BRADES, Montserrat (OCM) -- The Montserrat-Antigua travel route will undergo a major enhancement with the addition of a long term ferry service in January 2010. Sailing under the name Fjortoft, the new ferry will be operated jointly by the government of Montserrat, the government of Antigua, and the Barbuda Island Council. read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat -- Tuesday evening’s discussion in Montserrat on the draft integrity in public office legislation was both passionate and informative says forum moderator Claude E S Hogan. The event featured a panel comprised of former Chief Minister Lowell Lewis, Kenneth Allen QC, and consultant Ian Hendry. read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat -- Paying tribute to the destination’s culture, talent and creativity, the unique island of Montserrat will celebrate its annual carnival, known as Festival, from December 4, 2009 – January 1, 2010. The destination comes alive with music, revelry and a variety of events. read more...

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LONDON, England (Reuters) -- Britain's overseas financial havens should bump up taxes to wean their economies off credit crunch hit banking, insurance and funds services, a government commissioned report said on Thursday. The UK government signalled its backing for the report. read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat -- The promotion of Montserrat as a unique and spectacular destination continued with the participation of the Montserrat Tourist Board (MTB) at the recent Adventures in Travel Expo travel show in New York. In its sixth year, and held at the Jacob Javits Convention Centre from October 10-11, 2009... read more...

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BASSETERRE, St Kitts -- Maintaining the stability of the EC currency is one of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank’s main achievements as the Bank celebrates its 26th anniversary on 1 October. Governor of the ECCB, Sir K Dwight Venner says the fact that the ECCB has been kept together for 26 years and... read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat -- On October 31, 2009, Montserrat will host the 15th Annual Open Fishing Tournament at Little Bay. A joint effort by the Montserrat Tourist Board and the Montserrat Fisherman’s Cooperative, the event is an opportunity to showcase the island’s pristine sport-fishing conditions. read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat -- The Montserrat Tourist Board, in collaboration with the Montserrat Volcano Observatory and the Fittest Man Running Club, will host the first-ever Montserrat Volcano Half Marathon on December 5, 2009. The race will be one of the key events during the island’s annual carnival celebration. read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat (GIS) -- Incoming Chief Minister Reuben Meade on Tuesday told members of the management and service management teams that a more proactive approach was necessary to move Montserrat forward. The chief minister said Montserrat’s private sector must be stimulated. read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat (GIS) -- The large number of registrants for the first Business Plan workshop is a sign Montserratians still have confidence in the island, says Philip Pierre, facilitator for the Montserrat Development Corporation’s (MDC) first Business Opener which began on Monday. read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat -- Chief Minister Reuben Meade has announced a number of changes in the portfolios of Montserrat government ministers. The departments of sports and culture have been shifted to the Ministry of Education from the Office of the Chief Minister. Labour issues, which were previously under... read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat (GIS) -- Ruben Meade was sworn in on Thursday as Montserrat's eighth Chief Minister by the Governor, Peter Waterworth. The Chief Minister and Minister of Finance also has responsibility for local government, immigration, information communication, regional affairs, tourism... read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat (OCM) -- The Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) Heads of Government, the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) Monetary Council and the Organization of East Caribbean States (OECS) Union Task Force held a regional public discussion via videoconference on Thursday. read more...

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BASSETERRE, St Kitts (CUOPM) -- Veteran Caribbean broadcaster and journalist, Howell Bramble, asked media practitioners in St Kitts and Nevis to ponder whether the abundance of media houses in St Kitts and Nevis automatically creates a preponderance of reporting and editorial skills. read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat -- Six students from three primary schools, Lookout, Brades and St Augustine respectively were happy recipients of scholarships funded by the Bank of Montserrat Scholarship Assistance Programme. The assistance is in the form of monetary contributions. read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat -- The Montserrat Cultural Centre will be the venue of the island’s first ever Literary Festival to be held November 13-15, 2009. Known as the Alliouagana Festival of the Word, the festival will feature more than a dozen prize-winning and internationally recognized authors. read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat -- Montserrat Calabash Festival 2009 is dubbed, “Montserrat’s Premier Summer Festival” and the big celebration began over the July 11-12 weekend with a Family Fun Day and Fashion Show on Saturday. On Sunday, July 12, Neighbourly Day began with an early morning hike followed by a Prayer. read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat -- The Montserrat Tourist Board has announced the release of Windward Island Airways’ (Winair) revised summer flight schedule that includes a minimum of three daily non-stop flights from Antigua to Montserrat during the months of July and August. read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat -- As part of the Montserrat Tourist Board’s (MTB) continued efforts to encourage travelers to visit the island, the MTB has stepped up its online marketing initiatives by streamlining the destination’s tourism website, launching a fan page on the popular social networking site Facebook. read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat -- The island of Montserrat comes alive with traditional fan fare during its annual celebration of Cudjoe Head Festival. Now in its 20th year, the two-day event, held July 30-August 1, 2009, invites residents and visitors to join in the festivities as the destination celebrates its strong African heritage. read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat --  Vacationers looking to ditch the norm and cross over into the world of history and adventure can venture to the island of Montserrat and take advantage of the Voyage to the Volcano getaway package. The six day/five night special includes private villa accommodations and adventure activities. read more...

