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Study Highlights Barriers to Reintegration for Ex-Prisoners in Montserrat
Dr Sinclair Coward, former technical consultant to the Ministry of Health and Social Services, has presented findings from a study examining the challenges ex-prisoners face when trying to reintegrate into society. Speaking at the Annual Research...

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...

A Mexican Ferry Arrives in Cuba To Serve the Isla de la Juventud
The V2V Empress will replace the catamaran Perseverancia, which needs extensive maintenance The V2V Empress arrived in Cuba this Saturday and will start operating on Monday / Facebook] 14ymedio, Havana, September 28, 2025 — Finally there will be...

Study Links Maternal Hypertension to Higher Rates of Low Birth Weight in Montserrat
Grethlyn West, Senior Health Information Officer at the Ministry of Health and Social Services, has presented new research showing that maternal hypertension is strongly linked to adverse birth outcomes on the island, particularly low birth...

Research Highlights Barriers to Healthy Diets for Hypertensive Patients in Montserrat
Access, affordability, and cultural preferences are among the biggest challenges facing Montserratians trying to follow healthier diets to manage hypertension, according to preliminary research presented at the Ministry of Health and Social...

Calls for Early Preparation After Montserrat Misses CARIFESTA XV
Writer and cultural advocate Nerissa Golden says Montserrat’s absence from CARIFESTA XV in Barbados should serve as a wake-up call for how the island approaches regional cultural events. Speaking on The Breakfast Show with Basil Chambers on...

Claude Browne Urges Montserrat to Eat Local and Embrace Agriculture as a National Priority
Claude Browne, host of Everything Agriculture on ZJB Radio, says Montserrat must return to eating local foods, take agriculture seriously, and guide young people into fields that secure the island’s future. The weekly programme on September 2,...

Cuba, Montserrat congratulate President Ali on re-election
THE Heads of State of Cuba and Montserrat, in separate statements, have congratulated President, Dr. Irfaan Ali on his re-election to office, committing to continuing good relations. In a post via X (formerly Twitter), Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez,...

Brussels’ desperate measures for Ukraine
Welcome to Rapporteur. This is Eddy Wax, with Nicoletta Ionta in Brussels, bringing you everything you need to start your week in Europe. Need-to-knows: Gaza: European leaders back Donald Trump’s peace plan, Hamas yet to respond Parliament: EPP...

Meeting with Puigdemont and defending Catalan in Brussels: Catalan redemption of Montserrat?
BarcelonaThe Visit of King Felipe VI to Montserrat still brewing in some sectors of the independence movement, but several actors in the movement remain in tune with the abbey. Some are grateful for the latest gestures, which have turned the page...

The People's Party praises Puigdemont's Italian enemy who blesses Dolors Montserrat
BarcelonaPraise for the role against the Process, mutual praise, and praise from absolutely the entire Catalan PP leadership present. Catalan MEP and Secretary General of the European PP, Dolors Montserrat, hosted a breakfast briefing this Friday...

Nominations Open for Montserrat’s National Honours and Awards
The Government of Montserrat has opened the call for nominations for the 2025 National Honours and Awards, which recognise citizens for outstanding service and contributions to the island. Nominations opened on Thursday, September 4, and will...

Tropical Wave in Atlantic Could Develop into Storm, Montserrat Residents Urged to Monitor
The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service has issued a tropical cyclone information statement advising that a tropical wave over the eastern tropical North Atlantic could develop into a tropical depression or storm later this week or early...

Government Signs Agreement to Restart Montserrat Port Project
The Government of Montserrat has confirmed that an agreement has been signed with Meridian Construction Company Limited, allowing work on the Montserrat Port Development Project to resume after more than a year of delays. In an official statement...

Government-backed nonprofit Illinois Institute Of Technology profiled
2024 Adam Robert Denchfield Peer Career Coach - 2024 Adam Matthew Strohm Director, University Archives And Special Collections - 2024 Agata Ewa Siemionow Visiting Assistant Professor - 2024 Akena Ochora Latigo Assistant Director Of Giving Programs...

East Berlin housing proposal among projects from Washington University in St Louis
Dezeen School Shows: a proposal for modern housing in East Berlin informed by housing strategies in Barcelona, is among the projects from Washington University in St Louis. Also featured is a design for a vocational school and customisable market...

Manager compares Alice Pereira to Giannis Antetokounmpo after UFC debut loss
Alice Pereira’s dream came true when she became the youngest female athlete to sign with the UFC, but she came up short against Montserrat Rendon at Noche UFC on Sept. 13, losing a split decision in San Antonio. Despite the setback, her team is...

Sarah-Ann Benjamin rings in 105 surrounded by loved ones
50 A centenarian long known for her hospitality and generosity, Sara-Ann Benjamin celebrated her 105th birthday on Friday at The View Senior Citizens’ Home. Benjamin, born in Montserrat, was surrounded by family, friends, caregivers and Cynthia...

Vucevic: Discussions with EPP due on October 22
BELGRADE - Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) leader Milos Vucevic said he and fellow SNS official Ana Brnabic would have discussions with the European People's Party (EPP) on October 22 and that he believed everything would be alright with the SNS's...

The Next Leap for Colombian Fashion: Building Brand, Story, and International Presence
A still powerful local industry, a rich fabric of national brands and a growing distribution network. These are three of the elements that make up the fashion ecosystem in Colombia, with consolidated companies such as Grupo Crystal, Cueros Vélez...