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TRAVEL SOFTBALL REPORT: Former La Mirada standout helps Team Mexico win the TCS International Challenge
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
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...

New Legacy Youth Organisation Launched to Empower Montserrat’s Next Generation
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...

What Would Universal Basic Income Mean for Tourism?
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...

Jim Allen’s final innings: Montserrat’s greatest cricketer dies at 73
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."
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)
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
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
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,...

Montserrat’s Participation in CARIFESTA XV Uncertain with Two Months to Go
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...

Dignitaries Gather for Montserrat’s 30th Anniversary Thanksgiving Service
The 30th Anniversary Thanksgiving Service marking the start of eruptions at the Soufrière Hills Volcano drew an impressive roster of attendees to Westminster’s Methodist Central Hall on Sunday, June 29. Among those present were three former...

Pakistanis now eligible for travel visa-free to 32 countries, here's a list
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...

Pakistan passport rises to 100th; visa-free travel now possible to 32 countries
ISLAMABAD – Pakistani passport holders can now travel visa-free or get visa on arrival in 32 countries, following a rise in Pakistan’s passport ranking in the 2025 Henley Passport Index. This marks a notable improvement from the 113th position...

Here's a list of countries where Pakistanis can now travel without visa
Pakistani passport holders can now travel to 32 countries either visa-free or with visa-on-arrival following an improvement in the country's passport ranking. According to the latest figures released by Henley & Partners, an international...

Pakistanis can travel to 32 countries without visa
Pakistani passport holders can now visit 32 countries without a visa or with visa-on-arrival following an improvement in the country's position on the Henley passport index. The latest data from Henley & Partners, a global citizenship advisory...
58 Visa-Free Destinations For Indian Passport Holders This Summer
Looking to travel this summer as an Indian passport holder? Good news, Indian travelers can visit up to 58 destinations visa-free. The top destinations are placed throughout Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean and Pacific Islands. Aside from these...

Police Begin Removal of Abandoned Vehicles Across Montserrat
The Royal Montserrat Police Service (RMPS), in collaboration with the Government of Montserrat, has launched a targeted island-wide initiative to remove abandoned and derelict vehicles from both public and private property. The operation, which...

New List of Countries you can Travel Visa-Free with Pakistani Passport in 2025
ISLAMABAD – Pakistani passport holders can now enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to more than 30 countries, marking a notable improvement in the country’s global travel standing. According to the latest data released by Henley & Partners,...

Data is the New Currency. Can Caribbean Tourism Cash In?
Once, it was land. Then it was oil. Now, it’s data. In the past decade, platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok have changed how we consume media, discover destinations, and even decide where to eat. But while content creators have carved...

TRAVEL SOFTBALL UPDATE – Area players putting together solid numbers within first summer tournaments
June 18, 2025 By Loren Kopff • @LorenKopff on X Whether they are recent high school graduates, or improving their game even more in the likelihood of getting noticed this summer, area softball players have not missed a beat with their early...