27 July 2020
Reprint – July 26, 2020 The Atlantic could have yet another tropical depression or storm develop this week, piling on to the busy start we’ve already seen this hurricane season. This latest disturbance is a broad area of low pressure located about halfway between Africa and the Lesser Antilles. The system has been dubbed Invest 92L […]
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24 July 2020
Issued: 24 July 2020 The Ninety-Sixth Meeting of the Monetary Council of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) was held on 24 July 2020, via videoconference, under the Chairmanship of Dr the Honourable Timothy Harris, Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Saint Christopher (St Kitts) and Nevis. Monetary Stability The Monetary Council received the Governor’s Report […]
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21 July 2020
Diabetes, kidney disease, hypertension, immunosuppression, and TB, place people at increased risk for more severe disease. Many of these conditions are widespread in the Americas. Washington, D.C., July 21, 2020 (PAHO) — In the Americas, three out of ten people – or nearly 325 million – are at increased risk of developing severe COVID-19 illness […]
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15 July 2020
Replicated from the Mirror, UK Office staff will NOT have to wear masks at work Welcome to tonight’s briefing… Office workers in England will not have to wear face coverings, Matt Hancock has said. Face coverings will be mandatory in shops and supermarkets from July 24 But the Health Secretary said there were no plans […]
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09 July 2020
by Bennette Roach We are pleased to say we rush to reverse a story where we hurried yesterday the headline “Travelers to face Negative COVID-19 Test to enter Antigua”, from a Montserrat GIU release. We dutifully published, “While entering Montserrat has taken on visa-styled requirements to enter the island, leaving Montserrat is equally involved as […]
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09 July 2020
We didn’t know ginger is so healthy We all know that fruit and vegetables are really good for us. It is known that we should eat colored food several times a day, but did you know that certain spices also have many health benefits? Take ginger, for example. When you eat ginger every day, a […]
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07 July 2020
by Bennette Roach While entering Montserrat has taken on visa-styled requirements to enter the island, leaving Montserrat is equally involved as health certificates become necessary to enter Antigua. The Ministry of Health and Social Services is notifying travelers from Montserrat to Antigua, of the need to have a negative COVID-19 test prior to traveling. This […]
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07 July 2020
by Bennette Roach As the Government of Montserrat continues to remove and amend COVID-19 suppression restrictions, and the phased reopening of the economy continues, a release from the Government Information Unit (GIU) advises: “As of Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at 5:00 a.m. the maximum number of persons allowed to gather in a public place […]
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03 July 2020
Okra is a powerhouse of valuable nutrients. Nearly half of which is soluble fiber in the form of gums and pectins. Soluble fiber helps to lower serum cholesterol, reducing the risk of heart disease. The other half is insoluble fiber which helps to keep the intestinal tract healthy decreasing the risk of some forms […]
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03 July 2020
by Bennette Roach, London. Bail Revoked, Brandt on remand, jailed, until? Was the headline in the TMR’s publication of July 5, 2019, which began, “This lingering high court criminal matter has been described on Tuesday in one report as follows: “The High Court of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court has ordered another ‘interesting twist’ in […]
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20 June 2020
V A C A N C Y Debt Analyst Ι, Eastern Caribbean Central Bank Suitably qualified citizens of member territories of the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) and wider CARICOM countries are invited to apply to fill the post of Debt Analyst I, in the Statistics Department (SD), at the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) […]
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16 June 2020
by staff writer KINGSTOWN, ST. Vincent, Jun 11, CMC – St. Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves says he remains satisfied that the 15-member Caribbean Community (CARICOM) grouping “will not stand by idly and watch the recount which is properly done for the results to be set aside” in the disputed March […]
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12 June 2020
Reprint News Covid-19 is NOT a virus! Health Find out what Covid-19 really is and how you can protect yourself One thing COVID-19 isn’t is a virus. There – I said it! Not that you would know from everything that’s buzzing around the media right now. So if it’s not a virus, what is it? COVID-19 […]
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04 June 2020
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) At the invitation of the Government of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has fielded a CARICOM Election Observation Mission to monitor the General Elections which will be held in that country on Friday, June 5, 2020. The three-member Mission will be headed by Mr. […]
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02 June 2020
The Montserrat Reporter – https://www.facebook.com/themontserratreporter Presented by Bennette Roach from TMR Facebook page George Floyd and his girlfriend So sad!! This may not have been the worst, but the wilfulness, the torture, the obvious suffering makes it so…and if all that is being brought to light is true the cop and others should be charged […]
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29 May 2020
Reprint The US president is alleging a conspiracy between China and the WHO to mislead the world about the coronavirus. Corinne Reichert May 29, 2020 Listen – 01:00 Trump is terminating US funding for the WHO. Screenshot by CNET For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO website. US […]
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29 May 2020
With just over a week to go to general elections in St. Kitts, the St. Kitts-Nevis opposition Labour Party has sued the Government and the Radio Station, ZIZ. Elections are due on June 5, 2020.
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04 May 2020
Marisa Kwiatkowski and Tricia L. Nadolny – USA TODAY – Published May 4, 2020 – reprint The federal government is considering rolling back infection control requirements in U.S. nursing homes – even as the long-term-care industry’s residents and workers are overwhelmed by the coronavirus. A rule proposed last year by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid […]
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03 May 2020
Associated Press Published – May 2, 2020 – reprint by Danica Coto SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico— A 5.4-magnitude earthquake hit near southern Puerto Rico on Saturday, briefly knocking out power and jolting many from their beds on an island where some people still remain in shelters from previous quakes earlier this year. There were no […]
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01 May 2020
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Motley Statement by the Chair of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Observer Team for the recount of Guyana’s Regional and General Elections will arrive in Guyana on Friday, May 1. The three-member team will be led by Miss Cynthia Barrow-Giles, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Government at […]
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25 April 2020
by Bennette Roach With earlier news that there were further delays for the arrival of long-overdue medical equipment and supplies critical to the management of COVID-19 response, to bring this week to end the Ministry of Health and Social Services sends this release with bad news. It is dated today April 24, 2020, with follow-up […]
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17 April 2020
7-day complete shutdown among new government measures to contain COVID-19 Curfew extended to April 30th including a complete shutdown for seven days The lockdown/shutdown with curfews began on April 3, followed with a complete 7-day shutdown beginning on April 12 midnight. Now, this is to be extended for another ten days to April 30, with […]
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16 April 2020
as of April 17, 2020 With the Royal Montserrat Police Force (RMPS) boasting and becoming it seems the most important agency in the fight against COVID-19, with the emphasis on containment in the unknown or the most serious method of transmission, they announce and give a breakdown of the 46 arrests they have made since […]
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14 April 2020
As of April 12, 2020 Press Release: April 12, 2020 – GIU, Davy Hill, Montserrat Montserrat has recorded its first full recovery; while two persons have tested positive for COVID-19. The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) has received the results of eight samples recently dispatched to CARPHA Reference Laboratory for testing. The results […]
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10 April 2020
On April 3, 2020, the Hon Donaldson Romeo, former premier and currently opposition member of the Montserrat Legislative Assembly wrote to His Excellency Governor Pearce and the Hon Premier Easton Taylor-Farrell with concerns, “…that you would both be cooperative, transparent and timely in answering these questions which I shall share publicly. You may wish to […]
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07 April 2020
by Bennette Roach In a release today from the Government Information Unit we learn that “As of Tuesday, April 7, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases on Montserrat has increased to eight.” While the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) continues to report new cases and tout and encourage, “practice good hygiene, reporting all […]
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03 April 2020
Contribution, Part 104 – 4/2020 After BA Flight 2157 on Tuesday, March 10, COVID-19 is here. How can we cope? BRADES, Montserrat, March 22, 2020 – On Tuesday, March 17, the Government of Montserrat called a press conference, scheduled for 5:00 pm. During the conference, Hon. Minister of Education, Mr. Charles Kirnon, announced that we […]
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03 April 2020
Dr. Denzil Douglas shares two lofty ideals that his in-coming government stands for Beresford Mack speaks with Dr. Denzil Douglas who prepares to take back the Government of St. Kitts-Nevis Dr. Denzil Douglas In the spirit of expanding partnership with those in the diaspora and sharing good governance responsibility, the Political Leader of the NextGen […]
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03 April 2020
April 3, 2020 Jus Wonderin when the radio dj and the ambassador gonna kiss an make up Jus Wonderin who ego got bruised the most in the back and forth bacchanal the DJ or the Ambassador. Jus wonderin is the country in a leadership crisis or a Coronavirus crisis Jus wonderin if is the ambassador […]
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03 April 2020
by Bennette Roach By March 20, 2020, the Government would begin to introduce some and almost belatedly many of the suggestions made in that now infamous letter. MoHSS preparedness and planning committee/team (from GIU photo) On March 24 Montserrat’s second case was confirmed and on March 26 three additional cases were confirmed, bringing the total […]
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03 April 2020
A release from the Royal Montserrat Defence Force (RMDF) speaks to its pride proud to announce that Sergeant Calvin Lewis recently returned from a training course held for three (3) weeks at the British Army Training and Support Unit Belize (BATSUB) in Belize. The course ran from February 10, 2010, to February 28, 2020, at […]
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03 April 2020
Contributed by Cleo Cassell Grace Cassell, delivering the lecture I would like to make a confession before I continue. I confess, not to committing praedial larceny, but to never attending any of the St. Patrick’s Day lectures before March 10, 2020. I believed that by fate I should go this year because every time I […]
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03 April 2020
April 3, 2020 It was disappointing to learn after the Government (GoM) had announced that they had put in place means of checking that passengers would under some kind of screening that there was no real method in place for so doing, and this not taking place at John Osborne Airport for persons arriving there. […]
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03 April 2020
by Bennette Roach Children steelpan players opened the night From March 14, for the records and because there had been no issue of a newspaper except posts online and on TMR’s Facebook page, we present briefs of matters relating to that as related to Montserrat especially as COVID-19 gripped and crippled activities, be it faith […]
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03 April 2020
Read full print at: https://www.themontserratreporter.com/ LOCKDOWN, is what all countries including tiny Montserrat, with the variations, are expecting, rather than hoping, will speed the COVID-19 pandemic away. Govt planing for Lockdown Montserrat (Government of Montserrat (GoM) was slow in arriving to where it has come, facing varying and differing criticism that action was not taken […]
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30 March 2020
WASHINGTON, March 26, 2020 – The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved today, additional financing of US$11.9 million for the Caribbean Regional Communications Infrastructure Program (CARCIP) underway in Grenada, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. This financing will allow the completion of the regional broadband network as well as training activities, business […]
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23 March 2020
by Bennette Roach It is difficult to recall when any event or series of events have taken on the global interest and concern over what is suspected, especially if everyone does not act as responsibly as required, will kill millions globally. Tiny Montserrat is not spared the attention in this pandemic surrounding the Coronavirus (COVIVD-19) […]
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22 March 2020
L-R: Meliek Richards, Beryl Ray Idiaghe, Kenita Barzey, Aaliyah Giddings, Alicia Giddings, Otis Miller and Anderson Alerte As part of their mandate – “wanting to offer more to the youth of the island, thus in an effort to help them reach their full potential, the Ministry of Youth Affairs held a Non-Denominational Bible Quiz on […]
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21 March 2020
https://youtu.be/2kVHVGnwAs0 <iframe width=”949″ height=”534″ src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/2kVHVGnwAs0″ frameborder=”0″ allow=”accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture” allowfullscreen></iframe> Overview – Coronavirus (COVID-19) https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/ Live from WHO Headquarters – COVID-19 daily press briefing 20 March 2020 https://youtu.be/6BOKgSCPD4E https://www.facebook.com/UWITv/videos/534699217452026/
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20 March 2020
HealthMarch 20, 2020 – Related Condition Centers Reprint COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Don’t forget your doorknobs. By Patia Braithwaite Carol Yepes / Getty Images If you’re one of those people who always keeps a spotless home, the influx of new coronavirus cases might have kicked you into a coronavirus cleaning frenzy. Even if you’re someone who thinks […]
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13 March 2020
by Bennette Roach The David Brandt that the current lead attorney trial that somewhat began in earnest on February 28 from that time had been dealing with what was reported as preliminary matters and held mostly ‘in-camera’ which generally means that the press and the public are prohibited from the hearings. These hearings ended with […]
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13 March 2020
After BA Flight 2157 on Tuesday, March 10, could it be here in Montserrat? (What should we do? BRADES, Montserrat, March 14, 2020 – Over the past several days, first we learned that the Corona Virus had been confirmed in several regional territories. Then we learned how the UN Agency, the World Health Organisation, declared […]
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13 March 2020
by Bennette Roach MOHS national influenza committee The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has evidently touched most of the world and has taken place in many headlines with coverage throughout each day. And Montserrat no less, as the call for more action out of concern and the accusation of mismanagement. The month began with a release from the […]
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13 March 2020
by Bennette Roach Montserratians living and working or studying in the USA and elsewhere continue to make great strides in their fields of work, studies, and education. Dr. Pet Johnson-Cameron Dr. Petronella Johnson-Cameron is one such person who has been teaching and mentoring students in the Master’s Program at Capella University, since January 2017. She […]
