http://www.yourvirtualsolutions.net/montserrat411news What's the 411? Local happening on the island of Montserrat! Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:08:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en By: Karen 'Lioness' AllenFreelance Journalist Government officials have expressed concern for Montserrat’s small population and the impact that HIV/AIDS could have on the country. At the close of 2008, His Excellency, Mr. Peter Waterworth, Governor of Montserrat, l rate of 0.6%, and between 1985 and 2007, there were 35 reported ... http://www.yourvirtualsolutions.net/montserrat411news/2009/01/07/montserrat-and-hivaids/ By: Karen 'Lioness' AllenFreelance Journalist On, January 3, 2009, the entire populous of Montserrat woke up to a white, instead of emerald, island. During the very early morning hours, the Soufrière Hills Volcano began to erupt and vent a consistent and significant amount of ash in places that haven’t seen ash fall ... http://www.yourvirtualsolutions.net/montserrat411news/2009/01/06/momentary-misery-in-montserrat/ By: Karen 'Lioness' Allen Freelance Journalist It is official; the 2008 Ms. Montserrat Festival Queen is Ms. Loralyn Fergus. According to Deonne Semple, facilitator of this year's pageant, “Ms. Fergus was sponsored by Montserrat Limited and received trophies for the best swimsuit, the best talent, and the best creative wear.” Ms. Semple ... http://www.yourvirtualsolutions.net/montserrat411news/2008/12/31/montserrat-has-a-new-festival-queen/ [caption id="attachment_432" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Leader of the Montserrat Shamioles Masquerade Group"][/caption] By: Karen 'Lioness' Allen Freelance Journalist With just hours remaining in 2008, the Emerald Shamioles are entertaining visitors and residents with their cultural dances. The Emerald Shamioles is the name of a masquerade group of children in Montserrat. ... http://www.yourvirtualsolutions.net/montserrat411news/2008/12/31/montserrat-shamioles-rebuild-an-ancient-culture/ By: Karen 'Lioness' Allen Freelance Journalist During the very early morning hours of 30 December 2008, a small, armed force of 11 to 12 police officers raided a business in Carrs Bay, Montserrat, which just the previous day hosted an internationally female reggae artist. Many of the witnesses expressed disgust and ... http://www.yourvirtualsolutions.net/montserrat411news/2008/12/31/armed-police-raid-at-carrs-bay/ By: Karen 'Lioness' AllenFreelance Journalist On December 29, 2008, international headliner, Ifrica, visited Montserrat and agreed that Montserrat is one of the world’s best kept secret. Amongst resident Rastafarians in Carrs Bay, Montserrat, Ifrica gave an exclusive interview. Ifrica was the featured artist in Ancient Order Promotion’s third annual 'Soulfest'. According ... http://www.yourvirtualsolutions.net/montserrat411news/2008/12/31/ifrica-enchanted-by-the-emerald-isle/ 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 ... http://www.yourvirtualsolutions.net/montserrat411news/2008/12/15/coffee-break-episode-24/ On 10 December 2008, the National Disaster Preparedness Response and Advisory Committee (NDPRAC) met to review the level of current volcanic activity. Responding to the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) report, the NDPRAC met in light of this report and recent eruptive events. The NDPRAC considered any safeguards necessary and looked ... http://www.yourvirtualsolutions.net/montserrat411news/2008/12/15/advisory-committee-assessed-recent-volcanic-activity/ On 2 December 2008, the Soufriere Hills Volcano exploded without warning. According to the Montserrat Volcano Observatory (MVO), “There was an explosion and pyroclastic flow at the Soufriere Hills Volcano at approximately 9:35pm local time on 2 December 2008.” The MVO’s scientist report, “The explosion appears to have taken place on the ... http://www.yourvirtualsolutions.net/montserrat411news/2008/12/15/montserrats-volcano-explodes-without-warning/ 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 ... http://www.yourvirtualsolutions.net/montserrat411news/2008/12/15/montserrat-reports-headway-in-geothermal-energy-agenda/