COMMENTARY — Ex-Montserrat premier calls out UK over medical care for OT citizens

The cases of two Montserrat British overseas territory citizens expose a systemic failure in how the United Kingdom supports vulnerable BOT citizens abroad. The matter is of urgent concern not only for Montserrat but for all the BOTs, including...

Montserrat Booth Wins Antigua Police Week Food Fair for a 3rd Time

Montserratian food was the taste of the town for third year in a row at the annual Antigua Police Week 2025 Food Fair. The event, held on Friday, September 12th, saw teams of ten compromising of police officers and civilians, compete for the...

Government of Montserrat Awards Five Scholarships for 2025/26 Academic Year

The Government of Montserrat, through its Annual Country Training Scheme (ACTS), has awarded five scholarships for the 2025/26 academic year. According to a release from the government, recipients will pursue programmes in priority areas critical...

Spanish holiday hotspot hit by floods as deluge turns streets into rivers and cars are swept away

A HOLIDAY hotspot in Spain has been battered by torrential rain - leaving streets flooded and tourists stranded. Jawdropping images showed roads turned into rivers and cars being swept away by the currents as the region endured extreme wind. 7...

Calls for Early Preparation After Montserrat Misses CARIFESTA XV

Writer and cultural advocate Nerissa Golden says Montserrat’s absence from CARIFESTA XV in Barbados should serve as a wake-up call for how the island approaches regional cultural events. Speaking on The Breakfast Show with Basil Chambers on...

MONTSERRAT INVESTS IN TWIN OTTER AIRCRAFT TO BOOST CONNECTIVITY WITH A&B, OTHER ISLANDS

Travel between Antigua and Barbuda and Montserrat is now easier, as the Emerald Isle takes a major step to expand air connectivity, following years of challenges. The Government of Montserrat has invested in twin otter aircraft and is also...

UAE Residence Visa

UAE residents can travel visa-free to 140+ countries in 2025 with a valid residence visa/Representative Image In 2025, UAE residents have wide international mobility, with visa-free or visa-on-arrival entry to more than 140 countries. The...

Two-Thirds of Island’s Elderly Concerned about their Income and Loneliness, Research Finds

Montserrat’s Ministry of Health & Social Services hosted its 3rd Annual Research Day on Wednesday, September 10, showcasing a range of studies focused on improving the health and wellbeing of the island’s population. A major highlight was the...

COMMENTARY: Agonizing Encounter as a Traveller Beyond the Boundaries of Irrationality

DR. KEITH ROWLEY: AGONIZING ENCOUNTER AS A TRAVELLER BEYOND THE OUNDARIES OF IRRATIONALITY BY: RAWLSTON POMPEY Likened to all other sovereign nations, irrespective of mutual understanding, concerns and/or agreements, statutory provisions guide...

Tourism Visionary Dr. Auliana Poon to Keynote CTO’s SOTIC 2025 in Barbados

Source: Caribbean Tourism Organization Dr. Auliana Poon at ITB Berlin this year RIDGETOWN, Barbados (August 29, 2025) — The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has announced that Dr. Auliana Poon, one of the world’s foremost authorities on...

Montserrat Participates in Regional Talks on Resilient Prosperity

Montserrat was represented by Miss Ajhermae White of the Department of Environment, Ministry of Agriculture, Land, Housing, Environment and Youth and Sports (MALHEYS), at a regional meeting hosted by the Sasakawa Peace Foundation in Saint Lucia....

Montserrat and St. Maarten Strengthen Tourism Ties Through Cross-Promotion

The Montserrat Tourism Authority (MTA) and the St. Maarten Tourism Bureau (STB) have formed a strategic partnership to boost visitor arrivals through cross-promotion, following the relaunch of WINAIR’s direct flight connections in May 2025. The...

This Caribbean island is perfect for families

I have an acutely feral and chilly soft play session to credit for the moment when my holiday whims took a U-turn. Trekking, snow, ruins, ziplining were out — along with anything else that wasn’t rest. “I think I just want to lie alone in the...

Work remotely? These beaches make the perfect office

Remote work has changed the idea of what an “office” looks like. For many digital nomads, a workspace can just as easily involve sand between their toes as it does a swivel chair and desk lamp. The trick is finding a beach that balances good...

Capital city with beautiful beaches nearby where not a single resident lives

One capital city has made its way into the Guinness Book of Records for an unusual reason – it's a city without a single inhabitant.The once bustling city of Plymouth, the capital of Montserrat, a British Overseas Territory in the Caribbean, was...

The capital city near to white sand beaches where not a single person lives

A capital city with beautiful beaches nearby has found its way into the Guinness Book of Records – because not a single person lives there. Plymouth is still legally the capital of Montserrat, a British Overseas Territory in the Caribbean. But 30...

Dr. Poon to Keynote tourism conference

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados--The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has announced that Dr. Auliana Poon, one of the world’s foremost authorities on tourism and sustainable development, will deliver the keynote address at the 2025 State of the Tourism...

Tourism on the rise

Trinidad and Tobago may be experiencing a promising upswing in its tourism sector. According to the Central Statistical Office (CSO), the twin-island republic recorded 158,890 tourist arrivals between January and May 2025—a 13.7% increase over the...

Montserrat’s Culinary Identity: From Garnish to Main Course

Montserrat’s culinary story is rich, but we’ve been treating it like a garnish. Across the region, destinations are elevating food into full-blown experiences, building restaurant culture, curating food festivals, and promoting chefs as cultural...

MEXICALI BRIEFS: Man abducted in Francisco I. Madero neighborhood

CRIME Man abducted in Francisco I. Madero neighborhood A man identified as Humberto, known as “El Niño,” was forcibly abducted on the night of September 15 in the Francisco I. Madero neighborhood, located in the eastern part of the city. La Voz...