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12 March 2020
Reprint – from the Irish Times Shutdown starts this evening and runs until March 29th, restrictions placed on gatherings TMR Editor: With the banning of gatherings of travel all around the western world, and we can specify as it gets closer to home in many close ways, the UK and the US, questions are now […]
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11 March 2020
Reprint In pandemics, as in war, we all need to do our part. By Max Brooks Mr. Brooks is the author of “World War Z.” March 11, 2020 Grand Central Terminal had fewer commuters than usual on a Monday morning after a state of emergency was declared amid confirmed coronavirus cases in New York. Credit…Brian […]
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10 March 2020
So, with all the cancellations around the world, tiny Montserrat, though not claiming invincibility from ‘C virus(s), it’s a whole week plus – ten days of celebrations. Don’t miss out on the specials of this growing Festival… Here is the official list of events for this year’s St. Patrick’s Festival slated to run from March […]
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10 March 2020
Gracelyn Cassell One of the quieter events of the St. Patrick’s Festival is the St. Patrick’s Lecture’ which usually takes place near the beginning of the festival activities. It takes place this year on Tuesday evening, March 10 beginning at 6.00 p.m. Often, the event which allows for discussion after the presentation, is lively with […]
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10 March 2020
Reprint from the Irish Times €2.6bn sick pay measures and business liquidity fund announced; stocks markets plunge Dublin’s St Patrick’s Day Parade, which is attended by hundreds of thousands of people is set to be canceled this year in a bid to curb the spread of coronavirus. Photograph: Brenda Fitzsimons/The Irish Times Fiach Kelly, Martin […]
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03 March 2020
The new orders from health bosses come amid predictions that one in five workers could be off sick when the virus peaks. Tuesday 3 March 2020 22:59, UK COVID-19Coronavirus https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-cases-in-the-uk-rise-to-51-11948376 Boris Johnson announces coronavirus plans Why you can trust Sky News NHS England has declared coronavirus a level four incident – the highest level of […]
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03 March 2020
by Shelly Palmer March 3, 2020 Coronavirus and the Information War TMR: After this: “I am a senior Chinese military intelligence officer and I know the truth about the coronavirus outbreak. It is far worse than the media are telling you…” It is convincing to read something from this usually credible writer. We will publish […]
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21 February 2020
David Samuel Brandt, prominent Montserrat attorney-at-law may well make the history books, not because it was so desired by the accusers or the perpetrated prosecutors, nor his prominence of being a well-loved and long-serving politician, for Chief Minister, but for the length of time sexual charges, repeatedly said to be very serious ones, finally has […]
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21 February 2020
FlyMontserrat’s aircraft ran off the edge of the runway, stopped by the wire fence It has turned out that there must be some confusion if not just collusion of one kind or another, that flights into Montserrat have had to be canceled or aborted, “because the runway is wet”, creating an uproar among people with […]
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21 February 2020
The following are just a few excerpts of an article subscribed to TMR and which we will publish fully in the next issue. by Capt Inspector John As you have already more than likely suspected by now, there exists a global crime syndicate that has been controlling the global banking system, and by extension, everything […]
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21 February 2020
Part 103 – 02/2020 (Contribution) What does the provision of a St Barths-based Pilatus PC-12 suggest for our air access? BRADES, Montserrat, February 7, 2020 – A few days ago, many Montserratians spotted a strange new aircraft in our sky as it flew in to land at our Airport in Geralds. This was a Swiss-built […]
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21 February 2020
February 17, 2020, GIU, Davy Hill, Montserrat– For the first time, the National Honours and Awards, will include a National Youth Awardee—Lionel Baker will be bestowed with the first National Youth Awards on Montserrat for excellence in sports. Lionel Baker gleeful in action Mr. Baker will be awarded for his involvement and contribution to sports […]
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21 February 2020
CaribMedevac’s Pilatus PC-12 at JAO airport The Air Ambulance by St. Barth Executive (St. Barth Executive’s ‘Caribmedevac’ – SBE) made an inaugural landing at the John A. Osborne Airport at approximately 11:35 a.m. on Tuesday, February 4, 2020, in their Pilatus PC-12 (See more on the aircraft at BarthsExecutivedot.com) This was part of an approval […]
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21 February 2020
February 21, 2020 Following, the FlyMontserrat fourth accident on September 23, 2019, almost miraculously avoiding a serious fatal accident, His Excellency Governor Pearce said at the press meet a couple days after, “ASSI folks are the expert, they will come out and have a look – The Governor’s responsibility is a sort of oversight responsibility […]
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10 February 2020
St. Kitts-Nevis Observer By snr-editor – February 10, 2020 Rishi Sunak A senior minister has defended a plan to deport 50 people toJamaica despite widespread calls to halt the flight chartered by the Home Office. Chief Secretary to the Treasury Rishi Sunak insisted today that those being forcibly removed had committed “very serious offences” and their deportations were “reasonable”. […]
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10 February 2020
TIMESOFINDIA.COM 01/6Why you should avoid dishwashing soaps? The story of every kitchen is incomplete without the mention of dishwashing liquids, that earlier used to be messier before soaps were replaced with fancy –looking squeeze bottles. While the form and look have changed, you will be surprised to know that the harm they cause to our […]
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03 February 2020
DISCOVERIES Stories and news from Boston Children’s Posted on February 3, 2020 by Ellen Greenlaw | Health and ParentingTags: epidemiology, infectious diseases The HealthMap app is tracking the new coronavirus in real-time If you’ve been watching the news, you’re probably aware that there are thousands of confirmed cases of a new type of coronavirus in […]
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01 February 2020
By MARIA CHENG and JAMEY KEATEN A doctor attends to a patient in an isolation ward at a hospital in Wuhan in central China’s Hubei Province, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020. China counted 170 deaths from a new virus Thursday and more countries reported infections, including some spread locally, as foreign evacuees from China’s worst-hit region […]
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27 January 2020
Twitter | Earvin Magic Johnson What We Know About Kobe’s Helicopter Crash Kobe Bryant died yesterday in a helicopter crash along with his daughter and seven others. Here is what we know about the crash so far: Foggy Conditions Were Present – During the time that the helicopter crashed, visibility was low enough that Los Angeles […]
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25 January 2020
A 5.0 magnitude earthquake hit southern Puerto Rico on Saturday at a shallow depth, raising concerns about unstable infrastructure in a region that has been hit by quakes every day for nearly a month. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake occurred at a depth of eight miles (13 kilometres) around the southern coastal town […]
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21 January 2020
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Motley, Chairman of CARICOM Antigua and Barbuda says it is standing in solidarity with CARICOM Chair and Barbados Prime Minister Mia Motley on her position in not sending a representative to the announced meeting with US Secretary State Mike Pompeo in Jamaica on Tuesday. Antigua and Barbuda’s E.P. Chet Greene, Minister […]
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09 January 2020
President Trump addresses the nation Wednesday about his administration’s standoff with Iran. (Alex Brandon/AP) By Karoun Demirjian Jan. 9, 2020 BREAKING: House approves measure limiting Trump’s authority to take further military action against Iran The resolution was put forward by House Democrats amid continued fallout from President Trump’s order to kill a senior Iranian general. A […]
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09 January 2020
Jaden Sun The Access Division, under the portfolio of the Office of the Premier, is informing travelers that a high-pressure system in the region is expected to produce rough sea conditions over the next few days, which is resulting in the cancellation of the ‘Day Tour Service’ and will possibly disrupt other scheduled ferry services […]
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08 January 2020
Jan 8, 2020 An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 rocked several Caribbean countries on Wednesday as regional countries were being urged to continue monitoring the situation in Puerto Rico where two strong quakes have been blamed for the death of one man and damage to several buildings in that country. The Trinidad-based Seismic Research […]
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17 December 2019
A release today from the Government Information Unit informs of the following which is the result of an invitation made by former Premier, hon Donaldson Romeo. Hon Donaldson Romeo extending the invitation at the Committee sitting earlier this year The United Nations Special Committee on Decolonization (C-24) has dispatched a Visiting Mission to Montserrat, from […]
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17 December 2019
The United Nations Special Committee on Decolonization, currently chaired by Keisha Aniya McGuire (Grenada), will undertake a visiting mission to Montserrat from 17 to 20 December, while also holding meetings in Antigua and Barbuda. Formally known as the Special Committee on the Situation with regard to the Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial […]
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17 December 2019
November 29, 2019 How will we best manage our development partnership with the post-Brexit UK and the upcoming UN Charter Article 73 C24 visit? We also note that, with a split opposition, the former administration PDM team is now the bulk of the opposition, three seats led by Hon Mr. Paul Lewis. Former Premier Romeo […]
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12 December 2019
New Release December 11, 2019 Brades, Montserrat — A consortium of Eastern Caribbean indigenous banks of which Bank of Montserrat is a member, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase all banking operations in the Eastern Caribbean from Royal Bank of Canada (RBC). The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and […]
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12 December 2019
December 12, 2019 (Toronto, Canada) — Royal Bank of Canada (RY on TSX and NYSE) today announced it has entered into definitive agreements to sell all banking operations in the Eastern Caribbean to a consortium of indigenous banks within the region. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions, and is […]
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12 December 2019
NASSAU, Bahamas Dec. 11, (CMC) – Health Minister Dr. Duane Sands says that weeks after the passage of Hurricane Dorian, there are bodies that remain unclaimed in a refrigerated trailer on the island of Abaco. “In the trailer in Abaco, a significant number of bodies I believe probably about 50 (have not been claimed). DNA samples […]
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09 December 2019
by Peter Richards ROSEAU, Dominica, Dec 7, CMC – Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit was sworn into office for a fourth consecutive term on Saturday, mere hours after leading the ruling Dominica Labour Party to a sweeping general elections victory. But even as he was being sworn in, the leader of the main opposition United Workers […]
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08 December 2019
November 22, 2019 There aren’t many who think of the seriousness, or of the importance of the election of men and women who will represent and lead them in the affairs of governing them and their land. But when one reads the following from one of a series of articles which have appeared in TMR […]
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07 December 2019
By Peter Richards ROSEAU, Dominica, Dec 7, CMC – The ruling Dominica Labour Party (DLP) increased its majority in the 21-member House of Assembly by two seats after it won Friday’s general election, according to the preliminary results released by the Electoral Commission on Saturday. It said that the DLP, which won its fifth consecutive […]
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04 December 2019
By Peter Richards ROSEAU, Dominica, Dec 4, CMC – The Roman Catholic Church Wednesday, condemned the verbal attack on Bishop Gabriel Malzaire and Cardinal Kelvin Felix even as supporters of the main opposition United Workers Party (UWP) continued their fiery protest mainly in the northern section of Dominica ahead of Friday’s general election. “We, the […]
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03 December 2019
by staff writer GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Dec 3, CMC – the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Special Rapporteur on Disability, Dr. Floyd Morris, Tuesday reiterated a call for access for Persons with Disabilities as the region joined the global community in observing International Day of Disabled Persons. Morris, who is also the Director of the University of the […]
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02 December 2019
Jaden Sun The Access Division, Office of the Premier is notifying the traveling public that the ferry is scheduled to operate tomorrow (Tuesday, December 3). The ferry is expected to depart Montserrat at 6:00 a.m. Check-in will start at 4:30 a.m. However, please note that sea conditions are still a bit rough. Therefore, the Access […]
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02 December 2019
P M Roosevelt Skerritt and UWP Leader Lennox Linton The Caribbean Community will mount a CARICOM Election Observation Mission to monitor the general elections which will be held in the Commonwealth of Dominica on Friday, Dec. 6. The mission will be headed by Josephine Tamai, Chief Elections Officer, Department of Elections and Boundaries of Belize. […]
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01 December 2019
Heliconia Start December opens up to another loss to the marine unit of the Royal Montserrat Police Services (RMPS). dinghy minus engine Sketchy information reaching TMR informs that the replacement dinghy of one lost earlier this year in September, ended up on rocks at Little Bay minus its “outboard engine” as seen here in the […]
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29 November 2019
Notice of Extra-Ordinary General Meeting
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29 November 2019
Senior Investment and Operations Manager The leading commercial Bank in Montserrat is seeking to fill the position of Senior Investments and Operations Manager. The successful candidate will manage all aspects of the bank’s investment portfolio, including the research, selection and presentation of all investment credits for approval by the Investment Committee/Board, and updating of […]
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29 November 2019
OECS DG thanks Hon Romeo for his support to OECS integration CARICOM Secretary-General Irwin LaRocque The day after the General Elections in Montserrat CARICOM Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque and Director General of the OECS, Dr. Didacus Jules, congratulated and welcomed respectively the newly elected Premier Easton Taylor-Farrell on the victory of his party. “Montserrat is an […]
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29 November 2019
The washed-up sailing vessel is still sitting on the Rendezvous Bay rocks while its masters sit in the Montserrat jail after seeking help in their distress On Friday, October 18, 2019, two 26-year and 34-year old Dominican men pleaded guilty to an indictment which read, “MARTIN JNO BAPTISTE and DANNY HENRY, between the 5th day […]
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29 November 2019
by B. Roach In the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) and the Regional Security System – Asset Recovery Unit (RSS ARU) inaugural Creative Youth Competition, Tiffany Weekes who just before graduating from the Montserrat Secondary School (MSS) took the third place in the age category 13-16 yrs-old. Tiffany receives trophy Tiffany was among the top […]
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29 November 2019
The 2019 Montserrat General Elections occupied much of media attention as we at TMR waited and listened for any semblance of interest from our political candidates in the imminent UK General Elections and of course the BREXIT saga which one can say is the main reason why the latest Prime Minister since 2016, Boris Johnson […]
