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Reimagining Montserrat’s Culture in an AI World
Montserrat is ripe for taking advantage of Artificial Intelligence (AI). With a small, overtaxed, and ageing population, being able to use technology to eke out a little bit more from each day is a gift. But how do we use it without losing our...

UFC star receives indefinite medical suspension after recently admitting worrying financial issues before Noche UFC
One UFC fighter who would’ve been hoping to stay active is set for some time on the sidelines. The third annual Noche UFC event took place in San Antonio on September 13, where several fighters dealt with significant injuries. Alessandro Costa...

Noche UFC 3 medical suspensions: Cash-strapped Sedriques Dumas benched indefinitely for paralyzing nut shot
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) handed out 26 medical suspensions following Noche UFC 3 this past weekend (Sat., Sept. 13, 2025) inside Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. Among those sidelined were headliner Jean...

Exit Survey Reveals High Satisfaction With Montserrat’s Primary Healthcare Services
Dr. Dorothea Hazel Blake has revealed findings from a new exit survey assessing how Montserrat’s health centres are performing from the perspective of patients. The results were released at the 3rd Annual Research Day organised by the Ministry of...
COMMENTARY — Ex-Montserrat premier calls out UK over medical care for OT citizens
The cases of two Montserrat British overseas territory citizens expose a systemic failure in how the United Kingdom supports vulnerable BOT citizens abroad. The matter is of urgent concern not only for Montserrat but for all the BOTs, including...

Two-Thirds of Island’s Elderly Concerned about their Income and Loneliness, Research Finds
Montserrat’s Ministry of Health & Social Services hosted its 3rd Annual Research Day on Wednesday, September 10, showcasing a range of studies focused on improving the health and wellbeing of the island’s population. A major highlight was the...

Flourish S1 E3 – Vanessa Farrell on Health Coaching and Journaling for Better Wellness Habits
Health coach Vanessa Farrell discusses the role of journaling, daily habits, and culturally sensitive coaching in helping Caribbean people set goals, stay accountable, and transform their health. The Wellness Podcast for Caribbean Women explores...

Furlong can follow in his father's footsteps - with a Premier League dream at Ipswich
Furlong's father was also a professional footballer(Image: PA) A famous father Before Furlong was even born, his father - Paul - was making waves in football. The now-retired striker started life at Enfield before spending time at Coventry and...

Romeo Warns UK of 48-Hour Window to Save Montserratian Calypsonian “Shorty” Baker
Opposition Member and former Premier Donaldson Romeo is calling for immediate intervention from UK and Montserrat authorities to save the life of British citizen and long-time Montserrat resident Landis “Shorty” Baker, who remains in critical...

Study Highlights Barriers to Reintegration for Ex-Prisoners in Montserrat
Dr Sinclair Coward, former technical consultant to the Ministry of Health and Social Services, has presented findings from a study examining the challenges ex-prisoners face when trying to reintegrate into society. Speaking at the Annual Research...

Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Recorded Near Guadeloupe; Felt Across Leeward Islands
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck near Guadeloupe early Monday morning, with tremors reported across several Leeward Islands. The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed the quake at 9:16 a.m. UTC (5:16 a.m. AST), with a depth of 60 kilometers. The...

Christmas Lighting Competition Returns for 2025
The Montserrat Tourism Authority, in collaboration with the Montserrat Arts Council, has announced the return of the much-loved Christmas Lighting Competition for 2025. The annual event invites residents and businesses across the island to...
CRFM inks new accords with OECS, The UWI
The Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) sealed its first bilateral accord with the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. The signing was executed during the Sixteenth Special Meeting of the CRFM...

5PM Weather Update: Jerry approaching with Maximum sustained winds near 65 mph
BULLETIN Tropical Storm Jerry Advisory Number 10 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL102025 500 PM AST Thu Oct 09 2025 …JERRY EXPECTED TO BE NEAR THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS THIS EVENING AND TONIGHT… …TROPICAL STORM WARNING ISSUED FOR...

Jerry roils Atlantic, other storms churn Pacific off Mexico
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. MIAMI -- Tropical Storm Jerry churned Thursday in the Atlantic on its approach to the Leeward Islands as Tropical Storm Priscilla and Tropical Storm Raymond moved...

CRFM Inks New Accords With OECS and UWI to Strengthen Regional Fisheries Collaboration
CRFM Inks New Accords With OECS and UWI to Strengthen Regional Fisheries Collaboration BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS — October 9, 2025 | Times Caribbean Online The Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) has deepened its regional partnerships with...

U.S. weather forecast: Priscilla and a nor'easter threaten US with flooding, tropical Storm Jerry churns in the Atlantic
Tropical Storm Jerry churned Thursday in the Atlantic on its approach to the Leeward Islands as Tropical Storm Priscilla and Tropical Storm Raymond moved along Mexico’s Pacific coast, threatening heavy rain and flooding in their paths, forecasters...

How to watch Rinderknech vs Vacherot: live stream Shanghai Masters final 2025 online, start time, what TV channel?
Watch Shanghai Masters 2025 live streams, as Arthur Rinderknech takes on Valentin Vacherot in a blockbuster cousin vs cousin final on Sunday, October 12. They're due on Stadium Court not before 4.30pm BST / 11.45am ET. If you put money on...

UWI Global Campus Monsterrat welcomes new head, Dr Sheron Burns
Dr Sheron Burns. Photo credit: UWI CommunicationsDr. Sheron Burns has been appointed as the Head of the University of the West Indies (The UWI) Global Campus in Montserrat, effective September 1, 2025. The Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor and...

As Tropical Storm Jerry churns in Atlantic, nor'easter threatens US with flooding
MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Jerry churned Thursday in the Atlantic on its approach to the Leeward Islands and a powerful storm off the U.S. Southeast, along with unusually high King Tides, threatens to bring coastal flooding to the Carolinas....