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Santuari de la Mare de Déu de Montserrat of Montferri (Our Lady of Montserrat de Montferri)
Atlas Obscura
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The Alt Camp region in Tarragona (Catalonia) draws a significant number of tourists each year to indulge in wine tourism, nature, and its superb gastronomy. Unexpectedly, this warm region is home to a masterpiece of Catalan Modernism designed by a...
7 things to do in Montserrat this August Holiday Weekend
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July 31, 2025
Looking for ways to enjoy the August Holiday weekend on Montserrat? (Monday is a public holiday) Whether you’re into cultural heritage, beach adventures, or foodie experiences, there’s something for everyone. Here are seven events and activities...
US-Based Therapist Launches Fundraiser to Support Children with Autism in Montserrat
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July 31, 2025
Reubena Meade, a US-based behavioural and speech therapist, has launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise support for children with autism and developmental disabilities in Montserrat. With more than a decade of experience as a behavioural therapist,...
Premier Meade Summarises Key Lessons Montserrat Learned from Lives Lost in the 1997 Eruption
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July 31, 2025
Premier Reuben T. Meade told Parliament on Monday, July 28, that Montserrat’s government remains committed to applying the painful lessons of the 1997 volcanic disaster to current and future disaster preparedness plans. He was responding to a...
New Air Traffic Control Tower to be Commissioned by October as Montserrat Moves to Restore Night Flights
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July 30, 2025
Montserrat’s long-awaited new air traffic control (ATC) tower is now expected to be commissioned by October 2025, a critical step toward restoring nighttime operations at the John A. Osborne Airport. Minister of BUILT Veronica Dorsette-Hector...
Montserrat Police and Social Services Staff Undergo Specialist Training to Support Vulnerable Victims
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July 22, 2025
Police officers and social workers on Montserrat are currently participating in an intensive four-week training programme aimed at strengthening their ability to interview vulnerable victims, witnesses, and suspects in sensitive cases. The...
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July 30, 2025
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Repairs to Montserrat’s Battery Storage System Underway
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July 30, 2025
Minister of BUILT Veronica Dorsette-Hector confirmed in Parliament on Monday that a specialist team conducted an on-site diagnostic inspection in early July, uncovering significant faults within the system. “Twelve of the thirteen battery control...
New MV Soufrière Spirit Vessel Strengthens Montserrat’s Maritime Capabilities
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July 29, 2025
Montserrat’s maritime security and emergency response capabilities received a major boost this quarter with the official commissioning of the MV Soufrière Spirit, a state-of-the-art survey and utility vessel funded by the UK Maritime and...
Montserrat Signs 15-Year Fuel Supply Deal with Delta Petroleum
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July 21, 2025
The Government of Montserrat has signed a new 15-year agreement with Delta Petroleum Limited for the continued supply of diesel, petrol, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to the island. The long-term contract includes plans for a significant...
Montserrat Festival UK Successful Despite Rainy Weather
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July 21, 2025
The rain dampened but did not out the energy of attendees at Saturday’s first Montserrat Festival UK. The open-air festival, hosted at Chestnuts Park in North London, brought together Montserratians and friends of the island from across the UK,...
Grenada and Montserrat only CARICOM countries offering visa-free entry to Haitians
Caribbean National Weekly
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July 29, 2025
Grenada and Montserrat are now the only Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member states that Haitian nationals can visit without needing a visa, according to the latest global passport rankings published by British consulting firm Henley & Partners. -...
Montserrat Cadets Attending Dominica Camp
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July 18, 2025
Eleven members of Montserrat Cadet Corps and their chaperone, left island early Friday morning for Dominica to participate in Caribbean Cadet Camp 2025, taking place from 19 July to 2 August 2025. The group was transported to Dominica aboard the...
Argentina vs New Zealand streams: How to watch Rugby Championship 2025 rugby live online from anywhere
TechRadar
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August 16, 2025
This weekend's Argentina vs New Zealand live stream sees the Pumas and All Blacks kick off their Rugby Championship 2025 campaigns, with the hosts hoping to seal their first ever crown and the All Blacks eager to extend their record nine titles....
Island Momentos Crafts Limited Edition Coin to Mark 30 Years Since Start of Montserrat’s Volcanic Crisis
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July 25, 2025
A new commemorative coin is set to be released this weekend to mark the 30th anniversary of the start of volcanic eruptions at the Soufrière Hills Volcano. Island Momentos has partnered with the Montserrat National Trust to launch the Official...
Judge Orders Eviction of the Montserrat Caballé Foundation For Non-Payment of Rent
Opera Wire
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July 25, 2025
A court in Barcelona has ordered the eviction of the Montserrat Caballé Foundation from an apartment where the late singer’s brother, Carlos Caballé, lives. The company that owns the property has filed a complaint against it for non-payment of...
National Cyber Risk Assessment Exercise for Montserrat
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July 23, 2025
The Government of Montserrat, in partnership with the UK Government’s Overseas Territory Border Security Programme (OTBSP), will be launching a National Cyber Risk Assessment (NCRA), starting July 28th. According to Dr John Lewis, Chief...
Defining the Market: Who Is Montserrat Really For?
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July 23, 2025
Montserrat is a destination with high entry costs and an undefined market identity. This is a dangerous combination. Without clarity about who we’re for, we risk offering everything to everyone and delivering value to no one. As other destinations...
Erin rapidly strengthens, forecast become major hurricane this weekend
United Press International (UPI)
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1 of 2 | Hurricane Erin is forecast to become a major hurricane by 8 p.m. Saturday. Tracking by the National Hurricane Center Aug. 15 (UPI) -- Erin became the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season on Friday morning and is forecast to rapidly...
Apply for the $80,000 Montserrat Island Scholarship by August 5
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July 23, 2025
Tuesday, August 5, 2025 is the deadline to submit applications for the Montserrat Island Scholarship. The Ministry of Education said in a press release today, that the scholarship, valued at EC$80,000.00 per annum, will be awarded to a single...