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22 November 2019
by Mike Jarvis The post mortem of Montserrat’s 2019 general election this past Monday, November will be a continuous, clinical examination and talking point for months to come. It will take some time for the memories to fade, if they ever will, and for the dust to settle, if it ever does. “Some of the […]
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22 November 2019
l-r: Donaldson Romeo, Paul Lewis, David Osborne, and Claude Hogan Paul Lewis has emerged as the Honourable Leader of the Opposition. He was sworn in on Friday afternoon, few hours after the new ministers of government were installed. In a brief ceremony held also at the Governor’s Office, Lewis was sworn-in as opposition leader with […]
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22 November 2019
How do we now move on to a digital productivity-driven economic breakout? Head of the Programme Management Office, Martin Parlett; Director of DITES, Denzil West; Permanent Secretary, Office of the Premier, Daphne Cassell; and Premier, Honourable Donaldson Romeo. Photo Credit: GoM/GIU BRADES, Montserrat, October 26, 2019 – On Thursday, October 24, Premier Donaldson Romeo announced […]
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22 November 2019
By EDWIN L. MARTINhttps://www.montserratspotlight.com/rising-star-crenston-buffonge-helps-mcap-dominate-montserrat-election-easton-taylor-farrell-is-new-premier/ November 19, 2019 Photo credit: MCAP MCAP candidates, including top vote-getter Crenston Buffonge, took five of the nine seats during the election. The person who coined the phrase, “Nice guys finish last,” needs to meet Crenston Buffonge. Because the rising political star has defied that notion in a mighty way. The […]
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22 November 2019
The MCAP winners and Ministries l-r: Crenston Buffonge, Minister of Agriculture; Dr. Sammy Joseph, Minister of Comms and Works; Premier Easton Taylor Farrell; Veronica Dorsette-Hector, Parliamentary Secretary; and Charles Kirnon, Minister of Education, Health The 2019 General Elections in Montserrat, with a low turnout of 62% ended what turned to be a narrow victory over […]
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22 November 2019
l-r:Harald Jepsen, Political/Campaign analyst; Hon Julian Robinson MP Jamaica, Head of Mission; Anne Marlborough, Ireland, Election/Legal Analyst; speak with the press at their first press conference An international Election Observer Mission (British Islands and Mediterranean Region) BIMR Election Observation Mission visited Montserrat between 11 and 20 November, 2019. The Mission comprised seven members of five […]
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19 November 2019
The Movement for Change and Prosperity (MCAP) team of candidates that successfully returned five of their team in the just concluded Montserrat 2019 General Elections. Five of these candidates were winners. Two newcomers to the Legislature: Crenston Buffonge with the most votes in the poll, (1st left back row); Veronica DORSETTE-HECTOR (2nd left front row); […]
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15 November 2019
Caribbean News Service https://caribbeannewsservice.com/now/leroy-king-makes-1st-appearance-in-us-court-on-fraud-charges/ Former chief of the Financial Services Regulatory Commission in Antigua and Barbuda, Leroy King made his first appearance in a Texas court on Tuesday. A media release from the United States Department of Justice on Tuesday announced Trial Attorney Brittain Shaw of the Criminal Division’s Fraud Section and Assistant U.S. Attorney […]
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15 November 2019
by staff writer BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Nov 15, CMC – The organisers of the Intimate Conviction Conference series are urging Caribbean church leaders to exercise restraint, even if they express their opposition to ending laws that criminalize consensual same-sex intimacy. In a statement which was also signed by Jamaican attorney Maurice Tomlinson, a leading gay rights […]
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15 November 2019
by Cathy Buffonge Brades – Nov 2, 2019 – Montserrat’s Alliouagana Festival of the Word is just around the corner, and all are encouraged to check it out. The Festival will run from Thursday, November 14 to Sunday, November 17, and as usual, it promises to be an exciting weekend. On the Thursday morning there’s […]
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15 November 2019
by staff writer GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Nov 15, CMC – The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) says it is saddened at the deaths of two regional politicians this week, including the former premier of the British Virgin Islands (BVI), Ralph Telford O’Neal. Ralph Telford O’Neal O’Neal, the longest-serving elected representative in BVI history, died on Monday at the […]
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15 November 2019
by staff writer ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, Nov 15, CMC – The High Court will sentence the stepfather of a 12-year-old child on January 24, next year after he pleaded guilty to having sex with her two years ago. The man, who appeared before Justice Ian Morley admitted to having sex with his under-aged stepdaughter in […]
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15 November 2019
by staff writer BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Nov 15, CMC – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Friday said that Barbados continues to make good progress in implementing its ambitious economic reform programme and that the island is in line to receive US$48 million in assistance by December. An IMF team has ended a two-week visit here noting […]
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13 November 2019
Montserrat Elections Voter Education Presented by the Montserrat Electoral Commission
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08 November 2019
“Dr. Lowell Lewis wishes to inform the people of Montserrat, at home and abroad, that he once again wishes to represent our beloved country, as a member of our Parliament. Dr. Lowell Lewis, former Chief Minister At this election, I am pleased to work with and support Mr. Gregory Willock, incumbent Montserrat Legislator, the founder […]
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08 November 2019
By Joseph Kirnon In continuing the discussion of the development of our little island, we must understand the herculean task that is ahead of us. We must understand that this can only be accomplished in stages over a long period of time. This is a task that requires men and women of thinking, patience and […]
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08 November 2019
All to Play For By Mike Jarvis There’s an intensity surrounding Montserrat’s 2019 election that rivals similar events in the island’s recent history. That there are a record 35 candidates including nine independents vying for the nine parliamentary seats speaks volumes about the state of the body politic. The present nine independents might have been […]
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08 November 2019
Montserrat’s General Elections continue since 2001 to be conducted under what is sometimes commonly called the 9X voting system. Volcanic activity which began in 1995 resulted in four and a half of the original seven constituencies in Montserrat being unoccupied. As a result, the pre-1995 electoral arrangements became unworkable. In February 1999, the Governor appointed […]
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08 November 2019
by B. Roach …without expectation of her job back Warren Cassell Vickie Stevenson Attorney Warren Cassell had on behalf of Vickie Stevenson filed an application on October 7, 2019 in the High Court by way of originating motion seeking constitutional relief (to include a declaration) under section 20 of the Montserrat Constitution Order 2010 (“the […]
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08 November 2019
Is Ship of State MNI taking sound counsel or looking for “a sweet south wind” [Ac 27:13] – with a dangerous storm lurking? BRADES, Montserrat, October 8, 2019 – On Monday, October 7, .2019, Montserrat’s Premier Donaldson Romeo announced that we are to go to the polls on November 18th next. By Wednesday morning, he […]
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04 November 2019
by STAFF WRITER CASTRIES, St. Lucia, Nov. 3, CMC – A man who reportedly raped and sodomised a 105-year-old woman, was killed by the police on Saturday. The police report that the suspect, Miguel Edward, also known as Mad Max, was killed around 12 p.m. (local time). Edward, who reportedly attacked the woman at her […]
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01 November 2019
LIAT aircraft Caribbean News Service The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has been given the go-ahead to secure a loan of US $15.8 million (approximately EC $40 million) with Banco del ALBA, to purchase additional shares in regional carrier, LIAT. On Tuesday, Speaker of the House, Sir Gerald Watt QC authorised the resolution and Members […]
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01 November 2019
by B. Roach Vickie ‘Storm’ Locker On June 23, 2017 Vickie Stevenson had been serving on probation as a prison officer when about two years ago in June 2015 she filed sexual harassment complaints with the Governor against the top officials of HM Prison where she worked in Brades. (https://www.themontserratreporter.com/she-is-back-to-work-after-two-years-but-no-word-on-actions-from-complaint/ That matter and other reports […]
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01 November 2019
Justice Iain Morley Despite his apparent acceptance that “any prosecution under the 1999 Act is unlawful and (2) any further of prosecution of Mr. Cassell relating to activities in 2007 and 2008 would be an abuse of process”; and if that is so according to Attorney David Dorsette who in his submissions said, “If we […]
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01 November 2019
Dominican men boat washed up on the Rendezvous bay rocks, was confiscated as supposedly having transported ‘unauthorised migrants‘ Over the past couple of weeks, the East Caribbean Supreme Court was busy in Montserrat with Justice Ian Morley, sitting in the high court some days as late as ten o’clock in the night, hearing criminal and […]
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01 November 2019
November 1, 2019 It was bad enough his pronouncements on FlyMontserrat’s recent airline ‘incidents’ when he continually failed to recognise his duty and responsibility to Montserrat regarding ‘air safety’ and related matters, which had evoked an article which never got published, overcome by other matters, captioned “Governor ‘disingenuous’ about FlyMontserrat’s airport incidents.” He claims he […]
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01 November 2019
Deputy Governor Lyndel Simpson Governor Andrew Pearce If we had published on the weekend of the 18th October, 2019 we would have headlined this story, but miss the compound of what was later described by the first victim as “appalling and unprofessional”, and later by the President of Civil Service Association (CSA), Mrs. Nyota Mulcare, […]
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01 November 2019
Then…the curse continues PDM Candidates oust Romeo by Bennette Roach Premier Donaldson Romeo Minister Paul Lewis As we reported on Monday at the TMR website this week, following up on our confirmation, Premier Donaldson Romeo Monday announced November 18, 2019, as the date for general elections to be held in this British Overseas Territory, on […]
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01 November 2019
Part S09/2019 (Contribution) Where do our hopes for development stand, on the eve of elections 2019? BRADES, Montserrat, October 19, 2019 – In recent days, following the ouster of Premier Romeo as Political Leader of the PDM Party by his fellow candidates, events here in Montserrat and overseas have unraveled several carefully crafted political talking […]
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01 November 2019
November 1, 2019 It was bad enough, his pronouncements on FlyMontserrat’s recent airline ‘incidents’ when he continually failed to recognise his duty and responsibility to Montserrat regarding ‘air safety’ and related matters, which had evoked an article which never got published, overcome by other matters, captioned “Governor ‘disingenuous’ about FlyMontserrat’s airport incidents.” His claim, he […]
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01 November 2019
Updated February 20, 2020 The Attorney at Law David Brandt who ‘secretly’ had his bail revoked on June 17th this year on sexual charges since September 2015, has had mixed successes with his several applications to the court, but the worse his bail application by his Attorney David Dorsett refused. Earlier the Attorney had applied […]
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01 November 2019
by Joseph Kirnon For some time, a discussion has been ongoing on the island concerning its past, its present level of development and its future. I have been fortunate to be on island to hear some of these discussions. Yet I am sure that I have also missed a lot. Given this understanding, I am […]
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31 October 2019
by staff writer BASSETERRE, ST. Kitts, Oct 21, CMC – Immigration officials have launched an investigation to determine how 15 Haitian nationals arrived here by boat on Sunday night, docking at the St. Kitts Defense Force’s Port in Bird Rock, on the outskirts of the capital. Chief Immigration Officer, Merclyn Hughes told local radio stations […]
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23 October 2019
Full story: https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2019/10/canada-justin-trudeau-loses-seats-wins-reelection-prime-minister.html?sid=5388f3fcdd52b8e41100a994&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_source=newsletter&utm_content=TheSlatest The Slatest By Elliot Hannon Oct 22, 20197 Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivers his victory speech at his election night headquarters in Montreal. Cole Burston/Getty Images Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivers his victory speech at his election night headquarters in Montreal. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau managed to overcome a […]
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11 October 2019
4th COMMITTEE IN NY Premier Donaldson Romeo Presented On October 10, 2019 (Following his presentation to the subsidiary C24 on Decolonisation; made on the 22nd Anniversary of the fatal volcanic eruption of June 25th1997) Mr President, On behalf of the Government and People of Montserrat, I must first express thanks for allowing me to address […]
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07 October 2019
by staff writer BRADES, Montserrat, Oct 7, CMC – Premier Donaldson Romeo has announced Monday, November 18 as the date for fresh general elections in Montserrat. Donaldson Romeo Speaking on a radio programme here, Romeo said that he has met with the Acting Governor Mrs Lyndell Simpson, to inform her of his decision and to […]
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07 October 2019
by staff writer BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Oct 7, CMC – An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.1 rattled three Caribbean islands early Monday, but there have been no reports of injuries or damage, the Trinidad-based Seismic Research Centre (SRC) of the St. Augustine campus of the University of the West Indies (UWI). SRC said that the […]
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04 October 2019
What lesson does the recently “settled” Sean McLaughlin whistle-blower case have for us? BRADES, Montserrat, October 8, 2019 – In recent days, a quietly whispered word began to spread across Montserrat that the 2014 MDC whistle-blower has won a “settlement” of his case[1] regarding improper dismissal; specifically, “breach of contract, breach of the provisions of […]
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04 October 2019
Warren Cassell As has become commonplace Attorney at Law Warren Cassell in a ZJBNews report has added his voice to the conversation surrounding ‘stop and search’ actions executed by members of the Royal Montserrat Police (RMPS) on civilians here. A number of complaints have been made of police officers some allegedly wearing masks stopping and […]
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04 October 2019
Exxon drilling for oil – Guyana by STAFF WRITER GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Guyana’s first oil production vessel – the Lisa Destiny has arrived in the country. Director of the Department of Energy, Dr. Mark Bynoe said this is a historic occasion for the Co-operative Republic of Guyana and all Guyanese. “The FPSO’s (Floating, Production, […]
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04 October 2019
October 4, 2019 As stakeholders (candidates) and voters await the announcement of a set date for general elections, the wait is down to only 3-4 days before it most likely will be announced. While the elections must take place any time after 21 days of the dissolution of the Legislative Assembly (LA), and not later […]
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04 October 2019
