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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BRADES, Montserrat: The Montserrat Tourist Board recently spearheaded a successful trip to New Jersey for the Beneath the Sea Underwater Exposition. From March 27-29, a representative from the Tourist Board along with the owners of Green Monkey Dive and Scuba Montserrat, educated consumers. read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat: The Montserrat Theatre Company will be offering a Summer Drama Program to students interested in learning about the performing arts. The program includes two four-week camps that are open to international students and are geared towards providing hands-on experience. read more...

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ROAD TOWN, BVI: Nine Eastern Caribbean states and territories are incorporated in the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC), and the governments want to ensure that laws and regulations for these territories are harmonised. Attorneys general for six countries and territories met recently in St Lucia read more...

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FLEMMINGS, Montserrat (MVO): The Montserrat Volcano Observatory (MVO) has successfully launched its newly refurbished website, a vital component of the Observatory’s education and outreach strategy.The website continues to be an important communication tool for updates on volcanic activity. read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat: The second ever World Glaucoma Day fell this year on Thursday 12 March. Glaucoma is an eye condition caused by damage to the optic nerve, and is a major cause of blindness. There are few or no symptoms in the early stages. It is therefore vital that it is detected as early as possible. read more...

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LITTLE BAY, Montserrat: One of the highlights of the year in Montserrat is St Patrick’s Week, with St Patrick’s Day being a public holiday, in commemoration of a slave rebellion planned for that day in 1768. The rebellion failed, with tragic consequences, but underlined the desire of the slaves to strive for freedom. read more...

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GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands: The Net News Group (NNG), a widely-read media publishing and communications company based in the Cayman Islands, has established a contributor partnership with McClatchy-Tribune Information Services (MCT), one of the largest media groups in the United States. read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat: Michelle Gyles-McDonnough, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative and Resident Coordinator for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, presented her credentials to the government of Montserrat on Monday, March 23, 2009. read more...

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LONDON, England: In 2008 natural disasters cost the world US$200 billion. Global maps, produced by risk specialists Maplecroft, show the United States and China to bear about 90% of this burden and be the countries most susceptible to economic losses. In terms of GDP, small island developing states are most at risk. read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat: On January 23, 2009, the Montserrat Cultural Centre unveiled a “Wall of Fame” with bronze hand casts of Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Elton John and Mark Knopfler. The casts signify the ‘helping hand’ they provided by performing in the Music for Montserrat concert at the Royal Albert Hall. read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat: Chief Minister, Dr Lowell Lewis, presented 16 Monserrat businesses with grants under the Tourism Challenge Fund. The announcement of the successful projects took place at a media conference at the Brades Arts and Education Centre on January 30, 2009. read more...

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LITTLE BAY, Montserrat: DanceExcell, with its motto Dancing with Excellence, staged a spectacular show at Montserrat’s Cultural Centre at the end of January. The show was entitled “The Journey, Step by Step” reflecting the journey which DanceExcell has taken since its founding in 2004. read more...

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PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad: The government of Trinidad and Tobago is set to become the largest shareholder of One Caribbean Media (OCM), the parent company of the Trinidad Express, CCNTV-6 and the Nation newspaper in Barbados, as a result of its bail out of CLICO, the country's largest insurance company. read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat: Government officials, community leaders and school teachers convened at the Montserrat Volcano Observatory (MVO) on Thursday as the Observatory revealed its new logo and public education plan for the next two years. The Outreach Plan promotes both safety and education. read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat: In an effort to highlight the island’s strong Irish heritage, the Montserrat Tourist Board in the UK attended the annual Holiday World Show from January 23 – 25, 2009 in Dublin, Ireland. A Montserrat prize basket giveaway during the show resulted in over two hundred entries. read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat: The government of Montserrat is spearheading the establishment of an OECS Climate Change Centre at the summit of the Silver Hills in the extreme north of this volcanic island, a significant distance away from the Soufrière Hills Volcano now in its thirteenth year of eruption. read more...

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CASTRIES, St Lucia: The OECS Secretariat, on Wednesday January 21 received Jesus Silva as the Permanent Representative of Spain to the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States. In the first ever ceremony of its kind held at the OECS Secretariat, Ambassador Silva presented his letters of credence. read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat: The current ferry service between Antigua and Montserrat will experience a brief hiatus starting January 17, 2009. The commuter service will resume operation on February 16, with the 149-seater, double-hull, air-conditioned Provincetown III ferry, with two scheduled return trips four days a week. read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat: In addition to seeing Montserrat’s scenic coastline and breathtaking views of the Soufrière Hills Volcano, Ondeck Sailing will be offering travelers a new aquatic adventure on the open seas. Adventure enthusiasts will depart St Maarten on a journey to St Kitts and Nevis. read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat: The island of Montserrat’s tourism market is still open for business and receiving travelers despite heightened activity at the Soufrière Hills Volcano. Confirmed reports from the Montserrat Volcano Observatory stated that the volcano’s activity increased significantly over the past week read more...

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