th birthday of His Majesty, King Charles III will be celebrated on Montserrat with a grand parade on Saturday, 15th June at Salem Park starting at 8:00a.m. 

Royal Montserrat Police Service (RMPS) undertaking TASER training to improve safety

Officers in the Royal Montserrat Police Service (RMPS) are currently undergoing a training programme in the use of TASER devices as part of the organisation’s initiative to enhance the safety of the community and its officers.

Scabies Outbreak: Ministry of Health and Social Services Urges Public to...

The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) is announcing an outbreak of scabies on Montserrat. Immediate action is necessary to control and prevent further spread.

Montserrat Travellers Face Added Cost Of US$20 Transit Tax at VC...

Passengers traveling through Antigua from Montserrat will have to dig a little deeper in their pockets. It has been reported that the transit tax at the VC Bird International Airport has been reintroduced. Passengers now have to pay US$20.00.

Oxford Researchers Work With Montserrat On Expedition To Explore Energy, Critical...

The Government of Montserrat is collaborating with a multidisciplinary research team from the Oxford Martin Programme on Rethinking Natural Resources on a field study project to explore the country’s potential as a concurrent source of geothermal energy and critical metals.

Action Needed Now: Premier of Montserrat Calls for Immediate Action Against...

At the recent SIDS 4 conference in Antigua, the Honorable Premier of Montserrat, Joseph E. Farrell, delivered a compelling address that underscored the urgent need for action in combating climate change.

MVO Weekly Report for the Period 24 to 31 May 2024

Activity at the Soufrière Hills Volcano remains low. The seismic network recorded 12 volcano tectonic earthquakes this week.

Montserrat Is Forecast To Be Noticeably Hotter Than Usual

Montserrat will see intense, (near-)record night-time and daytime heat with increasing humidity from June to September, according to the Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum (CariCOF) in its latest forecast for the upcoming months.

Healthy Smiles Program Launched at Brades Primary School in Montserrat to...

On October 17, 2023, the Brades Primary School in Montserrat saw the launch of the Healthy Smiles program, an initiative developed and led by the Government Dental Clinic.

Deputy Premier Announces XCD$24 Million Funding To Address Montserrat’s Utility Sector...

In a recent broadcast of his show "From The Minister's Chair" on May 27, 2024, Dr. the Hon. Samuel Joseph, Deputy Premier and Minister of Communications, Works, Labour, and Energy of Montserrat, provided an update on the pressing issues facing the island's utility sector.