l-r: Kenneth Silcott, Teresina Fergus, Kendal Lee, and Albrun Semper On Friday, September 6th the St Anthony Freemason Lodge on Montserrat handed over a cheque for $2,500 to the Social Serviced Department to help with the provision of supplies, uniforms, and lunch for vulnerable children who are going back to school in the Montserrat Community. […]
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04 October 2019
View just inland southwest coast flying into Antigua Some people say age is just a number, but to others that number is evidence of the years of experience. Yesterday, I was on my way to that beautiful place Alliouagana. Yes I left Antigua and when I was airborne the pilot banked a left and I […]
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04 October 2019
ISLAND OF MONTSERRAT A.D. 2019 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE [PROBATE DIVISION] MONTSERRAT In the Estate of David Anthony Ponteen, deceased NOTICE is hereby given that after the expiration of fourteen (14) days from the date hereof, application will be made in the Registry of the High Court of Justice for an Order for […]
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04 October 2019
by staff writer NASSAU, Bahamas, Oct 2, CMC – The human rights group, Rights Bahamas, has criticised the decision of the Hubert Minnis government to deport undocumented migrants who survived the passage of Hurricane Dorian on September 1 and are now living in shelters. “Rights Bahamas has alerted international human rights groups to the government’s […]
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04 October 2019
One hundred and forty-four years – it is the birthday of the (RC) St. Augustine school and the school did not let it by without a celebration which lasted throughout the morning from 10.30. The 144-years birthday cake Although the celebration marks 144 years of the school it the belief is that it has been […]
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03 October 2019
September 27, 2019 Just within the past month there took place three events that for the serious concerned mind about the state of Montserrat and how the teenagers and those just leaving school might see what is in store for them in the not distant future. The problem here is that with 50 – 70 […]
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02 October 2019
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27 September 2019
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE MONTSERRAT A.D. 2019 PROBATE In the Estate of MARY COOK, deceased NOTICE is hereby given that an application will be filed at the Probate Division of the High Court of Justice of Montserrat for a Grant of Probate of the Estate of MARY COOK late of Salem, Montserrat, who […]
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27 September 2019
By Editor – September 26, 2019 By Sir Ronald Sanders As she delivered the unanimous decision of the 11 members of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland (UK), on the unlawfulness of Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, advising the Queen to prorogue Parliament, I admit to being mesmerized by the startling brooch […]
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27 September 2019
How are we going to handle the UK’s 2025 policy “pillars” and “values” agenda for the Caribbean? BRADES, Montserrat, September 26, 2019 – “Governance” is about how the big decisions are made, and how they are made to stick. That becomes a challenge when we have murky swamps and lurking dragons to deal with. So, […]
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27 September 2019
As its aircraft rolls off the end of the runway, over the bank after landing… Aircraft with wingtip showing – resting against fence just down the bank from the runway …at about 4.20 p.m. Monday, September 23, 2019, at the John A. Osborne airport, on a rainy afternoon, Fly Montserrat encountered its fourth major aviation […]
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27 September 2019
Police tactics under complaint scrutiny During this past week, an investigation has been launched into allegations made initially on social media, and accordinly from direct complaints about the approach taken by Officers while conducting stop and search procedures, here. It is alleged that some officers of the RMPS, have been taking an aggressive approach when […]
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24 September 2019
by Bennette Roach Latest FlyMontserrat aircraft running off runway In an email sent to us as early as 5.48 this morning, Nigel Harris of Montserrat Airways Ltd. who operates the small airline FlyMontserrat, sent the disburbing if not showing real lack respect for passengers, the following: “All FlyMontserrat’s flights are running normally from 9 a.m. […]
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22 September 2019
By Editor – September 21, 2019 LIAT will continue operating across the region despite the challenges the airline is facing, Chief Executive Officer Julie Reifer-Jones said. Reifer-Jones said LIAT is in the midst of a restructuring exercise, which includes sensitive discussions with its stakeholders. Julie Riefer-Jones She acknowledged that the airline continues to face challenges […]
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22 September 2019
By Editor – September 22, 2019 Tropical Storm Karen formed just east of the Windward Islands and has sustained winds of 40 mph. A tropical storm warning has been issued for Trinidad and Tobago, along with Grenada and its dependencies. A tropical storm warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected somewhere within the warning […]
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20 September 2019
The Montserrat Arts Council (MAC) has a mandate to foster the development of art; uplift the condition of arts and artists; advise the Minister on art and cultural matters; ensure the implementation of the government’s cultural policy; implement government’s regional and international cultural commitments; and co-ordinate the activities of the agencies in Montserrat responsible for […]
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20 September 2019
Part 12/2019 (Contribution) When will we face facts about the MDC’s “failure” from 2007 to 2014? BRADES, Montserrat, August 28, 2019 – Yes, MDC – Little Bay – Gun Hill fiasco. In case anyone doubts the need for a Charter of Good Governance and a Development Partnership MoU with the UK Government, he or she […]
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20 September 2019
At the first news, all Montserratians realised it was going to be worse than Hurricane Hugo as they began to remember September 17, 1989, though there could be little worse than the annihilation by Soufriere Hills volcano, but for the numbers… Aerial view of Abaco island On August 24, 2019 there came the following forecast […]
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20 September 2019
Tiffany Weekes Tiffany Weekes, a recent graduate of the Montserrat Secondary School is one of six top performers from six ECCB member countries in the Inaugural Creative Youth Competition sponsored and hosted by the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) and the Regional Security System – Asset Recovery Unit (RSS ARU). Nailah Samuel of the Girls’ […]
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20 September 2019
Complaining of frustration and inadequacies at the school Lead MUT president Denise Silcott shows poster covering – NEEDS Difficult to say, who saw this coming? But as was very quickly diagnosed, it highlighted a serious problem of which the unfortunate event is symptomatic. But, then investigations into what we saw as too sudden to be […]
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20 September 2019
By Editor – September 19, 2019 Regional cash-strapped airline LIAT may be on the verge of collapse, again. With negotiations between majority shareholder Barbados and Antigua and Barbuda having completely broken down, there are suggestions that only a miracle will prevent the cash-strapped airline’s operations from crashing. It would, however, not be the first time […]
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20 September 2019
September 20, 2019 The Montserrat Premier has said several weeks ago that General Elections due in Montserrat before mid-January 2020 will likely be held before Christmas this year. Unsubstantiated and still no confirmation from a few weeks, a source mentioned that the elections would be held on December 8, 2019, but that’s a Sunday, then […]
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19 September 2019
Updated: 11:13 AM EDT Sep 19, 2019 Show Transcript ORLANDO, Fla. — Tropical Storm Jerry strengthened to a hurricane Thursday, but forecasters say the storm is expected to take a turn toward the north and stay away from land. Jerry is not forecast to change in strength much on Friday or Saturday, the National Hurricane […]
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16 September 2019
Zach Dorfman, Jenna McLaughlin and Sean D. Naylor Reporters, Yahoo News• September 16, 2019 – The U.S. forced to extract top spy from Russia after Trump revealed classified information to Russians in Oval Office meeting On Dec. 29, 2016, the Obama administration announced that it was giving nearly three dozen Russian diplomats just 72 hours […]
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13 September 2019
by staff writer KINGSTON, Jamaica, Sept 11, CMC – Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. Christopher Tufton, is urging Jamaicans to desist from using bleaching creams as anti-aging formulas. He wants people who are aging to focus on eating healthy and exercising, rather than using quick formulas to look younger, as the creams oftentimes have long- […]
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13 September 2019
by staff writer NASSAU, Sept 12, CMC – The Bahamas government has defended its handling of its response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Dorian when it slammed into the country more than a week ago, killing at least 50 people and causing widespread devastation mainly on the Abacos island and the Grand Bahama. Prime […]
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13 September 2019
by staff writer WASHINGTON, Sept 13, CMC – Caribbean American Democratic Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke says she is “disheartened but not surprised” by the Trump administration’s decision not to grant Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Bahamian nationals in the United States in the wake of the destruction to the Bahamas caused by Hurricane Dorian. Trump’s […]
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09 September 2019
by staff writer PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Sept 9, CMC – An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.2 rocked Trinidad and Tobago and Grenada on Monday, but there were no reports of injuries or damage, the Trinidad-based Seismic Research Centre (SRC) of the University of the West Indies (UI) has said. It said that the […]
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03 September 2019
Taken from Demonstrators outside Downing Street in London on Saturday protesting Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s decision to suspend Parliament.CreditCreditAndrew Testa for The New York Times By Stephen Castle Sept. 3, 2019, 6:16 a.m. ET LONDON — British lawmakers were preparing on Tuesday for one of the most critical showdowns of the country’s agonizing three-year Brexit […]
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01 September 2019
TRACKING HURRICANE DORIAN Updated: 8:22 AM EDT Sep 1, 2019Play Video SHOW ORLANDO, Fla. —Hurricane Dorian is now a Category 5 storm as it continues to inch west toward Florida. >>> County-by-county impacts in Central Florida At 8 a.m., the center of the storm was 225 miles east of West Palm Beach. It was moving to […]
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30 August 2019
Part 10/2019 (Contribution) Is there a real “deep state swamp dragon,” which will try to block our progress? BRADES, Montserrat, August 30, 2019 – One of the commonest complaints about key development projects for Montserrat, is how they move in a dragged out, stop, study, start, re-study, consult, stop again . . . pattern. In […]
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30 August 2019
August 30, 2019 The big topic in the United Kingdom and for its people wherever they may be as much it seems and perhaps more so, that in Montserrat, (we won’t speak for the rest of the Overseas Territories (OTs)) there is very little and unless out of our earshot, nothing, in fact, is being […]
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30 August 2019
News August 30, 2019 Why would Trump’s personal assistant resign abruptly, just as his reelection campaign is kicking off in full force? Rumor has it she shared private information on the President and his family at a private dinner with reporters earlier this month, but could that really be the reason his assistant, nicknamed the […]
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30 August 2019
blob:https://uw-media.usatoday.com/a568a4e5-1d19-44fc-a76d-114f55ee6037 Ryan W. Miller, USA TODAY, USA TODAY • August 30, 2019, Hurricane Dorian strengthens to Category 2 storm hurricane Dorian strengthens to Category 2 stormUSA TODAY Scroll back up to restore default view. Hurricane Dorian hurtled toward the United States and was on track to become a major hurricane Friday before its expected landfall Monday into Tuesday along […]
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30 August 2019
One of two men injured in a boat fire on the morning of Sunday (August 18th), has succumbed to his injuries. Andrew Lane, a Vincentian, who authorities say is approximately in his mid to late 30s, died on Sunday afternoon while undergoing treatment at the Glendon Hospital. The tragic fire on boat ZJB News on […]
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30 August 2019
Returning, ready for growth overall and better performances by 2021 4th Dymension set up TTT Live morning host Rishi to explore Plymouth ASG – Dr. Douglas Slater The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Assistant Secretary-General, Dr. Douglas Slater, said that CARIFESTA was “another exciting experience and a platform for regional integration”. Trinidad and Tobago’s Acting Prime Minister […]
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30 August 2019
Office (center) class rooms (right) and further right (roofs showing) Director of Education Dr. Gregory Julius, according to a ZJBNews report on Thursday, has advised that the opening of the academic school year for students of the Montserrat Secondary School (MSS) has been pushed back by a week from Monday, September 2, to Monday, September […]
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23 August 2019
https://www.glamour.com/story/kate-middleton-and-prince-william-flew-commercial This comes after the controversy surrounding Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s use of private jets. By Abby Gardner August 22, 2019 NurPhoto/Getty Images Did you ever think you’d know this much about the travel logistics of Britain’s royal family? I definitely didn’t—and I’m a lifelong royals fan. But the latest controversy surrounding Prince Harry […]
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23 August 2019
Adapted Program introduces young people to underwater world Charity programme introduces young people to underwater world By Kayla Young – August 21, 2019 For Clint Mooney, diving in Grand Cayman is a reminder of his independence. The ability to freely explore a new, underwater world grounds him and brings a sense of calm. “I often […]
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18 August 2019
Kenneth ‘Rabo’ Silcott LITTLE BAY, Montserrat (August 2, 2019) – The Board of Directors of the Montserrat Arts Council is pleased to announce that Kenneth Silcott has been appointed as the new Executive Director. Chairperson Dr Clarice Barnes welcomed Mr. Silcott, who will take up the new position on Tuesday, August 6, 2019. Silcott previously […]
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17 August 2019
LITTLE BAY, Montserrat (August 13, 2019) – Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Premier Mrs Daphne Cassell heads a delegation of 29 to the 14th edition of Carifesta which will be held in Trinidad and Tobago from August 16 to 25. The delegation comprises seven members of the Emerald Shamiole Masquerades along with their […]
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14 August 2019
As the rumour and speculation hit the ‘news’ lines that it is an ‘elections’ gimmick, one news outlet reports as follows: “Ahead of upcoming general elections, Premier Donaldson Romeo has announced that his government has put a moratorium until June 1, 2020 for non-nationals residing in the country for 12 years or more…” The offer […]
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13 August 2019
by staff writer PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Aug 13, CMC –Health authorities here are urging the media to be more responsible in their coverage of suicide cases here noting that suicide has become a “national health issue” in Trinidad and Tobago. The Ministry of Health in a statement said that the media perform an integral […]
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09 August 2019
Premier informs, while updating Capital Investment Programme for Resilient Economic Growth by Bennette Roach, Contribution – GEM Davy Hill, MONTSERRAT – On Thursday August 8, 2019 Montserrat’s Premier Romeo held a press conference during which he addressed three main topics. These are: Premier Romeo at press conference [1] The £30 million five-year Capital Investment Programme […]
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09 August 2019
