20 January 2012
At nine-weeks old when he arrived, Felix Reuben Louis Davis is the grandson of Governor Davis and his wife SuJue and they are claiming Felix to be the youngest visitor to Montserrat during the Christmas season. Felix disembarked at the John A Osborne Airport on Wednesday, December 8, 2011 with his mom Amy Davis, a [...]
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20 January 2012
Wills is headed on vacation! Kate Middleton may have gotten a head start with some fun in the sun on the island of Mustique, but as it turns out, her hubby Prince William isn’t far behind! “He’s leaving tomorrow morning,” a source tells Us Weekly. “It wasn’t set in stone because William needed to clear [...]
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20 January 2012
According to a study, published in the Lancet Infectious Diseases Journal by Renee Heffron (University of Washington), the use of hormonal contraceptives increase the risk of women in contracting the AIDS virus. www.thelancet.com Previous research studies reached the same conclusion; however, the latter one is much more credible. The study was conducted by closely following [...]
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20 January 2012
The Government of Montserrat (GoM) needs to show that it is a team committed to the future progress, development and rejuvenation of Montserrat, and not just any single person, group or entity. In the meantime Her Majesty’s Government (HMG) through their Ministries, whether it be the Department For International Development (DFID) or the Foreign Commonwealth [...]
25 November 2011
On November 16, His Excellency Governor Adrian Davis at their joint press conference last week, while calmly noting and summarising the agenda of the just completed annual British Overseas Territories Consultative Council (OTCC) meeting in London this week, the Hon. Premier Reuben Meade was fiery in his criticisms of HMG for what he considers as [...]
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25 November 2011
By Man from Baker Hill Friday, November 18, 2011 Reuben the Premier proudly and loudly declared that he can live without being in politics; and he continued to say, that in the meantime, he is prepared to do what he deems necessary to collect taxes owed to his government. Yes, foo true, Friday, November 18, [...]
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09 December 2011
The Department for International Development (DFID) Minister of State Alan Duncan paid a visit which lasted less than 24 hours to Montserrat arriving by ferry on Wednesday evening and leaving by air at 5.00 p.m. He crammed a tour which took him mostly by helicopter, and on the ground to the site earmarked for geothermal [...]
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09 December 2011
Delivered only days before the announcement of Minister of State Alan Duncan that Montserrat had FCO’s go ahead to sign the Treaty Fellow citizens, residents and friends of Montserrat I just had to take serious notice of the recent strong remarks of our Hon Premier when accusing the FCO for forcing their intentions down his [...]
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23 December 2011
The Christmas season is well upon us and it is the time of good cheer of giving, a time if you never shared love that you share, give and receive. The priest asked of his congregation recently during his homily at Sunday Mass, what Christmas meant them. One answer was “work”. He asked at first [...]
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23 December 2011
January 28 Osborne, Tuitt, Meade (Montserrat Stalwarts laid to rest in one week) - http://www.themontserratreporter.com/news/local/osborne-tuitt-meade-montserrat-stalwartFebruary 11February 11 Uk Minister tells Montserrat stand on your own two feet - http://www.themontserratreporter.com/news/local/uk-minister-tells-montserrat-%E2%80%9Cstand-on-your-own-two-feet%E2%80%9D-2 February 25 UK and GoM focus on Capital investments - http://www.themontserratreporter.com/news/local/uk-and-gom-now-focus-on-capital-investment March 4 Gov. Waterworth departs [...]
23 December 2011
at the Overseas Territories Consultative Council Meeting in London, Oct 2000 (Pd for Insertion) Ladies and Gentlemen, over the course of today and tomorrow we will continue a series of truly important discussions regarding the relationship between The Overseas Territories and the United Kingdom. It is my hope that we can arrive at a common [...]
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23 December 2011
by Man from Baker Hill Christmas always comes before the New Year. And indeed, before The Montserrat Reporter Limited (TMR) demands its New Year wish, we must join others and celebrate with them the realization of their Christmas wishes. First off, we celebrate with the recipients of the Social Security back pay. We are happy [...]
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23 December 2011
Is the Premier abandoning his own national and executive selection? It has been for several years this topic about a Montserrat National Song has surfaced time and time again. Very often at functions when the singing of an anthem seems appropriate and it is obvious that the organisers, be they from within the official walls [...]
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23 December 2011
MONTSERRAT MY COUNTRY Montserrat is my land Where the people dare to stand Taller, stronger, braver, surer, prouder, free. Tis a simple land; Tis a God-fearing land, Tis the land my fathers fought to save for me. A majestic land Rising from the sea Its mountains green so tall and so stately. A most fruitful [...]
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23 December 2011
A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE from His Excellency the Governor Adrian Davis I’m proud and delighted to be giving my first Christmas message. Since April, my wife and I have met many of you in the community. We have had the opportunity to celebrate the 100th birthday of Miss Jemmie Duberry and the 107th birthday of Mrs [...]
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23 December 2011
Isle’s Bay beach has been the most beautiful beach on Montserrat and it is a desecration to destroy it. World-travelling sea swimmers have stated that the swimming off Isles Bay beach is some of the best anywhere on earth. They returned year after year to experience it. The volcano has wreaked its havoc and residents are still willing [...]
23 December 2011
by Donaldson Romeo, MP There are many troubling issues facing the people of Montserrat. Many who work, from the single mother and the elderly to the small business man, struggle from month to month, pay cheque to pay cheque to pay huge electricity bills, rent, mortgages and provide for their children. Contractors and those who [...]
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23 December 2011
It is often referred to as the A1 Road Project, the resurfacing and rebuilding of the main road between Salem and St. John’s. It will involve the reconstruction and enhancing of bridges all along the way. The first major bridge project has been ongoing at Cassava Ghaut in Woodlands, where Montserrat’s first ever traffic light [...]
