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Out of Style, Out of Time: Rethinking Montserrat’s Tourism Appeal
Discover Montserrat
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July 15, 2025
Montserrat’s hospitality sector is rich in potential, but visually and experientially, it’s stuck in a time warp. From hotels and Airbnb’s to guesthouses and villas, much of our accommodation inventory still carries the look and feel of the early...
‘Looking South’: Panel Calls for Bold Leadership and Clear Risk Strategy to Unlock Montserrat’s Future
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July 16, 2025
As Montserrat marked 30 years since the start of eruptions at the Soufrière Hills Volcano, a distinguished panel of scientists, government officials, and disaster experts gathered Monday evening to explore what’s next for the island’s southern...
US–EU Tariff Dispute Threatens European Regional Air Connectivity and Travel Economy
FTN News
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July 16, 2025
US–EU tariff dispute threatens European regional air connectivity and travel economy, casting a shadow over plans for post-pandemic recovery across the continent. The European Regions Airline Association (ERA) has warned that escalating trade...
Montserrat Observes National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving Today
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July 9, 2025
Montserrat will observe its National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving as a public holiday, today, Wednesday, July 9, 2025. The holiday, established by Act No. 13 of 2024 and assented to on May 2, 2024, is recognised annually on the second Wednesday...
‘I’m here’: Montserrat 30 years on from devastating volcanic eruption – photo essay
The Guardian
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July 11, 2025
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the volcanic eruptions that devastated the small Caribbean island of Montserrat. In July 1995, the Soufrière Hills volcano erupted for the first time in centuries, leaving 80% of the self-governing British...
Dominica hosts Caribbean Cadet Camp and Commandants’ Conference for the first time
Dominica News Online
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July 19, 2025
Executive of the Dominica Cadet Corps: (l-r) backrow – Nathalie Walsh, Nazarine Gordon, front row – Colonel Raymond, Lt. Colonel Leon.For the first time in its history, Dominica will host the prestigious 38th Annual Association of Caribbean...
How the Four Seasons Nevis Is Leading the Way in Sustainable Travel — One Sea Turtle at a Time
Caribbean Journal
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July 9, 2025
This short film shows the Sea Turtle release at the Four Seasons Nevis’ beach on July 9. The turtle was geo-tagged and its movements will now be tracked across the wider region. If you’ve been to Nevis, you know it. The energy. The pull. Maybe...
COLORADO TRAVEL SOFTBALL RECAP – Area travel softball players back from Colorado, prepare for next wave of tournaments
Los Cerritos Community Newspaper - California
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July 9, 2025
July 9, 2025 By Loren Kopff • @LorenKopff on X Several travel softball players from the area have returned from the Rocky Mountain state where they participated in a combination of tournaments associated with the Triple Crown Fastpitch. The...
Scrappy Launches Free Swap Libraries to Ignite Love for Reading on Montserrat
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July 9, 2025
Montserratian soca artist and children’s book author Gavin “Scrappy” Johnson is giving the community a fresh reason to rediscover the joy of reading, with the donation of two new Swap Libraries. The colourful book-exchange boxes are now open to...
TRAVEL SOFTBALL REPORT: Former La Mirada standout helps Team Mexico win the TCS International Challenge
Los Cerritos Community Newspaper - California
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July 3, 2025
Recent La Mirada High graduate Angelyna Conde poses with the Triple Crown Sports International Challenge Silver Bracket Championship trophy after Team Mexico defeated Team Israel 8-5 this past Sunday in Westminster, CO. July 3, 2025 By Loren Kopff...
Montserrat Women in Science Eligible for $15,000 Research Award
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July 2, 2025
Women resident in Montserrat, who are pursuing advanced scientific research now have the opportunity to secure a $15,000 USD grant through the prestigious L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Young Talents Caribbean Region program. Applications are...
What Would Universal Basic Income Mean for Tourism?
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July 3, 2025
Imagine a Caribbean where residents receive a guaranteed income, irrespective of employment status. This concept, known as Universal Basic Income (UBI), could revolutionize both the tourism industry and the broader economy in the region. A Brief...
Montserrat’s Participation in CARIFESTA XV Uncertain with Two Months to Go
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June 27, 2025
Montserrat’s involvement in this year’s Caribbean Festival of Arts (CARIFESTA XV) remains uncertain, with just two months to go before the regional cultural showcase opens in Barbados. Although the biennial festival is set to run from August 22 to...
New Legacy Youth Organisation Launched to Empower Montserrat’s Next Generation
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July 4, 2025
Montserrat’s youth have a bold new platform for empowerment and leadership with the launch of New Legacy, a youth-led organisation officially introduced at a ceremony on July 2, at the Look Out Primary School Hall. The initiative, founded and led...
Jim Allen’s final innings: Montserrat’s greatest cricketer dies at 73
Montserrat Spotlight
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The Right Honourable Charles Henry “Jim” Allen, who emerged from a tiny village in Montserrat and took his cricket talents across two continents, died Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Glendon Hospital. Allen, who had been hospitalized several times in...
On vacation in Barcelona, where temperatures are almost 40 degrees: "I regret choosing these dates."
Ara
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July 3, 2025
BarcelonaThe high temperatures hitting Barcelona have made the fan an indispensable ally, and ice-cold bottles of water have become one of the most coveted items among tourists. From early morning on, the thermometer rises above 30 degrees, and by...
University Pilgrims Travel in the Footsteps of St. Ignatius (PHOTOS)
University of Scranton - Pennsylvania
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Dr. Cosacchi said the journey based on the spiritual life of St. Ignatius serves as much more than a complement the program. "This program is at the very heart of what we do in Mission and Ministry at the University. Thanks to the resources of the...
Alert Issued for Montserrat Waters After Jellyfish Sightings
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July 1, 2025
The Disaster Management Coordination Agency (DMCA) has issued a Jellyfish Season Advisory for Montserrat waters following confirmed sightings of the Caribbean Box Jellyfish and reports of stings affecting beachgoers. As the island’s waters...
Now travel abroad without visa: Countries you can visit with just a passport
Asianet Newsable
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July 1, 2025
38 Image Credit : Freepik Many countries now offer visa-free travel for Indians. These include Cook Islands, Fiji, Micronesia, Oman, Qatar, Barbados, British Virgin Islands, Dominica, Haiti, Jamaica, Montserrat, St. Kitts and Nevis, Bhutan, Nepal,...
Pakistanis now eligible for travel visa-free to 32 countries, here's a list
Dunya News
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Pakistan Pakistan Pakistanis now eligible for travel visa-free to 32 countries, here's a list Close Pakistan’s passport now ranks 100th, it marks an improvement from its 113th position in 2021 Updated On: Mon, 30 Jun 2025 13:37:34 PKT ISLAMABAD...