Minister of Finance and Premier, Donaldson Romeo announced yesterday, Thursday at a rare press conference where he addressed or updated on the government’s ongoing economic growth strategy, that his government has agreed to the new policy in line with their green energy mandate. One of the electric vehicle charging plant He informed that as a […]
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09 August 2019
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, Jul 29, CMC – The St. Kitts-Nevis government Monday said it would table legislation in the Parliament on Tuesday allowing for the regulated and controlled use of marijuana for medicinal, scientific, religious and recreational purposes in the twin-island Federation. “The far-reaching legislative amendments come after the Cabinet established a National Marijuana Commission […]
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09 August 2019
August 9, 2019 It has been and it continues to be such a sobering experience to listen to most of the politicians who believe that they hold the answers to Montserrat’s misfortunes and wilfull mistakes, in the past 30 years. And those thirty years can easily stretch back to nearly years when a serious and […]
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09 August 2019
Who then is responsible for the degradation and loss of Gunn Hill? The Office of the Auditor General (OAG) in its Mission Statement claims as follows: Gunn Hill in August, 2013 before its destructioin “The OAG is the national authority on public sector auditing issues and is focused on assessing performance and promoting accountability, transparency […]
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09 August 2019
What about the long-promised charter of good governance and development partnership MoU with the UK? BRADES, Montserrat, July 31, 2019 – In his June 25th, 2019 statement to the UN Committee of 24 on Decolonialisation, Premier Donaldson Romeo requested the assistance of the UN in – “creating a charter of good governance that will set […]
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07 August 2019
Husband Judge Jorge Diaz, and daughter witnessed Vasquez taking the oath Justice Secretary Wanda Vazquez became Puerto Rico’s new governor Wednesday, just the second woman to hold the office, after weeks of political turmoil and hours after the island’s Supreme Court declared Pedro Pierluisi’s swearing-in a week ago unconstitutional. Accompanied by her husband, Judge Jorge […]
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07 August 2019
by staff writer ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, Aug 7, CMC – All four persons, including the pilot, on board a twin-engine Cessna aircraft escaped injuries on Wednesday after the plane veered off the runaway at the Lauriston airport in Carriacou, according to an official statement issued here. It said that the private Cessna 421 flying from […]
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07 August 2019
A release today from the Montserrat Disaster Management Coordination Agency (DMCA) says it will host a Maritime Mass Rescue Operation (MRO) tabletop exercise and seminar on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at the Montserrat Cultural Center in Little Bay. The one-day event, organized by the DMCA with technical support from the United Kingdom (UK) Maritime Coast […]
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06 August 2019
Deirdre Donahue USA TODAY Entertainment August 6, 2019 President Barack Obama awards the Medal of Freedom to author Toni Morrison at the White House on May 29, 2012. Toni Morrison, the first African American woman to win the Nobel Prize for Literature, is gone. But her unique voice – earthy, poetic, powerful, elliptical – endures in novels […]
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04 August 2019
Masqueraders off on the Jaden Sun to join the carnival festivities in Antigua LITTLE BAY, Montserrat (August 4, 2019) – A contingent of masquerades from the three local groups left on Sunday afternoon for Antigua to participate in carnival festivities there. The Montserrat Arts Council facilitated the request of the Antigua Carnival Commission to send […]
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02 August 2019
by Howard Fergus On this rainy Thursday morning I feel a tincture of emotion thinking of the first of August, a date which England made for us for freedom 181 years ago. Freedom was spelt in black by white, in black and white, I mean it was a good feeling then when Nincum Riley read […]
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02 August 2019
by staff writer PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, Jul 31, CMC – Haiti President, Jovenel Moise The Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies, Gary Bodeau, says a motion to indict President Jovenel Moise for treason will be placed on the agenda ahead of the presentation of the general policy statement of the new Prime Minister Fritz […]
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26 July 2019
By Bennette Roach Over the past week Montserrat motorists and other users of petrol and diesel fell even with doubts and some with suspicions over rumours, as like it never fails. We were made aware of Facebook conversations what ZJB radio in an early news report refer to a threat by one of two operators […]
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26 July 2019
ECCB an Institution of the OECS The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) launched the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) Public Debt and Market Information Web Portal during a regional media conference held on July 23 at the ECCB Headquarters, Basseterre, St Kitts and Nevis. Presenter of the web portal – Rhina Meade ECCB Governor Antoine […]
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26 July 2019
What is the legal (and the moral force) of “Article 73”? BRADES, Montserrat, July 18, 2019 – As we listened to question time during the Legislative Assembly sitting on 9th July, it became clear that many are unclear – or are even dismissive – regarding the UN Charter and the upcoming visit by a UN […]
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26 July 2019
From New UK prime minister Boris Johnson New UK PM Boris Johnson says he has three priorities, to deliver Brexit, unite the country and beat Jeremy Corbyn Boris Johnson has been elected new Conservative leader in a ballot of party members and will become the next UK prime minister. He beat Jeremy Hunt comfortably, winning […]
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26 July 2019
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26 July 2019
RFA Mounts Bay It is almost becoming a routine as the announcement came that the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) vessel Mounts Bay would visit pay a courtesy visit to Montserrat on July 8, 2019 as part of this year’s hurricane season preparations of the UK Government. This year Commanding Officer, Captain Jeremy MacAnley of the […]
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19 July 2019
July 19, 2019 We continue to remember that it has been 24 years since the beginning of the volcanic devastation in Montserrat, which to some extent has not ceased. While there were a range of strategic documents emanating from the Strategic Growth Plan, there is still to come a coherent, meaningful strategic view of the […]
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19 July 2019
by Bennette Roach Immediate days after July 18 95 this was the scene, with gas and fumes, visible from Long Ground and vicinity Twenty four years ago last night thousands of people living on Montserrat would have heard what they thought was the unusual sound of a jet plane flying over Montserrat only moments later, […]
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19 July 2019
Nikeisha Scotland Good evening everyone and welcome to the Montserrat Secondary School’s 2019 graduation ceremony or the Montserrat Secondary School’s annual release of prisoners… whichever you prefer. Now form mates, I know you probably can’t wait to go home and finally be done with school but hear me out. Firstly, I would like to thank […]
19 July 2019
Celebrating at the end of the graduation song, ‘I believe’ by Bennette Roach It has been that time of year when between June and August schools in Montserrat from kindergarten, child care, nursery schools, through the Montserrat Secondary School (MSS), to of course include the primary schools go through the process of graduation ceremonies. This […]
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19 July 2019
L-R: Sharmyn Powell – Chair, ECCB Fintech Working Group, Kieran St Omer – Research Officer, Strategic Planning and Projects Department; Timothy N. J. Antoine, Shermalon ECCB Governor – Kirby; and Adviser, Corporate Relations Department, ECCB by staff writer BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, Jul 19, CMC – The Governor of the St. Kitts-based Eastern Caribbean Central Bank […]
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19 July 2019
Presented by Cherlyn S Hogan, Principal on Wednesday July 3 , 2019, at the Montserrat Cultural Centre Her Excellency the Acting Governor, Honourable Premier, Honourable Members of Parliament, the media, Ladies and Gentlemen, Graduates Please allow me to adopt the full order of protocol that has been established for this graduation ceremony and to which our distinguished Chairperson has concurred. […]
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19 July 2019
Over the past weeks the Department of Environment had been preparing to pilot a scientific world first as it receives a number of Mountain Chickens in an effort to re-establish a thriving population on island. As of today, Montserrat is set to launch one of the most critical activities as part of the 20-year Mountain […]
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19 July 2019
V A C A N C Y Senior Administrative Assistant Suitably qualified citizens of member territories of the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) are invited to apply to fill the post of Senior Administrative Assistant, Eastern Caribbean Central Bank, headquartered in Basseterre, St Kitts. The successful candidate will be based in St. Kitts and will […]
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19 July 2019
Why are we forgetting about our growth strategy and linked breakthroughs? BRADES, Montserrat, July 9, 2019 – Montserrat’s GDP in 2017 was EC$161,886,544. Dividing by 4,900 people, that’s EC$ 33,038 per capita or over $120,000 per family of four on average. So, why aren’t we all happy at our prosperity? First, because, the average is […]
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18 July 2019
http://<iframe width=”400″ height=”500″ frameborder=”0” src=”https://www.bbc.com/news/av/embed/p07h42xp/49035505″></iframe> “There’s no place for that kind of talk,” Mr Emmer said, according to Politico. He said the chant was “not acceptable”. North Carolina congressman Mark Walker said that he “struggled” with the chant and that the focus should be on “her history, words & actions” instead of “phrasing that’s painful […]
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13 July 2019
Irish Taoiseach says the UK is struggling to get to grips with its loss of global status Prime Minister Theresa May greets Ireland’s Taoiseach Leo Varadkar in Downing Street (Photo Getty Images) Ireland’s leader dramatically stepped up the war of words with Westminster yesterday after he predicted the UK would fall into economic decline for […]
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10 July 2019
https://www.space.com/vega-rocket-failure-major-launch-anomaly-falconeye1.html?utm_source=notification By Elizabeth Howell 10 hours ago Spaceflight Something went very wrong 2 minutes after liftoff. https://www.space.com/vega-rocket-failure-major-launch-anomaly-falconeye1.html?utm_source=notification&jwsource=cl A European Vega rocket suffered a “major anomaly” while launching a satellite for the United Arab Emirates late Wednesday (July 10), leading to the loss of the rocket and its payload, according to Arianespace, which built the booster. The Vega rocket launched the FalconEye1 […]
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10 July 2019
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, Jul 10, CMC – An Indian-born businessman facing extradition to his homeland, has filed an appeal against a High Court ruling denying him permission to bring in an expert to challenge the validity of the extradition request from New Delhi. “We had before the court an application to adduce expert evidence on […]
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07 July 2019
U.S. players charge onto the field to celebrate after the final whistle. (Ian Langsdon / EPA-EFE/Shutterstock) By Steven Goff and Emily Giambalvo July 7 By Steven Goff in Decines-Charpieu, France The United States remained supreme in women’s soccer Sunday, repeating as World Cup champions and winning for the fourth time by defeating the Netherlands, 2-0. […]
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06 July 2019
By Peter Richards CASTRIES, St. Lucia, Jul 3, CMC – Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne Wednesday called for the establishment of a Caribbean bank that would allow the region to counteract the position of international banks regarding corresponding banking. Caribbean countries have been arguing that the threat by banks in developed countries to […]
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06 July 2019
By Grant Currin, Live Science Contributor | July 5, 2019 A huge bloom of Sargassum seaweed is clogging up the Florida Keys. Credit: Brian Lapointe, Ph.D., Florida Atlantic University’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute For eight years, thick mats of seaweed have smothered coral reefs, trapped sea turtles and brought economic instability to coastal communities as […]
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06 July 2019
By Tia Ghose, Associate Editor July 6, 2019 Late Friday (July 5), a magnitude-7.1 quake struck near the town of Ridgecrest, California, just a day after the same region experienced a magnitude-6.4 quake. Experts say the fault system is growing and even more quakes are likely in the coming days. Credit: USGS Another, even more […]
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05 July 2019
– a trial is set to begin on November 18, 2019, but meantime the judge issues ‘directive’ to stop comments on the case This lingering high court criminal matter has been described on Tuesday in one report as follows: “The High Court of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court has ordered another ‘interesting twist’ in the […]
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05 July 2019
by Bennette Roach In this feature of Early Childhood Education (ECE) we begin with the words of Dr. Sheron Burns, early childhood regional expert, said back in 2010 when the month-long annual event was in its third year, with the theme then “Young Children: Heroes in Our Community”. They sought to ‘pay homage to the […]
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05 July 2019
Bank of Montserrat Limited P. O. Box 10 Brades, Montserrat, West Indies The Bank of Montserrat is seeking qualified candidates with strong leadership qualities and diverse banking experience to fill the position of General Manager. OVERVIEW The successful individual will be responsible for the overall operation of the bank. In addition to a thorough understanding […]
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05 July 2019
Part 7/2019 (Contribution) Why does Montserrat need to build a digital economy? (And what does the “Raspberry Pi” have to do with it?) BRADES, Montserrat, June 21, 2019 – Montserrat, the OECS and the wider Caribbean must now begin to move towards the digital economy. Not only is that so because digital technology is one […]
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05 July 2019
by staff writer ROSEAU, Dominica, Jul 4, CMC – A magistrate Thursday granted EC$2,500 (One EC dollar=US$0.37 cents) bail to a farmer, who is alleged to have threatened the life Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit. Magistrate Pearl Williams also disagreed with a suggestion by defence attorney Tyani Behanzin that the charge against Leslie Martin be dismissed […]
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05 July 2019
HAMILTON, Bermuda, Jul 4, CMC – The Police have launched an international manhunt for two former expatriate workers accused of fraud who they say have absconded from Bermuda. Criminal charges involving US$1.8 million have been approved against the former chief financial officer of a Bermuda-based reinsurance company. Yuval Abraham, who worked at Hiscox and whose […]
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05 July 2019
by STAFF WRITER BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Jul. 4, CMC- The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) says that is moving closer to finalising its first Youth Policy and Operational Strategy (YPOS), which will guide its youth-related investments in the Region. Stakeholders from 17 of CDB’s Borrowing Member Countries (BMCs) recently met here for a regional workshop to discuss […]
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04 July 2019
by STAFF WRITER PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, Jul. 4, CMC – Five were killed and three people are missing following heavy rains that lashed the capital on Wednesday. According to Haiti’s Directorate for Civil Protection (DPC), three people were found dead in the city’s impoverished Cite Soleil neighborhood, while two others were killed […]
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28 June 2019
