PAHO and Montserrat advance a comprehensive health system strengthening agenda

Bridgetown, Barbados, 29 September 2025 (PAHO/WHO) - The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) and the Government of Montserrat are partnering to accelerate health system strengthening through a focused package of...

The White Virgin of Montserrat: Over 60 Years of Devotion

For over six decades, Our Lady of Montserrat has held a special place in the Vatican. This is the so-called White Moreneta, donated in 1963 to Pope Paul VI by the then-president of Brazil. This statue reproduces the patroness of Catalonia, but...

Montserrat vs India Football Match – Who Would Win?

“Are you brave enough India?”, Governor Harriet Cross asked on X last week. The governor was responding to a post from The Sweeper Pod cast, that suggested a football match between the world’s most populous FIFA nation and the least populous one...

Montserrat Customs and Immigration Sign MOU

The Montserrat Customs and Revenue Service (MCRS) and the Immigration Department have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen cooperation between the two agencies. The agreement was formalised on Thursday, 18 September 2025, by...

Darenthea Sweeney Departs Montserrat as 2025/26 Chevening Scholar

Darenthea Sweeney has been awarded the prestigious Chevening Scholarship for the 2025/26 academic year and departed Montserrat on Monday, September 22, to begin her studies in the United Kingdom. She will be pursuing an MSc in Climate Change...

Liberty Caribbean concludes successful North Caribbean Leadership Summit

CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP Leading telecoms provider Liberty Caribbean, the operators of Flow and Liberty Business, recently concluded a focused leadership summit for its North Caribbean markets, convening its senior executives and...

Montserrat Booth Wins Antigua Police Week Food Fair for a 3rd Time

Montserratian food was the taste of the town for third year in a row at the annual Antigua Police Week 2025 Food Fair. The event, held on Friday, September 12th, saw teams of ten compromising of police officers and civilians, compete for the...

The storm dumps more than 115 liters of traffic in Montserrat, causing problems in El Prat and the commuter rail network.

BarcelonaSummer bids farewell to Catalonia with a storm of intense rain. This Sunday's rainfall is causing problems at El Prat Airport, which has canceled several flights and caused delays on others, as well as on the commuter rail network and the...

Montserrat Study Finds 14.6% Prevalence of High-Risk HPV in Women

A landmark study led by Chief Medical Officer Dr Sharra Greenaway-Duberry has revealed that 14.6% of Montserratian women aged 25 to 64 carry high-risk strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV), a leading cause of cervical cancer. The findings were...

Montserrat to Launch Digital Import Licence System

The Government of Montserrat will move from manual import licence books to a fully digital system on Monday, September 22, 2025. The Business Trade and Investment (BTI) Unit said the change is part of ongoing efforts to digitise public services,...

Montserrat Part of Darwin Biodiversity Funding Review

Montserrat is taking part in a key evaluation of biodiversity conservation funding that has supported environmental protection efforts on the island for more than a decade. “Since 2013, the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs...

Montserrat Rendon Teaches Young Pereira Lesson, Grinds Out Split Win

In a closely contested match at Noche UFC, Montserrat Rendon handed Brazilian teenager Alice Pereira her first career loss, winning by split decision. Pereira, set to become the youngest female fighter in UFC history, showcased her striking...

Exit Survey Reveals High Satisfaction With Montserrat’s Primary Healthcare Services

Dr. Dorothea Hazel Blake has revealed findings from a new exit survey assessing how Montserrat’s health centres are performing from the perspective of patients. The results were released at the 3rd Annual Research Day organised by the Ministry of...

Reimagining Montserrat’s Culture in an AI World

Montserrat is ripe for taking advantage of Artificial Intelligence (AI). With a small, overtaxed, and ageing population, being able to use technology to eke out a little bit more from each day is a gift. But how do we use it without losing our...

COMMENTARY — Ex-Montserrat premier calls out UK over medical care for OT citizens

The cases of two Montserrat British overseas territory citizens expose a systemic failure in how the United Kingdom supports vulnerable BOT citizens abroad. The matter is of urgent concern not only for Montserrat but for all the BOTs, including...

Government of Montserrat Awards Five Scholarships for 2025/26 Academic Year

The Government of Montserrat, through its Annual Country Training Scheme (ACTS), has awarded five scholarships for the 2025/26 academic year. According to a release from the government, recipients will pursue programmes in priority areas critical...

Abbot Emeritus of Montserrat, Sebastià Bardolet, dies at 91.

BarcelonaAbbot Emeritus Sebastià Bardolet died this Tuesday at the age of 91, according to a statement from the Abbey of Montserrat. "During his years of monastic life, he performed various services within the community, most notably as Prefect of...

U.S. Amasses Forces Near Venezuela to Support Marine Landing

U.S. military forces have amassed troops and equipment near Venezuela to support a potential Marine landing. This is evidenced by satellite images published by well-known analyst MT Anderson on his X page. A group of U.S. naval vessels has been...

Montserrat Arts Council Launches Cultural Skills Workshops

The Montserrat Arts Council (MAC) is inviting the public to register for a new series of cultural workshops designed to strengthen and preserve the island’s rich traditions. Participants will have the opportunity to learn and develop skills in a...

MONTSERRAT INVESTS IN TWIN OTTER AIRCRAFT TO BOOST CONNECTIVITY WITH A&B, OTHER ISLANDS

Travel between Antigua and Barbuda and Montserrat is now easier, as the Emerald Isle takes a major step to expand air connectivity, following years of challenges. The Government of Montserrat has invested in twin otter aircraft and is also...