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Montserrat Youth Gain Insight into CSME at CARICOM Training
A Montserrat youth has gained a deeper appreciation for the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Caribbean Single Market and economy (CSME) after attending a recent training. CSME ambassador Doron Cassell, who attended the training in Guyana from...

House of Commons Reception Marks 30 Years of Montserrat’s Volcanic Resilience
An evening reception at the House of Commons on Monday brought together members of the Montserratian diaspora, UK parliamentarians, and supporters to mark 30 years since the start of volcanic activity at Soufrière Hills. The occasion was filled...

Eastern Caribbean Markets Seek Investment Stability
Sterling Steps Up with BBB+ Rating As Eastern Caribbean Markets Seek Investment Stability Eastern Caribbean economies are grappling with a convergence of financial challenges that have long constrained growth. Despite a post-pandemic rebound,...

TRAVEL SOFTBALL UPDATE – Area players putting together solid numbers within first summer tournaments
June 18, 2025 By Loren Kopff • @LorenKopff on X Whether they are recent high school graduates, or improving their game even more in the likelihood of getting noticed this summer, area softball players have not missed a beat with their early...

Reviving a Lost Sound: Montserrat National Trust Documents Island’s Last Handcrafted Instrument
The Montserrat National Trust has launched a groundbreaking project to document and safeguard the island’s last locally made musical instrument, the Montserratian uke. Once a fixture at weddings, Christmas serenades, and family gatherings, these...

Health Ministry Confirms Cases of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease on Montserrat
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has confirmed that recent cases of fever and rash affecting children on island are linked to Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD), a common childhood illness caused by strains of the enterovirus. According...

Rediscover us: Why the future of Caribbean Tourism is Caribbean people
- Advertisement - By Algernon Watts “The Caribbean is not just a destination—it’s a mirror. In rediscovering its shores, we rediscover ourselves: our resilience, our rhythm, and the roots we forgot we had.” When was the last time you truly...

Costa Rica’s San Lucas Island Sees Kilos of Trash Removed in Cleanup
Twenty-five volunteers hauled 381 kilos of trash—mostly plastic bottles and tires—off Cocos Beach on Costa Rica’s San Lucas Island. The cleanup, set in the Gulf of Nicoya, shines a light on our country’s growing plastic pollution problem, with...

Montserrat Leaders Attend OECS Assembly Focused on Regional Unity
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...

Felipe VI lands in Montserrat: "It is the great meeting point of Catalan, Spanish, and European culture."
MontserratKing Felipe VI landed in Catalonia this Monday to visit the Montserrat Abbey, a symbol of Catalan nationalism and where the country's patron saint is venerated. This visit has caused unrest among Catholic Catalans and the independence...

Montserrat Targets Year-Round Crop Production with Greenhouse and Hydroponics Push
The Ministry of Agriculture is scaling up efforts to improve year-round crop production through greenhouses and hydroponics, aiming to get more young people into farming and reduce reliance on imports. Speaking at a town hall in Lookout on June 5,...

Delegates to Converge on Montserrat for SHV30 Volcanology Conference
An international roster of scientists, artists, emergency responders, students and community leaders will gather in Montserrat from July 14 to 18, 2025, for the Soufrière Hills Volcano International Conference (SHV30). The event, marking three...
Caribbean Culture Fund Unveils Third Call for Proposals, St. Kitts and Nevis Artists Eligible
by Kevon Browne St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN)—The Caribbean Culture Fund (CCF) has launched its third call for proposals, making a substantial US$400,000 available in grants to bolster cultural and creative projects throughout the region. This...

Bermudian duo represent island at UN oceans meeting
Created: Jun 22, 2025 05:10 PM (Updated: Jun 22, 2025 06:00 PM) Matthew Nagel, left, and Jasaiah Durham, centre, represent Bermuda during the 2025 United Nations Oceans Conference in Nice, France. With them is Brandon Sousa, the Deputy UK...

Spiritual Tourism: Eight Iconic European Pilgrimage Routes And Ancient Trails
Father and son rest on the rocky sea side during their pilgrimage journey.getty It is said that pilgrimage is the original form of mindful travel. And in our turbulent times, a walking (biking or running) journey through ancient, historical or...

Montserrat Celebrates Service at King’s 77th Birthday Parade
Montserrat proudly joined the global celebration of His Majesty King Charles III’s 77th birthday with a weekend of formal events and honours recognising service and dedication across the island. The festivities began on Friday, June 13, with the...

UFC Veteran Announces Retirement 2 Days Before Her 30th Birthday
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - OCTOBER 25: A detail shot of Khabib Nurmagomedov's gloves as he ... More announces his retirement in the Octagon after his victory over Justin Gaethje in their lightweight title bout during the UFC 254 event on...
Caribbean officials set to modernize justice systems through UNDP, ITU training
Jun 14, 2025 News Kaieteur News – Key government and judicial officials in the Caribbean are taking practical steps to provide faster, fairer, and more accessible justice services for citizens, by participating in a course led by the United...

Montserrat’s Education Transformation Project Moves Ahead
Montserrat’s Minister of Health and Education, Dr Ingrid Buffonge, says transforming the island’s education system will require not just funding, but a radical shift in how children are supported academically, emotionally and practically. At a...

EP Approves Report Criticizing the Political Use of Amnesty Laws
The European Parliament in Strasbourg approved a report critical of amnesty laws and pardons driven “by political interests”on Wednesday, June 18. Although it does not explicitly mention any Member State, the debate and tone of the speeches made...