By James Whittaker – June 27, 2019 From left, Anguilla Premier Victor F. Banks, Gibraltar Minister for Commerce Albert Isola, Bermuda Premier David Burt, Falkland Islands MLA Teslyn Barkman, Cayman Islands Premier Alden McLaughlin, Turks and Caicos Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson, Montserrat Premier Donaldson Romeo and British Virgin Islands Premier Andrew Fahie; who attended Wednesday’s […]
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27 June 2019
Jamaican PM and Lord Ahmad among visiting dignitaries By James Whittaker – June 25, 2019 Lord Tariq Ahmad of Wimbledon Leaders from across Britain’s overseas territories are meeting in Grand Cayman Wednesday to discuss joint concerns ahead of meetings with the UK government in London later this year. Threats to the financial services industry and […]
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23 June 2019
Part 6/2019 (Contribution) Does Montserrat have a right to ask for “more”? (If not, why is Article 73 having an impact?) BRADES, Montserrat, June 3, 2019 – In Charles Dickens’ famous novel Oliver Twist, after three months of thin gruel in the Parish workhouse, nine-year-old Oliver Twist dared to ask for more: “Please, sir, I […]
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21 June 2019
by Elizabeth Morgan* KINGSTON, Jamaica, Jun 19, CMC -World Bank: The Caribbean Diaspora is a sizeable, well-educated and affluent demographic … supported by right incentives and policies, diaspora members could play an even larger role in contributing to the region’s development. As Jamaica’s 8th Biennial Diaspora Conference is being held in Kingston this week under […]
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21 June 2019
Adapted : Thursday, June 20, 2019, Nearly all islands across the Lesser Antilles are experiencing air quality levels that are unhealthy for sensitive groups, with the most reduced air quality occurring across Barbados and Martinique as of 11:00 AM. Dense Saharan Dust continues to traverse the Atlantic and Caribbean as all islands across the Greater […]
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15 June 2019
by STAFF WRITER NEW YORK, Jun 13, CMC – New York State Democratic-controlled House of Assembly on Wednesday passed legislation that would permit undocumented Caribbean and other immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses. The Assembly said that the Driver’s License Access and Privacy Act (A.3675-B), also known as the Green Light Bill, “will create safer […]
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15 June 2019
by STAFF WRITER TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, Jun 3 CMC – Over US$6-million will be spent to improve border security across this British Overseas territory. Immigration Minister Vincent Wheatley says the move shows that the current administration is serious about advancing the territory. Vincent Wheatley “For as long as I can recall, there have been […]
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14 June 2019
14 June 2019, Basseterre, St Kitts and Nevis – Five netball teams from across the OECS will compete for the first Gloria Ballantyne Championship Trophy in the inaugural OECS/ECCB International Netball Series, which will be held in St Vincent and the Grenadines from June 15 – 21 . The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), in […]
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14 June 2019
by staff writer PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Jun 12, CMC – The Trinidad-based Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) says it will on Tuesday deliver judgements in two sets of cases from Guyana that could have implications for the political environment in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country. The CCJ, which is Guyana’s highest court, said Wednesday […]
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14 June 2019
By Howard Fergus Howard Fergus (For DRV Frank Edwards) You spent a good time at the crease and piled up valuable runs for Montserrat in the real estate economy, where we made millions to the applause of the pavilion; and you helped to build a local bank to store them in in seasons of inclement […]
14 June 2019
The parade to mark the celebration of Her Majesty the Queen’s 93rd Birthday 2019 in the 67th year (Sapphire Jubilee + 2) of her reign took place at the Salem Park on (Whit) Monday, June 10, beginning promptly at 8.00 a.m. The parade brought together most, if not all of the uniformed bodies on Montserrat […]
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14 June 2019
DRV Edwards, his official name as the headline of article below shows is another Montserrat icon who has left this live, making four such within the past year, three of whom were legislators Another legend gone: Edwards’ death continues tough year for Montserrat By EDWIN L. MARTIN – June 8, 2019 DRV ‘Frank’ Edwards D.R.V. […]
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14 June 2019
ECCB polymer notes ECCB Governor Timothy N.J. Antoine By Bennette Roach East Caribbean Currency Bank (ECCB) Governor Timothy N.J. Antoine announced in April, that the much touted new ‘polymer notes would be launched in June this year. It was then on May 29, 2019, the launch was celebrated via the still being upgraded video-tele conference […]
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12 June 2019
by staff writer PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Jun 11, CMC – The Court of Appeal Tuesday dismissed a judicial review by former international football official, Austin Jack Warner, challenging his extradition to the United States where he is wanted on charges of fraud arising out of a Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) bribery scandal. […]
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08 June 2019
by Staff Writer GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, Jun 3, CMC – Heads of anti-corruption agencies and government integrity commissions from across the Caribbean part of the Commonwealth are meeting here this week to discuss the fight against corruption. The conference, being held for the first time here, comes five years after the government passed […]
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07 June 2019
Date: 7, June 2019 CARICOM SG (CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) CARICOM Secretary-General, Ambassador Irwin LaRocque, has reiterated that culture played a significant role in the Region’s sustainable growth and development. He was speaking at the opening of the Thirty-Sixth Meeting of the Council on Human and Social Development (COHSOD) on Thursday, 6 […]
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07 June 2019
Ministry staff , parents, teachers and care staff attended the church servide at Behesda Methodist It is that month of the year, June, when the Ministry of Education embarks on celebrating a month-long Early Childhood month (ECM). Under the theme “Working Together to Build a Better Foundation for Our Young Minds”. ECM got off to […]
07 June 2019
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07 June 2019
by Staff Writer PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Jun. 4, CMC – The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has approved a recent grant for the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), that will make regional trade easier . On Monday, the Bank’s Board of Directors signed off on CDB’s support of US$43,665 in grant funding to finance completion of the […]
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07 June 2019
Ferry – Jaden Sun Information coming out of the Government Information Unit informs: “This weekend with the upcoming holidays will see significant changes that will affect both stakeholder and customers significantly.” The result of that is that the current month will see a number of changes to the Ferry schedule, as follows: Friday, June 7th 2019 […]
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07 June 2019
by Bennette Roach Much of the external renovation and reconstruction is well underway Joseph O’Garro is the Manager of the Montserrat Port Authority, recently referred to as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the recent Port Development launch last week. He invited the media to what he said was a simple briefing exercise to alert […]
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07 June 2019
June 7, 2019 We have had on several previous occasions commented on the fact that culture is important and should be seriously considered when the occasion is warranted. That is expressly so in so many areas of our onward thrust for change and progress. Consequently, we have always reminded, there is bad and good culture, […]
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07 June 2019
By Claude Gerald Since people management is a myth on Montserrat, slackness in the Public Sector is chronic and allowed. Friendship and family connections and moral weaknesses run the ball game. Montserrat is thus soaring high on the corruption index and out-does its own poor standards at each check point. Subtle, persistent and cumulative, it […]
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07 June 2019
by Staff Writer KINGSTON, Jamaica, Jun. 4, CMC – The state funeral for former Prime Minister Edward Seaga is to be held on Sunday June 23. The details of the funeral arrangements and related activities were revealed by Culture Minister Olivia Grange on Monday during a media briefing . The funeral service will be held […]
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07 June 2019
by staff writer BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Jun. 4, CMC – A jury on Tuesday found well known attorney Vonda Minerva Pile, guilty of theft. Pile, was accused of stealing BD$191,416.39 (One Barbados dollar=US$0.50 cents), belonging to her former client, Anstey King, between April 29, 2009 and October 26, 2010. However, the jury said she was […]
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07 June 2019
by staff writer BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Jun 4, CMC – The Barbados government Tuesday night formally announced plans to sell its shares in the cash strapped regional airline, LIAT, but insisted that it was committed to regional transportation and would continue to hold minimum shares in the Antigua-based carrier. Barbados along with Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica […]
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07 June 2019
by staff writer ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, Jun. 5, CMC – A total of 71 Police Officers from the category of Corporals and Sergeants were among Grenadians in public service who recently filed declarations of assets with the Integrity Commission in accordance with the Integrity in Public life legislation. The declarations made between May 8 and […]
07 June 2019
by staff writer KINGSTON, Jamaica, Jun 1, CMC – The Jamaica government says the body of the late former prime minister, Edward Seaga, is scheduled to arrive here on Sunday, as the region and international community continues to pay its respect to him. A government statement said that Seaga’s remains, draped in the national flag, […]
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07 June 2019
Jus wonderin how some people do not like to promote themselves as far as their achievements and rely on others who understand their importance and relevance to the growth and progress of the island. Jus wonderin about the coldness or the urgency to do something about electoral reform before the next general election. Jus wonderin […]
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05 June 2019
by staff writer BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Jun 1, CMC – The 2019 Atlantic Hurricane Season officially got started on Saturday with the Barbados-based Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) urging the population in the region to be fully prepared for any eventuality over the next six months. The US-based National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting […]
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03 June 2019
by staff writer BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, May 31, CMC – The governments of Antigua and Barbuda and St. Kitts-Nevis have strongly defended their respective Citizenship by Investment Programs (CBI) that some regional countries use as a means of luring foreign investments. Several Caribbean countries provide citizenship to those investors in return for making a significant contribution […]
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01 June 2019
by staff writer PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Jun 1, CMC – The Trinidad and Tobago government has imposed a ban on all poultry products from Guyana “until further notice”. Duck Virus Hepatitis A two paragraph statement from the Ministry of Agriculture, Lands and Fisheries, said that “with immediate effect, all and any raw and cooked poultry […]
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31 May 2019
By Laura Geggel, Associate Editor Scientists are predicting a near-normal Atlantic hurricane season this year, with two to four major hurricanes reaching at least Category 3 status, with winds of 111 mph (178 km/h) or higher, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced today (May 23). But this “near-normal” description doesn’t mean people in the U.S. […]
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31 May 2019
by Bennette Roach The Foreign and Commonwealth (FCO) Overseas Territories (OTs) and Department for International Development (DFID) (OTs) Directors concluded a two day visit to Montserrat, their final stop speaking with the local media at the Governor’s office on Thursday, May 23, 2019. The Interview turned out to be too short, as it is most […]
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31 May 2019
by staff writer ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, May 31, CMC – The Irish-owned telecommunications company, Digicel, Friday defended its decision to secure a High Court order preventing the Antigua and Barbuda government from confiscating any of the 850 MHz spectrum it has been allocated. In a statement, Digicel said that it wanted to shield its customers […]
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31 May 2019
Howard Fergus The farewell service for the Prince of Antigua as inspiring to behold and to hear, as witness after witness testified freely of his graciousness, greatness and loving care with hyperboles plenty, without a false note. They lifted up Dr. Ramsey, heavier and larger than life, man among men, healer and friend, and all […]
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30 May 2019
By Marshall Cohen, CNN Updated – May 29, 2019 Trump attacks late senator amid tensions over moving USS McCain WSJ: White House wanted USS John McCain ‘out of sight’ Pelosi: I am ‘gravely disappointed’ with attitude of DOJ Trump ally: Mueller press conference was ‘political’ Nadler: Mueller clearly demonstrated that Trump is lying Sanders: We’re […]
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26 May 2019
By Laura Geggel, Associate Editor | May 23, 2019 Hurricane Michael wreaked havoc in Mexico Beach, Florida, in October 2018, which made landfall there as a Category-4 hurricane.Credit: Hector Retamal/AFP/Getty Images TMR – It’s that time of year again. Even though this focuses on the USA, just about all the warnings are applicable to us, all the way […]
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25 May 2019
This challenge is of particular significance for member territory Montserrat having only one bank enjoying any corresponding banking services, as against the other where exists problems in that sector. by staff writer WASHINGTON, May 25, CMC – The chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Prime Minister Dr. Timothy Harris says one the biggest economic and […]
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24 May 2019
May 24, 2019 We never understood why a single presentation about the already accepted benefits of ‘medical marijuana’ having been abruptly pulled off the radio station, was not seen by the courts as an infringement on the person’s freedom of expression, but rather as some right to protect from ‘criminal’ activity. The matter is still […]
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24 May 2019
Part 5/2019 (Contribution) What is the right size for our Government? BRADES, Montserrat, May 23, 2019 – As a part of our “fresh, serious, public-spirited conversation” we are currently debating a “transformational” budget, which has a focus on key projects intended to spark private sector-led growth: a breakwater and berth for tourism and a fibre […]
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24 May 2019
Concept design – Full to be available by August The Government of Montserrat through the Ministry of Communication and Works on Friday, May 17, 2019, conducted the Montserrat Port Development Project Launch which has been seriously undertaken when Premier Romeo announced in February last year, that the funds had been sourced for the project. The […]
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24 May 2019
By Kenton X. Chance PHILLIPSBURG, St. Maarten, May 24, CMC — A Caribbean climatologist says that while the Caribbean is best known for having wet, dry and hurricane seasons, a little known fact is that the region also has a distinct heat season. Cédric Van Meerbeeck, climatologist at the Barbados-based Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and […]
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23 May 2019
Participants at the strategy workshop Tourism Intelligence International Inc. completed a Tourism Strategy for Montserrat. Following a comprehensive tour, by the consultants who completed many one on one sessions, facilitated a stakeholders’ workshop in February, they submitted a draft to which comments were sought to be used to create the best path forward for Montserrat […]
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17 May 2019
