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Montserrat is Safest Caribbean Island, Says World Travel Index
Montserrat has been named the safest destination in the Caribbean, earning an outstanding safety score of 97/100 in a newly published World Travel Index report. The ranking is based on a comprehensive, data-driven analysis of health risks, natural...

Cruise Lines Express Interest in Montserrat at Seatrade 2025
Montserrat made a strategic impact at Seatrade Cruise Global 2025, the world’s premier cruise industry event being held in Miami from April 7 – 10, with a small delegation led by Rosetta West-Gerald, CEO of the Montserrat Tourism Authority. She is...

Montserrat’s Banking Challenges and Opportunities Spotlighted at Lloyds Conference
The challenges and opportunities within the retail banking sector of the British Overseas Territories (BOT) were at the forefront of discussions at the Lloyds Bank BOT Conference 2025, held Wednesday, February 26 in London. Kei-retta Farrell, Head...

Dark Laboratory: On Columbus, the Caribbean, and the Origins of the Climate Crisis – a trenchant account of colonialism
Dark Laboratory: On Columbus, The Caribbean and the Origins of the Climate Crisis Author: Tao Leigh Goffe ISBN-13: 978-0-241-62855-3 Publisher: Hamish Hamilton Guideline Price: £22 Montserrat is the only country aside from Ireland to celebrate St...

Montserrat Government Plans Price-Cap on Airline Tickets Pending Funding
The Government of Montserrat has announced plans to implement a price-cap arrangement with current airlines to reduce ticket prices subject to the availability of financing. In making the announcement in the Legislative Assembly Tuesday morning,...

Montserrat Tourism Authority Leads Successful Beach Cleanup at Carr’s Bay
The Montserrat Tourism Authority’s Community Environmental Stewardship Initiative hosted a successful beach cleanup at Carr’s Bay on Sunday. Members of the Montserrat community came out to assist with the clean up project, collecting bottles,...

“It’s Been a Privilege”: Governor Sarah Tucker Bids Farewell to Montserrat After Three Years
Governor Sarah Tucker will officially demit office on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, after serving three impactful years as Montserrat’s top UK official. In a wide-ranging exit interview with Discover Montserrat, Governor Tucker reflected on her time on...

Montserrat premier calls for revamp of CARICOM institutions
By Peter Richards BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC_ – Montserrat Premier Reuben Meade marked his return to the CARICOM summit saying that the 51-year-old regional integration movement as “we know it is no longer affordable to most of us and it does not...

Is it safe to travel to The Bahamas or Jamaica? See State Department warnings
The Bahamas is under a Level 2 travel warning due to crime and swimming-related risks. Officials warn travelers not to go to Haiti and to reconsider travel to Jamaica. See what the State Department travel advisories mean and what you should do....

Indian Passport Holders Can Travel Visa-Free To 62 Countries: Check Full List From Nepal, Maldives, Thailand, Iran, And More
Home Destination Indian Passport Holders Can Travel Visa Free To Countries Check Full List From Nepal Maldives Thailand Iran And More Indian passport holders can travel to 62 countries without a Visa such as some Southeast Asian destinations, the...
Finding peace: the surge of spiritual tourism and must-visit destinations
As the Easter holiday draws near, many people historically take this time to travel to sacred places, seeking not only the serene beauty of destinations but also a deep connection to faith, heritage, and history. The global religious tourism...

Montserrat: Low activity continues at Soufrière Hills Volcano
The Montserrat Volcano Observatory (MVO) reports that activity at the Soufrière Hills Volcano remains minimal, with only "three volcano tectonic earthquakes" recorded this week. The MVO said that no sulfur dioxide flux measurements were available...

Cultural Centre Now Managed by Montserrat Arts Council
Premier Reuben T. Meade has confirmed that a substantial sum will be allocated for the full refurbishment of the Montserrat Cultural Centre, which is now under the management of the Montserrat Arts Council (MAC). Since it’s construction, the...

The safest Caribbean islands: Where to visit for your next beachy vacation
Table of Contents Table of Contents Montserrat The British Virgin Islands Bonaire Martinique Antigua and Barbuda Barbados Cayman Islands Sint Maarten Grenada Saba If you’ve been dreaming of sandy beaches and crystal clear waters, but recent travel...

Montserrat Tourism Authority Launches Community Environmental Stewardship Initiative
The Montserrat Tourism Authority, in collaboration with local stakeholders, has launched Phase 2 of the Community Environmental Stewardship Initiative. In an online release, the MTA said the initiative is a movement dedicated to protecting the...
Montserrat Premier Clarifies Land Ownership Rules After Jeff Bezos’ Visit
News Americas, New York, NY, February 3, 2025:Montserrat’s Premier Reuben Meade has addressed concerns regarding land ownership in the British Caribbean territory following the recent visit of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, who was spotted on the...

Volta a Catalunya celebrates summit finish on 'cycling landmark' Montserrat for first time in 30 years
Thirty years after its last summit finish on the Alt de Montserrat, the 2025 Volta a Catalunya will return to what is arguably the country's most emblematic ascent for a full-scale mountain battle. The last time the Volta visited the Alt de...

Warning Issued to U.S. Visa Holders on Montserrat- Screenings Will Continue
The U.S. State Department has issued a warning to U.S. visa holders in Montserrat, emphasizing that they are subject to continuous screening and risk deportation if they fail to comply with U.S. immigration laws. The message was first posted on...

Premier Meade Commends Team for Stepping Up on Regional Stage
Premier Reuben T. Meade has praised his Cabinet colleagues for their growing leadership and active representation of Montserrat in regional and international forums, calling their recent work a sign of a strong and capable team ready to guide the...

Montserrat and other OECS Ministers to Chart Sustainable Energy Roadmap for Economic Transformation
A landmark strategy to drive economic transformation through sustainable energy over the next decade in the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States will be the focus of the Third Meeting of the OECS Council of Ministers of energy this week....