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Montserrat Leaders Attend OECS Assembly Focused on Regional Unity
Radio Montserrat
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Meantime, Mr. Osborne will taking part in the 77th meeting of the OECS Authority. The meeting on June 18 will focus on critical issues such as free movement and the legislative measures needed for its effective implementation, along with examining...
King Felipe VI's visit shakes up Montserrat
Ara
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June 18, 2025
BarcelonaKing Felipe VI's upcoming visit to Montserrat on the eve of Saint John's Day has caused a stir among Catalan Catholic circles. After days of mystery and uncertainty about the details of his visit, or even whether it would actually take...
ECCU countries to debate new banking legislation
The Gleaner
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June 16, 2025
ST GEORGE’S (CMC): The Grenada Parliament will debate next week legislation that will provide for administrative fines of EC$10,000 (EC $1=US$0.37 cents) for financial institutions that violate a code or codes of conduct under the new legislation....
Montserrat CSME Ambassador Shares Contributions at Recent CARICOM Training
Radio Montserrat
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Newly appointed CSME ambassador, Enver Browne has shared his contributions at the recent CARICOM Young Professionals Program Training in Guyana. The program aims to engage CARICOM youth in the work of the Caribbean Singe Market and Economy (CSME)...
Montserrat Participates in Key CARICOM Trade Talks in Guyana
Radio Montserrat
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Parliamentary Secretary, Honourable Crenston Buffonge is representing Montserrat at the Sixtieth Regular Meeting of the Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED). He is joined by cabinet secretary, Alasdair Bain. The meeting takes place...
Housing Repairs Prioritised for Montserrat’s Most Vulnerable
Discover Montserrat
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June 13, 2025
The Ministry of Agriculture and Housing is focusing on critical home repairs for Montserrat’s most vulnerable residents, starting this year. Speaking at a community meeting in Lookout on June 5, Minister John Osborne acknowledged long-standing...
Youth Leaders to Promote CSME Benefits in Montserrat After Regional Training
Radio Montserrat
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Montserrat has two new Caribbean Single Market and economy (CSME) Ambassadors. They are Enver Browne and Doron Cassell. The two recently attended the CARICOM Young Professionals Program Orientation Week and Training in Guyana from June 2nd to 6th...
Montserrat Launches Groundbreaking RISE Programme to Support Ex-Offender Reintegration
Discover Montserrat
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June 8, 2025
The Government of Montserrat has officially launched the Re-Integration Into Society for Ex-Offenders (RISE) Programme, a new initiative aimed at helping former inmates rebuild their lives and reintegrate into society with purpose and dignity....
Montserrat Opposition Leaders Raise Alarms Over Reallocation of Parliament Building Funds
Discover Montserrat
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June 7, 2025
Members of Montserrat’s Parliamentary Opposition have issued a strong rebuke of the Government’s decision to redirect approximately £2 million in funds originally allocated for the construction of a dedicated Parliament building. The funds,...
Montserrat Represented at the 2025 ECCB Consultative Meeting with Financial Secretaries of the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union
Radio Montserrat
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Montserrat took part in the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) Consultative Meeting with Financial Secretaries of the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union for 2025. Financial secretary, Kenya Lee attended the event, which was held under the theme,...
Golden Jaguars finish strong with 3-0 victory over Montserrat
Kaieteur News
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June 11, 2025
Golden Jaguars finish strong with 3-0 victory over Montserrat Jun 11, 2025 Sports …Guyana ends World Cup campaign Guyana’s starting line-up ahead of their clash with Montserrat at the National Track and Field Centre. (GFF) By Rawle Toney Kaieteur...
Airports and airlines demand end to sudden flight restrictions, urge enforcement of EU noise rules
Aviation24.be
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June 19, 2025
Europe’s aviation sector issued an urgent plea to governments and the European Commission to stop bypassing established legal frameworks when tackling airport noise, warning that sudden, politically driven flight restrictions are jeopardising air...
Montserrat Participates in CARICOM Young Professionals Programme
Radio Montserrat
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Two young men are representing Montserrat at the CARICOM Young Professionals Programme (CYPP). Doron Cassell and Enver Browne join peers from across CARICOM for a five-day orientation and training workshop in Georgetown, Guyana, from June 2nd to...
At a troubled fashion company, workers found community. Then ICE came
Los Angeles Times
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June 10, 2025
Saraí Ortiz’s father Jose worked 18 years for Ambiance Apparel, rising to become a floor manager at the sprawling fast-fashion warehouse in downtown Los Angeles. His tenure ended Friday, when federal authorities raided the company, arresting Jose...
Montserrat represented at 2025 Global Gender Summit
Radio Montserrat
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Montserrat was represented at the 2025 Global Gender Summit held from the 21st to 23rd of May, 2025. Miss Alverna Weekes, Budget Director within the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management, Mrs. Camille Thomas-Gerald, Permanent Secretary...
Montserrat Joins in Observance of UK Overseas Territories Day
Radio Montserrat
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Montserrat joined other regions Monday in observing UK Overseas Territories Day. UK Overseas Territories Day is set aside on every first Monday in June to recognize and celebrate the unique identities and shared goals of the United Kingdom’s...
Montserrat’s AJ Lee Receives Prestigious OECS Cybersecurity Scholarship
Radio Montserrat
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Computer Systems Officer within the Statistics Department, AJ Lee, has been awarded a Cybersecurity Scholarship under the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Advanced Digital Skills Scholarship Programme. This scholarship is funded by...
UK MP Highlights Montserrat’s Efforts Against Economic Crime
Radio Montserrat
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The role of UK overseas territories and Crown dependencies as facilitators of economic crime and fraud was a major talking point in the House of Commons. Labour MP Joe Powell stated that, it is common practice to use shell companies in the...
Government Caps Airfares Between Montserrat and Antigua
Discover Montserrat
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June 5, 2025
Travellers between Montserrat and Antigua will soon benefit from reduced airfare as the Government of Montserrat introduces a new price cap on select flights starting Monday, June 9, 2025. The initiative, developed in partnership with local air...
Government of Montserrat Introduces Airfare Cap for Montserrat–Antigua Travel
Radio Montserrat
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The Government of Montserrat has announced the implementation of a price cap on airfares for travel between Montserrat and Antigua, commencing Monday June 9, 2025. In collaboration with Islander Operators Fly Montserrat and SVG/BMN Air, through...