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Legendary cricketer Allen passes away
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian
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BRADES, Montserrat – The Montserrat community was plunged into mourning on Wednesday with the death of cricket icon Charles Henry “Jim” Allen. Allen passed away around 6.30 pm at the age of 73. He was widely regarded as Montserrat’s...
Montserrat Government UK Office Publishes Calendar of Summer Events
Radio Montserrat
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Montserrat’s heritage and culture are being celebrated in the United Kingdom with a range of summer events from June 12th to August 20th, 2025. The celebrations begin with a night of readings with Montserratian writer and poet, Dr. Yvonne Weekes...
EP Approves Report Criticizing the Political Use of Amnesty Laws
The European Conservative
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June 20, 2025
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...
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)...
Clergy from 12 islands discuss topics at DNECA conference
The Daily Herald
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Members of the clergy taking part in the DNECA conference and retreat held at the Simpson Bay Resort and Marina on Thursday. (Robert Luckock photo) PELICAN--Clergy from the Diocese of the North Eastern Caribbean and Aruba (DNECA) held a conference...
Travelers prepare for globe-trotting challenges under Trump administration
Denver Post - Colorado
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June 12, 2025
Beatriz Meehan, 68, remembers traveling to Rome, Italy, two decades ago. Back then, she was left with the impression that the locals loved Americans, she said. After visiting Europe again in March, she no longer feels the same way. The Colorado...
Health Officials Urge Parents to Keep Sick Children Home Amid Rise in Rash and Fever Cases
Discover Montserrat
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June 11, 2025
Health authorities in Montserrat are urging parents and guardians to keep unwell children at home following a noticeable increase in cases of rash and fever among young patients. The Ministry of Health and Social Services says several children...
7th Sitting of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Assembly convened on Tuesday in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Radio Montserrat
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The 7th Sitting of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Assembly convened on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, with calls for deeper integration amidst global shifts. Held under the poignant theme,...
Lookout Nursery School Holds Health Themed Walk and Exhibition
Radio Montserrat
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The Lookout Nursery School held a Health Day last Thursday. The students from the Nursery School along with students from other early childhood centers on Montserrat participated in a walk Thursday morning. The walk was followed by an exhibition...
Ministry of Health Confirms Hand Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) on Montserrat
Radio Montserrat
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The Ministry of Health and Social Services is updating the public on the recent increase in pediatric cases presenting with fever and generalized rash. Following laboratory investigations, health authorities have confirmed the presence of...
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...
Governor Cross Honours Prison Officers in Third Local Medal Ceremony
Radio Montserrat
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Seven officers of His Majesty’s Prison received Coronation Medals on Friday to honour their dedicated service. This marks the third local presentation, following a ceremony on May 30th for the Royal Montserrat Police and Fire Service (RMPFS), as...
Government of Montserrat Makes Moves to Resume Work on Port Project
Radio Montserrat
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The government of Montserrat has made several critical moves to facilitate the resumption of the Montserrat Port Development Project. Work recently came to halt, and the government had to resolve a number of issues it had inherited from the...
Dr. Barnes Brings Montserrat’s Buried History to International Stage
Radio Montserrat
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Montserrat will be in the spotlight during a talk hosted by the Commonwealth Heritage Forum on Wednesday. The compelling series explores the built heritage across the Commonwealth that has been abandoned or lost due to war, natural disasters,...
Caribbean Leaders Unite for Collective Action on Oceans and Launch the Actioning Blue Declaration at UNOC3
I News Cayman
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June 10, 2025
Joint Press Release: OECS and the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund Nice, France – In a powerful demonstration of political unity and regional ambition, Caribbean governments today officially launched the Actioning Blue: Caribbean 30×30 Vision for the...
Full list of the countries where rabies is 'high risk' after UK tourist dies
Manchester Evening News
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June 18, 2025
A woman has tragically died in the UK after becoming infected with rabies in Morocco. She is said to have contracted the fatal viral disease while coming into contact with a stray dog during a visit to Morocco, the UK Health and Security Agency...
Labour MPs Accuse Government Of Failing To Protect LGBT+ Citizens In Overseas Territories
Politics Home
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June 17, 2025
David Lammy was appointed foreign secretary after Labour won last year's general election (Alamy) 3 min read2 hr A group of new Labour MPs has accused the UK government of violating international law and “betraying” British values by failing to...
Former St. Lucia PM says CARICOM not serving OECS well
Caribbean National Weekly
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June 18, 2025
St. Lucia’s Opposition Leader Allen Chastanet has raised serious concerns about the effectiveness of the relationship between the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and the wider Caribbean Community (CARICOM), suggesting that OECS...
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...
Jersey politicians miss out on observation team for Guernsey election
Jersey Evening Post
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June 17, 2025
OBSERVERS from across the Commonwealth are taking part in a mission to assess this week’s general election in Guernsey, although no Jersey States Members were selected to take part. A trio of politicians from Scotland and the Caribbean islands of...