Montserrat
Montserrat One Step Closer To a Cultural Policy
Category: Montserrat Written by Nerissa Golden
The Office of the Premier on Thursday held a stakeholders meeting to review the draft National Cultural Policy for the island.
Montserrat Working To Fill Gaps In ICT Laws
Category: Montserrat Written by Nerissa Golden
Montserrat's Attorney General's Chambers under the leadership of Attorney General Esco Henry are working on new E-legislation that would help to solidify the island's move towards a modern and innovative nation as outlined in its new National ICT Strategy and Implementation Plan.
Amended Customs Tariff Now Available For Public Review
Category: Montserrat Written by Nerissa Golden
The Montserrat Customs and Revenue Service (MCRS) has released the amended version of the customs tariff for public review and comments.
2012 Volcano Half Marathon Cancelled
Category: Montserrat Written by Nerissa Golden
The Montserrat Running Club has regretfully announced the cancellation of this year's Volcano Half Marathon, scheduled for December 1, 2012.
Premier, Reuben T Meade To Launch Laptops For Students Programme On Monday
Category: Montserrat
Monday will be a series of first for Montserrat as it will see the launch of its National ICT Strategy, its first National ICT Day and the Honourable Premier Reuben T. Meade presenting laptops for the students' programme.
Helicopter Flight Over The Ruins Of Plymouth, Montserrat
Category: Montserrat Written by Dormant Films
Video footage of the most recent helicopter flight around what remains of Plymouth, Montserrat, after more than 16 years of activity at the Soufriere Hills Volcano.
Fly Montserrat Responds To Letter From Mrs Camilla Watts
Category: Montserrat Written by Nigel Harris, Manager Fly Montserrat
Check-in usually opens 1.5 to 2 hours before flight departure. Early check-ins cannot normally be facilitated because Antigua Airport has no storage facility for baggage. LIAT handle many other flights as well as ours and, in their experience, early check-in can lead to bags going astray.
House Raffle for Montserrat’s 50th Cultural Festival
Category: Montserrat Written by Nerissa Golden
The Montserrat Tourist Board has launched a house raffle as part of its promotions for Montserrat's 50th Anniversary Festival being held December 14th 2012 – January 1st 2013.
The Naked Truth For All Montserratians Around The World
Category: Montserrat Written by Hon. Donaldson Romeo, Opposition Leader
On June 26, 2012, I promised to bring the truth that will set us free, to the people of Montserrat. As a start, let us look at some vital but too often overlooked recent and past facts. I am convinced that once we face them, these facts can help set us free to work together to rebuild Montserrat:
Caribscan World Heart Day and Breast Cancer Awareness Activities For Montserrat
Category: Montserrat Written by Nerissa Golden
Caribscan has released an expanded list of activities to promote International World Heart Day and Breast Cancer Awareness Month for 2012. Sonographer Sonia Charles, who heads Caribscan said she was very pleased to be hosting events for the fourth straight year to bring attention to the need of women on island to care for their breast health and also to highlight other areas that the public need to pay attention to.
New Work Permit Processing Fees For Montserrat
Category: Montserrat Written by Nerissa Golden
The Department of Labour is advising its clients that effective the 1st September 2012, the processing fees on work permits will be increased by $25.
High rates of Hypertension and Diabetes On Montserrat Cause For Concern
Category: Montserrat Written by Nerissa Golden
Montserrat has a rate of hypertension and diabetes that is alarming says visiting specialists from the Mount Sinai Hospital. The Ministry of Health hosted a five-person team from the Mount Sinai Heart Centre for Cardiovascular Disparities (MSHCCD) during the first week of August as part of its Visiting Specialists Programme.
Raffle To Raise Funds For Montserrat's Hospital
Category: Montserrat
Raffle To Raise Funds For Montserrat's Hospital. Funds raised will be used to equip and refurbish the patient examining room of the hospital in Montserrat. The island suffered great loss when its volcano erupted in 1995 destroying the only hospital on the island.
Montserrat Hosting 42nd Annual Caribbean Public Services Association Conference
Category: Montserrat Written by Nerissa Golden
More than 100 members of public service unions around the Caribbean are on island for the 42nd Annual Conference. Following a flag ceremony and procession, all of the Heads of delegations were able to greet those in attendance at Sunday’s opening held at The Montserrat Cultural Centre. Barbados has the largest contingent with 32 members of the National Union of Public Workers (NUPW) present. There are 18 unions present including the Anguilla Civil Service Association, the Bahamas Public Services Union, and the Jamaica Civil Service Association.
Montserrat's Soon To Introduce National Awards For Its Citizens
Category: Montserrat Written by GIU
The Montserrat National Honours and Awards Act 2012 has been made available for public review and comments. Honourable Parliamentary Secretary Jermaine Wade is encouraging feedback on the proposed bill which when approved, will see the creation of a national award of merit and a Youth Awards scheme to celebrate the accomplishments of Montserratians at home and abroad.
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