Premier and Minister of Finance Don Romeo The Hon Donaldson Romeo, Premier and Minister of Finance of Montserrat, for four years and seven months on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, presented his fifth and largest budget of $202.2 million in a BUDGET SPEECH, under the theme, “A New Era of Transformation: A Platform for Progress”, during a meeting […]
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17 May 2019
CANARI Media Release commonly known in Montserrat as ‘jacks’ Port of Spain, Trinidad – With the start of the 2019 Atlantic hurricane season mere weeks away, many Caribbean islands are already bracing for the possibility of being hit by a tropical storm or hurricane. One sector which has been particularly hard hit is the fisheries […]
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17 May 2019
Part 4/2019 (Contribution) Can we move beyond the politics of bitterness, slander, half-truths and insincere promises? BRADES, Montserrat, May 11, 2019 – In this election year we have just seen two elected members of our assembly suspended for unbecoming behaviour in the Assembly. Behaviour, of a degree that has been unprecedented for eighty-two years. At […]
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17 May 2019
William Gelling, Deputy Director, OTS at FCO, UK John Gordon is the Deputy Director for the OTs and the Caribbean at DFID, along with Will Gelling, Deputy Director for the OTs at the FCO, will visit Montserrat from Monday, for two days next week during a familiarisation visit to the Caribbean. While on island, they […]
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17 May 2019
by Mark Bassant and Hema Ramkissoon May 18 2019 SOLD A LIE Maria Theresa, a 19-year-old nursing student from Tucupita, saw the promise of a new beginning. Like other places in Venezuela, the economy of her small town in the Orinoco Delta had collapsed, causing thousands of residents to flee. Maria saw her chance when […]
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17 May 2019
Rt. Hon. Mary ‘Annie’ Dyer Howe From related posts – adapted by Bennette Roach The Right Hon. Margaret Annie Dyer-Howe OE, MBA was finally laid to rest at the Lookout Cemetery following a fitting state-sponsored ‘Service of Celebration…’ for her life at the St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church. She was born on November 18, 1941, […]
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16 May 2019
By Cari Nierenberg, Live Science Contributor | May 16, 2019 Credit: Shutterstock The measles can be dangerous for people of all ages, but the highly contagious virus poses a particular threat to pregnant women. That threat was clearly illustrated in a recent case report, which detailed the case of a 27-year-old woman in England — who had not been vaccinated — who […]
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12 May 2019
Fireworks after a campaign rally by President Trump rally in Panama City Beach, Fla., on Wednesday. (Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images) By Josh Dawsey , Juliet Eilperin and Peter Jamison May 10 President Trump has effectively taken charge of the nation’s premier Fourth of July celebration in Washington, moving the gargantuan fireworks display from its usual spot […]
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11 May 2019
May 3, 2019 It was obvious that those of us listening to the events as they unfolded in the Legislative Assembly (LegAss), on that somewhat tumultuous March 29, 2019, that the story was not near what was coming over the airwaves. It was such that even those who might have been present in the gallery […]
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04 May 2019
Yahoo! News Sam Ro Managing EditorYahoo Finance – May 4, 2019 LIVEWATCH LIVE: 2019 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting Warren Buffett is speaking to Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-A, BRK-B) investors as well as the rest of the world at the 2019 Annual Shareholder Meeting in Omaha, Nebraska. The event is being streamed live exclusively on Yahoo Finance. Known as the […]
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03 May 2019
Today’s celebration of World Press Freedom Day centers on the theme of “Media for Democracy: journalism and elections in times of disinformation”. By Vatican News The numbers speak louder than words: 95 journalists killed in the line of duty last year alone. 700 over the past ten years. 348 imprisoned. The figures come from the […]
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03 May 2019
Rt. Hon. Margaret Annie Dyer-Howe OE, MBA One of the tributes, coming from the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, following the announcement of the death of Mrs. Margaret Annie Dyer-Howe (Rt. Hon. OE MBA) on the night of April 6, 2019 captured near accurately the woman who had just passed. She hailed from […]
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03 May 2019
Last year, the Government of Montserrat (GOM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Bitt, a Barbados based fintech company, to create a digital payments ecosystem in Montserrat. The goal is to achieve financial inclusion and reduce cash usage. Both objectives are parts of the overall development strategy of Montserrat and the Eastern Caribbean Central […]
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23 April 2019
April 23, 2019 – Lisa Rozner, Local TV https://cbsloc.al/2vhodI9 DARIEN, Conn. (CBSNewYork) – A Connecticut man is accused of killing a hotel worker on a Caribbean island while on vacation with his family. Scott Hapgood A family vacation on the British island of Anguilla ended with an arrest and accusations of manslaughter for 44-year-old Scott […]
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23 April 2019
By Theodore Bunker | Tuesday, 23 April 2019 The White House has ordered officials in the Trump Administration to boycott the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, CNN reports. The dinner usually acts as a chance for journalists and the people they report on can meet and mingle. News outlets pay for tables and extend […]
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22 April 2019
(Adapted) By Joanna Slater , Amantha Perera and Shibani Mahtani April 22 Explosions at churches and hotels in Sri Lanka killed 290 people and injured more than 500 Sunday. This is what we know so far: https://www.washingtonpost.com/video/world/this-is-a-very-cowardly-attack-sri-lanka-blasts-leave-hundreds-dead-on-easter-sunday/2019/04/21/eaecd2dc-9c42-482f-9e09-e3ea06a3372a_video.html ● Government says attack carried out by National Thowheed Jamaath, a local Islamist militant group, with suspected international […]
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22 April 2019
(l-r) HE Governor, Hon. Premier, RMDF Officers – Alvin Ryan, Darion Darroux, Peter White, and Glenroy Foster His Excellency Governor in hosting a brief welcome home ceremony at the Governor’s Office for 2nd Lt. Darrion Darroux, who completed his commissioning course at the acclaimed prestigious Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst a few weeks ago. In […]
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18 April 2019
Is our God-fearing, Christian “tradition” outdated, oppressive and irrational? BRADES, Montserrat, April 6, 2019 – In trying to establish what has been called “same-sex marriage”[1] Cayman Islands Chief Justice Anthony Smellie, QC reportedly held[2] that many inequities have existed in the name of tradition but neither tradition nor religion could form the “rational basis for […]
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18 April 2019
“No!” says Premier Romeo, also Minister Lewis – as solar energy emerges https://www.themontserratreporter.com/bright-openings-for-2019/ Solar Energy Released Even coming on the heels of the pulling out of Icelandic drilling equipment from the compound encompassing the MON3 well, the drilling site for the continuing project of “Unlocking the Geothermal Potential of Montserrat” and the news of the […]
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18 April 2019
Adapted from Radio Montserrat A local social commentator continued to give a different view following the officially led public celebration of the life of the recently deceased Justice Albert Readhead, who was afforded a ceremonial burial in Antigua and followed up by being further honoured in Montserrat. Justice Redhead, a long-standing jurist, who has served […]
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18 April 2019
Howard Fergus An unholy fire frolicked through notre dame in Paris in Holy Week last night swallowing at a few gulps what was in building for near two hundred years; this soul and harbinger of gothic art and architecture whose spire still pointed proudly up to heaven after philistine world wars and years of human […]
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16 April 2019
The Slatest Hope May Be for Dummies, but I Still Hope the Mueller Report Solves Russiagate’s Original Mystery By Ben Mathis-Lilley April 16, 2019 Robert Mueller arrives at his office in D.C. on March 21. Mark Wilson/Getty Images Let’s travel back to the distant, foggy past to think about what the Russia-Trump story was all […]
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16 April 2019
Author: Garrett M. GraffGarrett M. Graffsecurity04.18.19 https://www.wired.com/ JIM WATSON/Getty Images If president Donald Trump isn’t guilty of obstruction of justice, who ever could be? Special counsel Robert Mueller’s 448-page report, made public Thursday in redacted form, outlined over nearly half of those pages how the president reacted to and fumed over the Russia probe, seeking […]
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12 April 2019
On Friday, April 12, 2019, the St Patrick’s Cooperative Credit Union Ltd – Montserrat (SPCCU) plays host to the regional Caribbean Confederation of Credit Unions Ltd. (CCCU) Board of Directors Meeting. This is the first time in the history of the SPCCU that such a meeting is been hosted in Montserrat. The Caribbean Confederation of […]
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08 April 2019
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, April 8, 2019. CCRIF SPC is pleased to announce that for a fifth year in a row it will provide funding of over US$220,000 to Caribbean nationals in support of scholarships and internships. This initiative is aimed at building a cadre of persons who can effectively provide support for comprehensive disaster […]
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06 April 2019
Montserrat Reporter @mratreporter Yesterday, April 5 2018, at Special sitting of High Court in Montserrat – Justice Morley presides over tributes in memory of Judge Redhead 12:27 PM – 6 Apr 2019
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05 April 2019
Nerissa Golden LITTLE BAY, Montserrat – Author and Business Coach Nerissa Golden has been appointed to act as Director of the Montserrat Arts Council (MAC) until a substantive head is found. The acting director along with member of the MAC Board Reinford “Kulcha Don” Gibbons attended the Regional Cultural Committee meeting in Trinidad last week […]
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05 April 2019
by Claude Gerald This is ridiculous. It’s been overdone. It should never ever been conceived. Redhead is a tiny dot on the map in terms of contribution to growth of the law in this region… We do not value what is valuable! That is our problem. And our institutions in government behave just like him […]
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05 April 2019
Jus wonderin why de magistrate charge $2500 forthwith for some individual and why de Custum Officers jus search out the gel dem panties who come here for St. Patricks festival. Jus wonderin if these things should no stap and wonder what the Premier goin do bout it and if dey not going decriminalise de marijuana […]
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05 April 2019
The Slatest By Elliot Hannon – April 05, 2019 The Slatest Workmen look at the clockface on the Queen Elizabeth Tower, commonly referred to as Big Ben on April 2, 2019 in London, England. Animation by Lisa Larson-Walker. Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images. Today in Brexit is a daily feature that will attempt to keep track […]
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05 April 2019
A Special: Part 5 Does a judge have a just power to overturn the specific provisions of a Constitution? BRADES, Montserrat, March 30, 2019 – On Friday, March 29, 2019, Cayman Islands Chief Justice Anthony Smellie, QC reportedly ruled[1] that “marriage means the union between two people as one another’s spouses.” In doing so, he […]
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05 April 2019
by Bennette Roach He was lauded at his retirement in Montserrat in 2016 Justice Morley opens special sitting to honour Judge Redhead By invitation from the Registrar of the High Court office in Montserrat it stated that we (media) were “invited to attend a Special Sitting of the High Court of Justice on Friday, 5th […]
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02 April 2019
President of the Regional Council of Guadeloupe Ary Chalus signs with OECS chairman, Ralph Gonsalves, PM St. Vincent and the Grenadines The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) formally welcomed Guadeloupe, an overseas department of France, as an associate member of the Organisation at a meeting held in Basse Terre, on Thursday, March 14, 2019. […]
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02 April 2019
Prime Minister Theresa May leaves from the rear of 10 Downing Street on Monday. (Tolga Akmen/AFP/Getty Images) Parliament rejects soft Brexit, second referendum https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/brexit-latest-news/2019/04/01/a609fccc-5258-11e9-bdb7-44f948cc0605_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.9878a033853d Now for a Brexit update: Things are still a mess! On Monday, UK members of Parliament ended up rejecting four different alternative options to Prime Minister Theresa May’s unpopular Brexit plan. […]
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01 April 2019
Brexit mess How did we get here and what could come next? And Montserrat Assembly, we know how it got there, but what will happen next? See: https://www.themontserratreporter.com/the-brexit-and-legislative-assembly-mess-cumulating-same-day/ by Bennette Roach In his analysis of the future for Brexit, Mark Stone says a deal is still possible but it won’t be easy. By Mark Stone, […]
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01 April 2019
Editorial – March 29, 2019 Today was supposed to be Brexit Day which eventually was postponed, for reasons we tried to inform as per our front page story as ‘Brexit mess: How did we get here. But we also expose what was or is, also a mess with our Parliament (Legislative Assembly – LegAss). It […]
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29 March 2019
Over the next few months, senior volcanologists at The UWI Seismic Research Centre (UWI-SRC) will serve rotations as Director of the Montserrat Volcano Observatory (MVO). This is a temporary arrangement to provide coverage for the directorship during the recruitment period for a new Director as former MVO Director, Mr. Roderick Stewart, has assumed the position […]
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29 March 2019
Is the traditional Christian view of homosexuality out of line with what Jesus taught? (A special, part 4) BRADES, Montserrat, March 22, 2019 – In recent days, The Reporter has learned of the displayed recent remark by former US President, Mr. Jimmy Carter. Others have said much the same, and the matter must be firmly […]
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29 March 2019
If there are those truly concerned with the haste that is needed to get projects off and concluded, successfully, the other successes notwithstanding, news that a new Head of the new Programme Management Office is on the ground, must be the best news for Montserrat within the last almost two years. It is with expectancy […]
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29 March 2019
Darroux ctr with Irish Guards officials The Royal Montserrat Defence Force (RMDF) is proud to announce that 2nd Lieutenant Darion Darroux has successfully completed the Reserve Officer’s Commissioning Course at the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst. This course commenced on 28 January 2019 and ran for eight weeks culminating in a Commissioning Parade which took […]
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29 March 2019
27 March 2019 GENEVA (ILO News) – Global business models are changing rapidly and radically, creating a need for policy-makers, businesses and employers’ organizations to innovate, adjust and become more flexible, according to new study. The skills gap is a major issue, with 78 per cent of corporate executives saying schools are failing to meet […]
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29 March 2019
The State of Brexit on the 29th March 2019 – leaving day Theresa May throws the kitchen sink at Brexit Today was supposed to be the day the United Kingdom walked away from the European Union. But the world’s most contentious divorce is far from settled. So, instead of throwing lavish parties celebrating the UK’s […]
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23 March 2019
The win – Montserrat 2 – Cayman Islands 1. So this is where we were taken from – FB – Craig Brewin The eight other teams in contention for the last four qualifying places are St Kitts & Nevis, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Dominican Republic and Bermuda (who play each other), Guyana & Belize (who also […]
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22 March 2019
