Montserrat 411 News

When questioned as to when he plans to stop dancing, Titus says, “I started dancing at the age of 8. Right now, I am 59 years old. I plan to dance at my own funeral.”

By: Karen ‘Lioness’ Allen Freelance Journalist
The Citizens for the Redevelopment of Montserrat (CRM) reports progress in their efforts for the development of geothermal energy on Montserrat, which they believe is rich with geothermal resources.
While attending the 48th OECS Authority meeting hosted in Montserrat, Hon. Joseph Parry, representing Prime Minister Denzil Douglas, pledged to work [...]

By: Karen ‘Lioness’ Allen Freelance Journalist
Documented information reveals that, since 2004, the Government of Montserrat planned to set up an office to achieve the objectives of a government mandate. Its official aim is to be a “One Stop Shop” for returning nationals.
Although in 2008 the office for returning nationals is still a mystery, [...]

By: Karen ‘Lioness’ Allen Freelance Journalist
Manager of the Bank of Montserrat reveals another perspective of the Bank’s social and corporate responsibility.
Antoine Doldron reports that the Bank’s scholarship assistance program for sixth graders entering the Secondary School is another aspect of the Bank’s corporate and social responsibility.
Mr. Doldron clarified that the program is a financial [...]

By: Karen ‘Lioness’ Allen Freelance Journalist
During a recent visit to Montserrat, the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago donated a much needed fire tender (truck) to Montserrat‘s Fire & Rescue Unit.
Honorable Patrick Manning formally presented the keys to the fire tender to the Chief Fire Officer, Mr. Leslie Sweeney.
According to the Fire and Rescue [...]

By: Karen ‘Lioness’ Allen Freelance Journalist
On Saturday, November 8th, the University of the West Indies (UWI) launched its Commemoration Week, scheduled to last till November 16th.
A series of commemorative activities are scheduled to celebrate the University’s 60th anniversary.
The celebration started with a run from the Salem campus to the Festival Village in Little Bay. [...]

photo credit: Flickr I hope you enjoy the show. It will be aired every Tuesday. Get caught up on the way out hear say and rumors lurking around Montserrat’s streets. Don’t forget to click the title for the full page, if you do not see the video appear, and, by [...]

By: Karen ‘Lioness’ Allen Freelance Journalist
While in the capacity of a safe haven for recent evacuees from the bordering communities around the Belham Valley area, Montserrat’s public market failed and succumbed to heavy flooding.
Although it was opened by the blessings of the Royal Couple, Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall, the public [...]

By: Karen ‘Lioness’ AllenFreelance Journalist
After an 18 month pause in lava dome growth, the Soufriere Hills Volcano exploded on 28 July 2008 from the Gages Wall vent and increased the Scientific Advisory Committee’s (SAC) concern for the risks to people living around the lower Belham Valley area.
Montserrat’s SAC Preliminary Statement says, “The explosion of [...]

By: Karen ‘Lioness’ AllenFreelance Journalist
Instead of making the usual donation to support Montserrat’s Christmas Festival, the current Governor, H.E. Mr. Peter Waterworth made two donations to support both sports and culture in the long run.
According to Montserrat’s Government House, the Under 15 Cricket League received a donation of $20,000EC. Of the donated funds, [...]