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MONTSERRAT TOURISM DIVISION RESCHEDULES DIASPORA ENGAGEMENT

After careful consideration a decision has been taken to reschedule the Montserrat Diaspora and Investment Engagement, originally planned for March 4-8, 2024. The event will now merge with the annual Calabash Festival, held during the vibrant summer season, with the aim of attracting increased participation from the Montserrat diaspora, friends of Montserrat, investors, and visitors. […]

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UK-FUNDED ‘OCEAN’ PROGRAMME AWARDS GRANTS FOR MARINE PROTECTION UP TO £3 MILLION

The UK-funded Ocean Community Empowerment and Nature (OCEAN) Grants Programme is launching its first call for proposals. This competitive grant scheme supports projects that aim to deliver lasting change to the marine environment and coastal communities. Organisations in Montserrat, including Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), research institutes and others, can submit proposals from Monday 5th February

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MONTSERRAT RECEIVES DONATION OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS FROM GUERNSEY MUSIC SERVICE

On Monday, February 5, 12:00 PM, Her Excellency Mrs Sarah Tucker, Deputy Premier, Dr. the Honourable Samuel Joseph, and Mr Herman ‘Cupid’ Francis, will take delivery of a generous donation of musical instruments from the Guernsey Music Service. Governor Sarah and Mr Howard Tucker are Patrons of “Small Beginnings”, Montserrat’s youth orchestra, founded by Herman

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Annual Review conducted of UKCIF Project (Montserrat Port Development Project)

The Annual Review of the Montserrat Port Development Project under the United Kingdom Caribbean Infrastructure Partnership Fund (UKCIF) took place from the January 31  to February 1, 2024. This review is in keeping with the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) and the United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO). 

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Royal Engineers in Montserrat for reconnaissance visit

Her Excellency The Governor, Mrs Sarah Tucker, welcomed and met with a detachment of the British Army Royal Engineers this morning (Wednesday January 31, 2024). The Royal Engineers are one of the Army’s three Combat Support Arms and are trained as soldiers, technical engineers, and artisan tradesmen. They perform highly specialised combat and non-combat tasks

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UK CYBER SPECIALISTS ARRIVE ON ISLAND TO SUPPORT MONTSERRAT’S CYBER SECURITY

This week, The Governor’s Office welcomes two cyber specialists from UK Government to Montserrat, to undertake training and development to improve cyber awareness across the territory and to support our cyber security. The team are being hosted by Montserrat’s new Chief Information Officer (CIO), Dr John Lewis. The visit is the next stage of support,

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Remaining Depositors of former Government Savings Bank asked to Contact Treasury Department

The Treasury Department is again asking all remaining depositors of the former Government Savings Bank  (or their beneficiaries) to contact the Department to claim their unsettled deposits.  Persons seeking to claim deposits must provide evidence of ownership or right to claim to the satisfaction of the Accountant General.  This can be either in the form

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SIX MONTSERRATIANS TO BE HONOURED AT THE 8th NATIONAL HONOURS & AWARDS CEREMONY

Six Montserratians will be honoured for their selfless contribution and commitment to the development and advancement of Montserrat at the 8th National Honours and Awards Ceremony. The Ceremony which is organised by the National Honours and Awards Planning Committee under the remit of the Office of the Premier, will be held at the Montserrat Cultural

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Sir Philip Barton KCMG OBE, Permanent Under-Secretary, to Visit Montserrat

Her Excellency Governor Sarah Tucker will welcome Sir Philip Barton KCMG OBE the Permanent Under-Secretary from the FCDO, to Montserrat on Friday morning. A career civil servant and diplomat – Sir Philip joined (what was) the Foreign & Commonwealth Office in 1986 and has held a variety of roles during his career. Prior to his

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