Adapted Football Players with roots on a Caribbean island have helped transform its football fortunes and put a Gold Cup in reach Nick Ames @NickAmes82 Left to right: Montserrat’s Adrian Clifton, Dean Mason, James Comley, Sol Henry, Brandon Comley and Bradley Woods-Garness, pictured in north London. Photograph: Jonny Weeks/The Guardian Left to right: Montserrat’s Adrian […]
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21 March 2019
Via – Loop TT The preliminary details are as follows: The University of the West Indies Seismic Research Centre (UWI-SRC) has recorded a 4.7 magnitude earthquake near Antigua and Barbuda, Saint Kitts and Nevis and Guadeloupe. DATE AND TIME: 2019-03-21 04:12 am (Local Time) 2019-03-21 08:12 (UTC) MAGNITUDE: 4.7 LOCATION: Latitude: 18.81N Longitude: 60.41W Depth: […]
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18 March 2019
by staff writer BASSE-TERRE, Guadeloupe, Mar 17, CMC – The chairman of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves says he has held Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne regarding the issue involving the Florida-based Carnival Cruise Lines. Gonsalves, who chaired the special two-day OECS summit here last week, […]
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15 March 2019
with Teacher Edith Duberry Edith Duberry It is the 3rd day of the St. Patrick’s Heritage Festival on Montserrat. The events include: a National Service at the St. Patrick’ s Roman Catholic Church in Look Out and the 20th edition of the Junior Calypso Competition organized by the Montserrat Union of Teachers, MUT. Let us […]
15 March 2019
“Local Business woman with regional impact” Edella Allen Miss. Edella Allen has been accepted to the first cohort of the OECS Fashion Design Programme which shall be delivered online from February 11th to September 18th 2019. Miss. Allen, a member of the Young Entrepreneur Association of Montserrat, is the owner of Classics Boutique, which already […]
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15 March 2019
Country and people interest matters we might give as a reason that we almost lost sight or rather did not post re General elections which were held in the British Virgin Islands Monday, on February 25, 2019.[1] For the first time, four parties with at least one incumbent member were contesting an election. Premier Andrew […]
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14 March 2019
Some sections of the legal fraternity here and across the Eastern Caribbean are said to in mourning at the news of the death of retired Justice Albert Redhead who died on March 4 after a brief period of illness in Antigua. Justice on the bench in Montserrat He has been referred to as a “powerhouse’ […]
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11 March 2019
by staff writer KINGSTON, Jamaica, Mar 9, CMC – National Security Minister Dr. Horace Chang has condemned the murders of two students of the Donald Quarrie High School, who were killed by gunmen as they slept at their home in Portmore, St. Catherine on the south east of the island on Thursday night. Police said […]
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08 March 2019
by a Contributor Director of Public Prosecution (DPP), Oris Sullivan issued a nolle prosequi in a case, ending what court observers described was more of persecution than prosecution, of an assault charge against Mr. Alvin Martin, an industrial art – technical teacher at the Montserrat Secondary School, after a two-year wait. DPP claimed he had […]
08 March 2019
March 8, 2019 We should make it clear, we are not calling for independence of Britain, and all that goes with that, on the issues and controversies emanating from the seemingly asseverate position the UK wants to hold over the OTs, in particular those who do not wish to adhere to such especially positions concerning […]
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01 March 2019
Premier Donaldson Romeo First and foremost, on behalf of the Government and the People of Montserrat wherever they may be, I would like to express profound condolences with wishes of peace and consolation to the wife, children, close relatives, and friends of The Right Hon Professor Dr. George Irish – son and hero of our […]
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01 March 2019
Contribution (A special) BRADES, Montserrat, February 25, 2019 – In the February 8th issue of The Reporter, it was noticed that when Lord Ahmad appeared before the UK Foreign Affairs Committee, on December 18th last year: “. . . right after the imposition of a public beneficial ownership register was put on the table, the […]
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01 March 2019
Contribution, (A special, part 2) Is marriage merely a contract under law that we can change as we wish? BRADES, Montserrat, March 1, 2019 – In their February 21st report on Montserrat and other Overseas Territories, the UK House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee (FAC) it proposed that the UK Government “should set a date […]
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01 March 2019
March 1, 2019 In their February 21, 2019 report, the UK House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee (FAC) has called for legalising same-sex marriage in Montserrat and four other Caribbean Overseas Territories. It has also called for changing restrictions on voting and eligibility to run for a seat in our legislative assembly, creating “a pathway […]
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01 March 2019
British Foreign Affairs Committee calls for BOTs to get in line on gay marriage Original By Peter Richards Adapted by Bennette Roach LONDON, Feb 22, CMC – The House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee wants all British Overseas Territories (OT), including those in the Caribbean, to legitimise same sex marriages. In addition, the Committee believes […]
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28 February 2019
The U.N. Security Council has rejected rival resolutions on Venezuela sponsored by the United States, which supports opposition leader Juan Guaido, and Russia, which backs President Nicolas Maduro. The U.S. resolution received the minimum nine “yes” votes in the 15-member council on Thursday, but was vetoed by Russia and China. The vote on the Russian […]
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23 February 2019
by staff writer GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Feb 23, CMC – Guyana is celebrating its 49th anniversary as a Republic on Saturday with President David Granger urging “national unity.” “Let us work together to ensure that our country remains secure, our economy is stable and that everyone is safe and could enjoy a good life,” Granger said […]
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22 February 2019
by STAFF WRITER CASTRIES, St. Lucia, Feb. 22, CMC – Prime Minister Allen Chastanet on Friday urged St. Lucians to reflect on the country’s journey as the nation observed the 40th anniversary of political independence from Britain. In his message to mark the occasion Chastenet said St.Lucians should “keep in mind the things that bind […]
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22 February 2019
February 22, 2019 When in our Editorials we continually noted that we needed to be careful to understand the notes regarding the FAC Inquiry, we saw that there would be for serious times ahead, other concerns notwithstanding. There has always been talking about independence (for Montserrat), and it has always been the belief of this […]
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22 February 2019
By Staff Editor A picture of the Russian cargo plane IIyuhsin arriving at the Piarco International Airport on Thursday. A US Air Force plane also arrived on the same day but has since left. (Trinidad Guardian) Two Russian cargo aeroplanes, one of which arrived at the Piarco International Airport on Thursday and the other […]
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17 February 2019
by staff writer GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Feb 12, CMC – Guyana says it has not shipped any rice to Jamaica under the “Cinderella” brand for the year after media reports in Kingston said that 70 metric tonnes of White Cinderella rice, had been confiscated by Jamaican authorities. The reports said that the rice, valued at valued […]
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15 February 2019
February 15, 2019 The word Brexit (‘Britain’s exit’ from the European Union) has been like a buzz word around although there has been far too much idle and wasted chatter, mostly uninformed and too little worthwhile discussions. One legislator, who now obviously has the time, as much as side-lining himself, and should be playing the […]
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15 February 2019
by staff writer NASSAU, Bahamas, Feb 13, CMC – Two days after 22 Haitians were buried after they drowned while attempting to enter the Bahamas by sea earlier this month, the 18 who survived the ordeal have been charged with illegally entering the country. The 17 men and one woman appeared before Magistrate Kara Turnquest-Deveaux […]
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15 February 2019
What it means to play international football for Montserrat By Craig Brewin The world is starting to sit up and take notice of the Montserrat Football Team, with regular features starting to appear in World Soccer Magazine, social media, and the national press in the UK. Its achievements are drawing comparison’s with Jack Charlton’s Irish […]
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15 February 2019
by staff writer GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Feb 13, CMC – The 15-member Caribbean Community (CARICOM) grouping has expressed concern at the violence in Haiti where opposition parties have been staging street demonstrations demanding the resignation of President Jovenel Moise. CARICOM chairman and St. Kitts-Nevis Prime Minister, Dr. Timothy Harris, said the regional integration grouping “is deeply […]
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15 February 2019
Dr. James J.A. George P. Irish With an event such as the passing of such as Montserratian Dr. George Irish in the USA, the information moves very quick far and wide, especially in today’s information ‘age’, socially and otherwise. So it was, that after this information was shared on December 23, 2018, requesting, “Urgent intercessory […]
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08 February 2019
Reporting from the middle of January, in his New Year Message, the Hon. Premier Donaldson Romeo announced a list of ‘Breakthroughs’, many of which were to be happening even as he spoke. Minister Lewis with consultants and related MCWL staff after a press briefing But a question loomed. Is this really happening? TMR has set […]
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08 February 2019
Contribution – Part 1/2019 Is “folly-tricks” and “melee as usual” good enough for Montserrat, going forward? by BRADES, Montserrat, January 15, 2019 – Everything is now under the shadow of the upcoming elections; due by September (or a little later). So, let us look at how we may best govern Montserrat over the next […]
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08 February 2019
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03 February 2019
BBC News Love them or hate them, smartphones have become an integral part of our daily lives. But should they be left outside the classroom? Nick Gibb, the minister for school standards in England, told the BBC he believes schools should ban their pupils from bringing in smartphones. Opinions are certainly divided, with many people […]
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01 February 2019
by staff writer PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Jan 30, CMC – The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) Wednesday confirmed that it is investigating the kidnapping of six fishermen allegedly by Venezuelan nationals but said it would not comment on whether or not a US$200,000 ransom had been demanded. Police Commissioner, Gary Griffith, speaking on […]
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01 February 2019
Acting Chief Justice, Roxanne George-Wiltshire CNS – Feb 1, 2019 –Acting Chief Justice, Roxanne George-Wiltshire, Thursday ruled that the motion of no confidence passed in the National Assembly on December 21 last year that brought down the David Granger led coalition government is valid, paving the way for fresh regional and general elections to be […]
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01 February 2019
by staff writer PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Jan 30, CMC – The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) Wednesday confirmed that it is investigating the kidnapping of six fishermen allegedly by Venezuelan nationals but said it would not comment on whether or not a US$200,000 ransom had been demanded. Police Commissioner, Gary Griffith, speaking on […]
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26 January 2019
by staff writer BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Jan 23, CMC – Barbados has become the latest Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country to announce a ban on the importation, retail, sale and use of petro-based single use plastic products. It said that products such as single-use plastic cups; cutlery, including plastic knives, forks and spoons; stirrers; straws; plates; egg […]
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26 January 2019
The longest ever shutdown of the U.S. government is over. President Trump tonight signed the continuing resolution that provides funding until Feb. 15. The bill was signed in private tonight, without reporters present.20 hr 13 min ago Where the shutdown stands now Both the Senate and the House approved a measure to temporarily reopen the […]
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26 January 2019
President Trump departs the Rose Garden of the White House after announcing the end of the government shutdown on Friday. (Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post) By Philip Rucker , Josh Dawsey and Seung Min Kim January 25. 2019 His poll numbers were plummeting. His FBI director was decrying the dysfunction. The nation’s air travel was in […]
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18 January 2019
by staff writer ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, Jan 18, CMC – Prime Minister Gaston Browne has presented an EC$1.2 billion (One EC dollar=US$0.37 cents) budget to Parliament outlining new taxes and warning tax dodgers that his administration that it would not be business as usual. Browne told legislators that recurrent expenditure is estimated at just over […]
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18 January 2019
bySTAFF WRITER ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, Jan. 17, CMC – The police have offered a reward of EC$5,000 (One EC dollar=US$0.37 cents) to anyone who can provide information that will lead to the recapturing a man who escaped last week. The police report that Hayden Phillip was discovered missing from the prison last Thursday and since […]
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18 January 2019
by staff writer by Marvin Hockstam PARAMARIBO, Suriname, Jan 16, CMC – The arrest of a 75-year-old grandmother on drug related charges is resulting in people hilariously trolling police and calling for her release. The woman had been arrested on Tuesday after police raided her home and found that she was running a small “cocaine […]
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18 January 2019
By Anthony L Hall January 18, 2019 Anthony Hall I am on record dismissing Brexit as just a sham sold by shysters, full of lies and presumptions signifying no deal. I refer you to such commentaries as “EU: Britain Trying to Have Cake and Eat It Too,” January 29, 2013, “Brexit: Forget Leaving, Britain a Greater […]
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17 January 2019
by staff writer GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Jan 15, CMC – Chief Justice Roxane George-Wiltshire Tuesday said she intends to give a ruling by the end of this month regarding the three matters challenging the validity of last month’s motion of no confidence that led to the downfall of the David Granger coalition government. She told lawyers […]
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17 January 2019
by staff writer GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Jan 15, CMC – A two-day conference aimed at examining and redefining violence prevention solutions as it relates to youth violence and prevention in the Caribbean began here on Tuesday with the Secretary General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Irwin LaRocque, saying it is a regional problem that demands a […]
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17 January 2019
By Ivan Cairo PARAMARIBO, Suriname, Jan 15, CMC –A Surinamese national, who was being sought by police for questioning in connection with the seizure of a large quantity of cocaine, has been found dead in neighbouring Guyana. Guyana police at the scene of the murder (Guyana Chronicle newspaper Photo) Relatives have positively identified the body […]
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09 January 2019
by staff writer GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Jan 9, CMC – A High Court judge has sentenced a 49-year-old man to 12 years in jail after he was found guilty of killing his son who had given his mother GUY$300 (One Guyana dollar=US$0.004 cents) to end a heated row in the home. Justice Navindra Singh, sitting in […]
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14 June 2017
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