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LOOKOUT, Montserrat -- Thursday June 18 was an exceptional day here in Montserrat, and the culmination of years of planning and hard work. On that evening, the newly built St Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church at Lookout was handed over, blessed and dedicated at a very special service. read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat -- In a celebration of culture, creativity and music, the island of Montserrat will host the 4th Annual Calabash Festival, July 11-19, 2009. The week-long event offers a wide selection of festivities that highlight the hidden talents of local artisans and designers. read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat -- A contract was signed on Wednesday between the government of Montserrat and EGS, Inc, an American firm for Phase 2 of geothermal exploration on the island. In January 2008, the Department for International Development approved a budget to fund a phased evaluation process. read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat -- The year 2009 sees the 50th anniversary of the re-formation of the West India Regiment. The Regiment was reformed to coincide with the establishment of the British West Indies Federation in 1959. The Regiment actually dates back to 1778 during the American War of Independence. read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat -- The Nevis based Carib Surf ferry with approximately 173 excursionists docked at Port Little Bay in Montserrat, at 9:00 am on Whit Monday 1st June 2009. The trip to the Emerald Isle of Montserrat was organized by a group of returning nationals from Nevis, headed by Clement Ward. read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat -- Montserrat Airways Limited, a new airline charter service, officially began flight operations on May 30, 2009. With grant funding provided by the Tourism Challenge Fund, the carrier, operating under the name Fly Montserrat, is providing both visitors and residents with additional flight options. read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat: Minister of Health, Roselyn Cassell Sealy, has launched a Healthy Lifestyle Empowerment Challenge in Montserrat in an effort towards a healthier community. The Challenge will last for three months and will focus on increasing physical activity, drinking more water and fewer sweetened drinks. read more...

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TORTOLA, BVI -- OECS Heads of Government wrapped up their 49th Meeting in Tortola, British Virgin Islands on May 22, calling it a watershed in the historical evolution of the organization. Heads noted the enhanced international profile of the Organisation which has resulted from the repositioning of the OECS. read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat (OCM) -- Montserrat is partnering with the Export Development Unit (EDU) of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) secretariat to design and develop a comprehensive action plan for audio-visual industries in the OECS member states. A team of two consultants... read more...

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ROAD TOWN, BVI -- The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) reportedly had a successful meeting in Tortola, BVI, and issued a lengthy 14-page release on matters discussed and decisions taken. The first was the taking of the chairmanship by Montserrat Chief Minister, Dr Lowell Lewis. read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat -- A concerted effort is being made to rebuild Montserrat’s new town capital following the destruction by volcano more than a decade ago. A release from the Government Information Unit said the time is now to envisage and document the architectural theme to be ecxpressed in the new town. read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat -- The chairman and board of directors of the Montserrat Development Corporation (MDC) has announced the appointment of Colin Heartwell as its new chief executive officer (CEO). During his initial weeks, Heartwell will be responsible for the approval of the Little Bay Estates master plan. read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat (OPM) -- At a press conference held on Wednesday,Minister Reuben Meade announced that the Government of Montserrat (GOM) has retained the services of the firm, Legal Drafting Planning and Environmental Consultants to provide consultancy services for the National Housing Act. read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat -- The Montserrat Tourist Board is providing free tourism skills training courses. This programme is part of the Tourism Development Projects Phase 2, funded by DFID and the EU. The present initiative follows the recent tourism audit by a Caribbean Development Bank consultant. read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat -- Vaccination Week in the Americas took place at the end of April. The Week is an initiative of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), and is now in its seventh year. The theme for 2009 was “Vaccination, a Family Affair”, and all PAHO member countries were encouraged to mount activities. read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat -- The Green Monkey Dive Shop with the support of the Montserrat Tourist Board and the Montserrat Tourism Challenge Fund will host the destination’s inaugural Montserrat Dive Festival from June 27 - July 4, 2009, held in conjunction with Montserrat’s bi-annual Reef Check Program. read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat (GIS) -- A UNICEF Mission visited Montserrat on April 29 - 30, 2009. The purpose of the visit was to introduce Violet Speek-Warnery, UNICEF Deputy Representative, to partners in Montserrat. She was accompanied by Shelly-Ann Harper, Early Childhood Development Specialist. read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat -- The Montserrat Tourist Board (MTB) successfully participated in the Re-Discover the Caribbean trade show, held at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Conference Centre in Barbados from April 24-25th, 2009. In its sixth year, The Re-Discover show is one of the most recognized travel trade shows. read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat: The Chief Minister of Montserrat, Dr Lowell Lewis attended the Fifth Summit of The Americas in Port of Spain, Trinidad from April 17-19, 2009. The Chief Minister and Mrs Lewis were guests of the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Patrick Manning, following which he travelled to St Vincent. read more...

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