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Bank of Montserrat Limited – Invitation to Tender
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August 12, 2025
Bank of Montserrat Limited is inviting sealed bids for the supply and delivery of one (1) brand- new SUV. Full details, including specifications and submission requirements, are available here, by email request to info@bankofmontserrat.ms, or in...
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...
Opinion: Caribbean Electricity Companies – Killing Me Softly
I News Cayman
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August 14, 2025
By Peter Polack 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 must...
Montserrat Lacks Formal Legal Aid System, Premier Confirms
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August 1, 2025
Montserrat currently has no formal legal aid system in place, Premier Reuben T. Meade confirmed during Monday’s sitting of the Legislative Assembly, responding to questions from Opposition member Donaldson Romeo. “There is currently no formal...
Creative Entrepreneurs in Montserrat Eligible for CARIFESTA XV Mobility Grants
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August 5, 2025
Montserrat’s artists and cultural entrepreneurs now have the opportunity to receive financial support to attend CARIFESTA XV, thanks to a new grant programme launched by the Caribbean Development Bank’s Cultural & Creative Industries Innovation...
CXC Reports Stable Results, Announces New Curriculum Rollout
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August 18, 2025
The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has reported steady performance across the region in this year’s examinations while unveiling a new curriculum framework designed to give students more flexibility and better prepare them for modern...
From Stories to Jobs: How Immersive Tourism Can Curb Youth Unemployment in Montserrat
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August 5, 2025
Montserrat is not just a place – it’s a feeling. It’s a gasp of delight that escapes the minute the island is revealed through the clouds. It’s the taste on your lips when you see a photo of goat water cooking on a coal pot. But for too long, our...
Bank Warns of Growing ‘Quishing’ Threat Targeting Customers
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July 31, 2025
Bank of Montserrat Limited has issued a public advisory urging customers to be cautious of a rising cyber threat known as “quishing”, a form of phishing that uses QR codes to steal personal information and banking credentials. In the latest notice...
U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, June 2025
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
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August 5, 2025
Explanatory Notes Goods (Census basis) Data for goods on a Census basis are compiled from the documents collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and reflect the movement of goods between foreign countries and the 50 states, the...
Montserrat’s PRIME Expo Celebrates Five Years, Eyes Regional Growth
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July 29, 2025
The fifth annual PRIME-produced Montserrat Expo took place July 26 and 27 at the Cultural Centre, showcasing the island’s vibrant and growing business community. The event drew a strong turnout, including government officials, entrepreneurs, and...
Reimagining Montserrat – Why Now?
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August 1, 2025
Transcript from a video presentation by Editor, Nerissa Golden. Hello Beautiful People. For those who don’t know me. I am Nerissa Golden, the Editor of Discover Montserrat. I am an author and entrepreneur passionate about Montserrat and Caribbean...
Longford businesses say there is too much 'uncertainty' with tariffs
Longford Leader
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August 1, 2025
Longford businesses are still facing 'uncertainty' despite the trade deal agreed by the European Union and the US on Sunday and one managing director said he has 'diversified' his market. There are still elements that have to be agreed despite the...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
Diego Lopes, Jean Silva to headline Noche UFC at Frost Bank Center
KSAT - Texas
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July 24, 2025
SAN ANTONIO – The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) announced the fights on Thursday for the Noche UFC card in September at the Frost Bank Center. A featherweight clash between Diego Lopez (26-7) and Jean Silva (16-2) will headline the event,...
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...
Neron Barrow: Timehri’s gift to Guyana football
I News Guyana
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August 17, 2025
Growing up in Timehri North, East Bank Demerara (EBD), Neron Barrow knows what sacrifice feels like. As a boy, he would travel from Timehri to Georgetown just to train and play football. The long road became his first training ground. Today,...