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How ‘Stress Buster’ Trips Gave Montserrat’s Children Relief During the Early Eruption Years
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July 23, 2025
In the midst of the uncertainty, trauma and upheaval caused by the start of volcanic activity in Montserrat in 1995, one remarkable regional initiative offered a lifeline, not for homes or businesses, but for the island’s children. Dubbed the...
Special Service commemorates 30th anniversary of volcanic eruption in Montserrat
Keep The Faith
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July 23, 2025
Over 500 people attended a special service to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the eruption of Soufrière Hills in Montserrat, which led to thousands of residents being evacuated. Some went to live in other Caribbean nations, others went to...
Jobs at Bank of Montserrat Limited
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July 22, 2025
Here are current vacancies being advertised by Bank of Montserrat Limited. Submit a cover letter and resume to info@bankofmontserrat.ms. Deadline Friday, August 1, 2025 Risk & Compliance Assistant Are you detail-oriented, analytical, and eager to...
Royal Montserrat Police Service Launches Activities for World Drowning Prevention Week
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July 21, 2025
The Royal Montserrat Police Service (RMPS) is taking the lead in promoting water safety and awareness as part of the global observance of World Drowning Prevention Week, running from July 21 to 25, 2025. The week culminates on Friday, July 25,...
Is There Gold in Montserrat’s Heat? Scientists Say Yes
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July 20, 2025
A surprising twist in Montserrat’s geothermal story emerged in the Thursday morning session of the SHV30 Conference. There’s not just power beneath the earth, but gold. There have long been rumors that there was gold to be found in Montserrat and...
Tapping the Heat Beneath: Montserrat’s Geothermal Future
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July 18, 2025
Montserrat’s underground heat was the subject of Thursday morning’s session at SHV30. Geothermal resources: from exploration to sustainable development was the theme with presentations that discussed legal considerations, the Kenya and New Zealand...
Royal Montserrat Police Service Promotes Three to Inspector Rank
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July 18, 2025
The Royal Montserrat Police Service (RMPS) announced Friday, the promotion of Sergeants Maxcine Lee, Laurell Allen and George Gilford to the substantive rank of Inspector of Police. According to a statement from the service, “throughout their...
UK Reaffirms Commitment to Montserrat’s Future During SHV30 Conference
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July 18, 2025
The United Kingdom has reaffirmed its commitment to Montserrat’s continued recovery and development as the island marks 30 years since the start of eruptions at the Soufrière Hills Volcano. In a video address delivered during Thursday’s morning...
Still Standing: Montserrat’s Unfinished Story of Survival
The Antigua Observer
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July 18, 2025
- Advertisement - By Algernon Watts On July 18, 1995, Montserrat didn’t just lose a mountain. It lost a way of life. The Soufriere Hills volcano didn’t announce itself with a bang. It crept in—first as tremors, then as steam, then as fire and...
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....
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...
OECS and CDB Conclude Enhanced Poverty Assessment Project
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August 12, 2025
Montserrat was represented by Dr Ingrid Buffonge, Minister of Health and Education and Teresena Fergus, Director of Social Services, at the recent regional conference marking the conclusion of the Enhanced Country Poverty Assessment (eCPA)...
High Surf Advisory for Antigua and Barbuda as Dangerous Swells Expected This Weekend
Antigua News Room
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August 15, 2025
A high surf advisory has been issued for the northern and eastern coastlines of several Eastern Caribbean islands from midnight Friday through the weekend, with forecasters warning of dangerous marine conditions. The alert, issued at 19:30 local...
Town centre busker praised for ‘infectious zeal’ and putting smiles on faces
Northampton Chronicle & Echo
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August 15, 2025
A Northampton town centre busker has been praised for his “infectious zeal and friendliness”, as well as putting smiles on the faces of people who walk past. Lloyd Francis, known to many as Bim, has been busking on Abington Street and the Market...
Where to Go if a Storm Hits – 2025 Shelter Locations
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August 13, 2025
As Montserrat heads into the heart of the 2025 hurricane season, residents are being urged to know the location of their nearest emergency shelter before a storm strikes. The 2025 emergency shelters are located in several key areas across the...
Why Rock is the music they can't kill
Daily Express
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August 15, 2025
Van Halen. Balance. In 1962, Decca Records famously rejected The Beatles, stating, “Guitar music is on the way out”. In 1977 NME declared that punk was dead, after writing off hard rock and heavy metal bands as dinosaurs. Now, decades later, we’re...
Spain part ways with women’s coach Tome
Qatar Tribune
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August 12, 2025
Montserrat Tome is to leave as Spain’s women’s team head coach as her contract will not be renewed, with under-23s coach Sonia Bermúdez named her successor. Tome 43, was promoted from assistant to head coach in November 2023 after Jorge Vilda had...
"More clarity to Phil Mogg's passionate vocals and Paul Chapman's white-hot solos": The deluxe edition of UFO's No Place To Run successfully upgrades the original
Louder
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August 15, 2025
You can trust Louder Our experienced team has worked for some of the biggest brands in music. From testing headphones to reviewing albums, our experts aim to create reviews you can trust. Find out more about how we review. UFO bassist Pete Way...
New Hospital Design Targets Advanced Care and Greater Resilience, Says Health Minister
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August 11, 2025
Montserrat’s long-delayed new hospital project is finally taking shape, with advanced features planned to improve critical care and expand on-island medical capabilities, Minister of Health Dr. Ingrid Buffonge confirmed during the July...
Caribbean electricity companies – killing me softly
Cayman News Service
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August 14, 2025
Peter Polack writes: Among the many tortures that the citizens of the Caribbean have to endure during the summer, high electricity bills are the worst and least explained. One of the leaders of the pack in the highest power bills in the Caribbean...