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23 December 2011
Alliouagana Festival highlights: Part 3 By Cathy Buffonge This will be the last in a series of three articles on Montserrat’s third Alliouagana Literary Festival, held at the Cultural Centre and organized by the UWI Open Campus headed by Gracelyn Cassell. The last day of the Festival was Sunday, November 13, and several interesting and [...]
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23 December 2011
The Ministry of Health is close to begin construction of a new hospital to be located at the current site in St. John’s, which at one time occupied the building compound of the St. John’s school. This hospital the Minister of Health, Education, Youth, Culture, Sports and Community Services says, “The numbers keep moving between [...]
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30 December 2011
by Keima Allen The Government of Montserrat hosted its second Diaspora Consultation event in Montserrat on 21 December 2011. The Premier Minister, Reuben Meade who spent many years outside of Montserrat, acknowledged in his opening speech that it was important that the diaspora Community contribute to the development of the island. I agree; the people [...]
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30 December 2011
Editorial For years now and aggressively in recent years the Ministry Education has been searching for ways to improve on the education system in Montserrat. One of the issues has been the decay of discipline and behavior of the children in the schools. Another has been that children have been retiring from the Montserrat Secondary [...]
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30 December 2011
Fire Fighters of the Montserrat Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS) displayed their skills as they carried out several Road Traffic Collision rescue techniques on Wednesday, December 14, 2011 on the Little Bay public road. Training Officer Mr. Astride Wade told The Montserrat Reporter he was pleased with the Fire Fighters’ performance. He said the exercise [...]
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30 December 2011
By Man from Baker Hill Since August 2010 the words “Tax Arrears” have sent shivers, chills and thrills to Montserratians. In fact there is hardly a word more familiar and divisive to us than the words tax arrears and taxation. Nevertheless, many of us hoped that at the end of 2011 the government would have [...]
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05 January 2012
2011 Festival – Queen Show staged by Tropical Productions [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nij1g4q1FLk&feature=youtu.be[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-PzqOEXzgY[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3e7TB7QBNYc[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5oJ3B18xsg[/youtube] Share and Enjoy
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05 January 2012
Carol Singing on Christmas Day at St. Patricks R.C. Church, Lookout. Share and Enjoy
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13 January 2012
By James Gallagher Health reporter, BBC News Related Stories Cut red meat to lower cancer risk Pancreatic cancer: Many unaware How much red meat should we eat? A link between eating processed meat, such as bacon or sausages, and pancreatic cancer has been suggested by researchers in Sweden. They said eating an extra 50g of processed [...]
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16 January 2012
GIU – The annual budget projections for 2012/2013 are under review as the Department for International Development mission looks at whether Montserrat has kept its end of the bargain to reduce spending and find new ways to increase revenue. DFID, through the various officials who visited in 2011, have reiterated that it would only consider [...]
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19 January 2012
SOCIAL SECURITY FUND P.O Box 170, BRADES, MONTSERRAT, WEST INDIES. TEL: (664) 491-2567/3667. FAX: (664) 491-6145 The following named persons are asked to get in touch with the Montserrat Social Security Operations Department on 1-664-491-2567 or Email: operations@socialsecurity.ms No. Name Address 1 Agnes M. Lemprier Palm Loop 2 Albertina D. Hilliman Amersham 3 Alena Jackson [...]
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20 January 2012
Two senior ranking police officers of the Royal Montserrat Police Service (RMPS) are suspended, one on suspension and the more senior on compulsory leave pending further investigation into alleged misconduct. According to a release from Government House the Governor’s actions arose out of the conduct of, “an extensive internal investigation into allegations of police misconduct [...]
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25 January 2012
By CMC – WASHINGTON, CMC – United States President Barack Obama has offered a life line to illegal Caribbean immigrants, urging the US Congress to work with him on “comprehensive” immigration reform. In his election-year State of the Union address on Tuesday night, Obama said he believed “as strongly as ever that we should take [...]
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24 January 2012
January 24, 2012 BRUSSELS, Belgium – Fellow Heads of Government, Ministerial Colleagues, OCTA Executive Committee Members, Delegates, it is my pleasure to be the Chairman and host of this our 10th EU/OCT Forum here in Brussels in 2012. I bring greetings from Montserrat the Emerald Isle of the Caribbean. I wish, on behalf of the [...]
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20 January 2012
GIU – His Excellency, the Governor Adrian Davis has congratulated Montserrat’s first female Deputy Governor Mrs. Sarita Francis and Mrs. Oeslyn Jemmotte who have been named to the Queen’s New Years Honours List. Mrs. Sarita Francis of Olveston, has been awarded the Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) for her [...]
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20 January 2012
In late news before late publication there is the announcement that the ferry service will revert to four days weekly. It seems surprising and must be a stark indication of the tourism activity in the height of the tourist season. The following release from GIU (Government Information Unit) describes in very simple terms that Montserrat [...]
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20 January 2012
A very appreciative crowd, celebrated Garnett “Sylk” Thompson, a young Cudjoe Head resident who was adjudged the 2011-2012 Calypso Monarch at Festival City on Friday, December 30, 2011. Intermittent showers did not dampen the festive mood, while there were grumblings and heated debates about what could and should have been done to prevent the constant [...]
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20 January 2012
GIU – Montserrat this week celebrated with Mrs. Beatrice Allen and Mr. Charles ‘St. Kitts’ Pike as they became the fifth and sixth persons on island 100 years and over. St. Kitts, who got his name because of his island of birth, turned 100 on Saturday, January 7. He received visits from His Excellency the [...]
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