BRADES, Montserrat – No inhabited areas were affected by Friday’s volcano explosion, says Director of the Montserrat Volcano Observatory (MVO) Dr Paul Cole. The full report reads as follows: “At 1:49 pm 5th Feb 2010 a vulcanian explosion occurred from the Soufriere Hills volcano..." read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat – The leadership and focus of the administration of Chief Minister Reuben Meade is a key factor in Britain's Department for International Development’s (DfID) willingness to give Montserrat more autonomy in its spending of aid as it has done in other Overseas Territories. read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat (GIU) -- Montserrat has already collected more than EC$100,000 to aid in earthquake-stricken Haiti. This effort was praised by Sue Wardell, the Regional Director for the Department for International Development (DfID) during her recent visit to the island. The amount continues to increase weekly. read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat -- With the distinction of being the only nation outside of Ireland to celebrate St Patrick’s Day as a national holiday, the island of Montserrat comes alive with Caribbean flair for the annual event. Showcasing a unique mix of Irish and African heritage, the week-long festival will take place from March 13-20. read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat -- Jermaine Wade, former CARICOM Youth Ambassador (now Parliamentary Secretary of Youth Affairs, Community Services and Sports in Montserrat), told the Special Meeting of the CARICOM Council for Human and Social Development that politicians must do more. read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat -- Montserrat's Chief Minister Reuben Meade says he will champion the cause of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) on a regional level. Speaking to Bernadette Lewis, Head of the CTU who visited the island this week to look at plans for hosting the ICT Roadshow in Montserrat... read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat -- The government of Montserrat through its Public Service Reform Programme has introduced the Performance Management System and this week began training selected members of government departments to train and assist in the transformation of the service to performance oriented. read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat -- Montserrat is scheduled to host the seventh leg of the ICT Roadshow (April 21 to 23, 2010). Minister of Communications & Works Charles Kirnon commended the Caribbean Telecommunications Union on their initiative to bring awareness to the use of information communications technology. read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat (GIU) -- Representatives of Britain's Department for International Development (DFID) are on island this week meeting with heads of departments and the core management team of the Government of Montserrat (GOM) on the 2010-2011 budget and other policy matters. read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat -- More than 20 of Montserrat’s Musical Maestros are coming together to raise funds for Haiti. On Saturday 30th January, the Montserrat Cultural Centre will be the venue for the family day and evening of entertainment from 3pm until midnight, the funds raised from which will go to aid the victims... read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat -- With the increased activity by the Soufriere Hills Volcano on the island of Montserrat, now is the time for thrill-seekers and adventure enthusiasts to travel to the destination to get a first-hand look at this geological phenomenon. All businesses and ports are open and operating normally. read more...

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ST JOHN’S, Montserrat -- Radio Montserrat (ZJB) hosted a well publicized call-in Radio-thon last evening, which raised more than EC$50,000 (US$18,000) for the people of Haiti. The media here and the Montserrat public have really taken the terrible situation on board, and the response was overwhelming. read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat (GIU) -- The island of Montserrat is no stranger to tragedy or emergencies but even Chief Minister Reuben Meade says the present devastation in Haiti makes dealing with an active volcano seem tantamount to dealing with a baby. The chief minister encouraged nationals to lend a hand. read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat (GIU) -- Montserrat is poised to support the regional response effort being coordinated by the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) says Regional Affairs Director, Claude Hogan. Haiti became a member of CDEMA in September 2009. read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat (GIU) -- Scientists at the Montserrat Volcano Observatory (MVO) confirmed there was a large pyroclastic flow forming event occurred at Soufriere Hills volcano on Friday afternoon around 2:49pm. The island came to a temporary standstill as everyone took in the sight of the massive ash cloud. read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat (GIU) -- Clean up crews continue to work to clear the ash from the roads, drains and communal areas in the areas of Friths, Salem and Olveston in Montserrat. These areas received significant ash fall over the Christmas holidays. The clean up effort is being funded by the government. read more...

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CHESTER, England -- The government of Monserrat has awarded a commission to develop a design masterplan for the island's brand new capital to Environmental Associates (EA), based in Chester, England, the Chester Chronicle has reported. The contract represents “a Caribbean hat-trick” for the design practice. read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat (GIU) -- Montserrat's Chief Minister Reuben Meade on Tuesday signed an Eight-Point Stabilization and Growth Programme, which was developed in an effort to respond to the global financial and economic crisis. The growth plan is presently being circulated among all OECS member states. read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat -- Pending internal approval, Montserrat will only be observing next week’s historic signing of the OECS Economic Union Treaty. The signing on December 29, 2009 will take place in the St Kitts capital, venue of the signing of the Treaty of Basseterre on June 18, 1981. read more...

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PHILIPSBURG, St Maarten -- Windward Islands Airways (WINAIR) has advised the traveling public that the company’s flight schedule was severely affected from Sunday afternoon as a direct result of heavy volcanic ash emanating from the island of Montserrat. The airline recalled its aircraft to St Maarten. read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat -- The National Disaster Preparedness and Response Advisory Committee (NDPRAC) on Thursday, raised the alert level to four after an increase in activity at the Soufriere Hills Volcano. The Montserrat Volcano Observatory is no longer able to give residents of ZONE B sufficient... read more...

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PHILIPSBURG, St Maarten -- Windward Islands Airways (Winair) has responded to what it describes as “serious, malicious, damaging and deliberately orchestrated rumours geared at discrediting the airline.” The airline, through its managing director, Edwin Hodge, said that the public should be aware of false rumours. read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat -- There are now 21 confirmed cases of the H1N1 flu virus on Montserrat, says the Ministry of Health. Since the first case was reported in November, health care centres and the Glendon Hospital have seen a steady increase in the number of people, especially children exhibiting mild symptoms. read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat -- Montserrat's Chief Minister Reuben Meade and Britain's Foreign and Commonwealth Office Minister for the Overseas Territories, Chris Bryant, have signed a double taxation arrangement, which will remove Montserrat from the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development gray list. read more...

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LONDON, England -- Minister responsible for the Overseas Territories, Chris Bryant, on Monday met elected leaders from five British Overseas Territories (OTs) in the Caribbean who are in London for the annual Overseas Territories Consultative Council (OTCC) on 8 and 9 December. read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat -- Antiguan-runner Neville Nicholls can now boast of being the winner of the first ever Montserrat Volcano Half Marathon, which was held on the morning of December 5, 2009. Fourteen brave runners from Antigua, Canada, Guadeloupe, Montserrat and the UK, braved the elements. read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat -- A push to revive the National Youth Council has begun, following last Friday’s consultation on the draft report from the CARICOM Commission on Youth Development (CCYD). It is hoped churches and other community organizations will join the youth leaders and revive the council. read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat -- Safeguarding our children, deportees and the 1999 White Paper are just a few of the key issues that Chief Minister Reuben Meade and the Montserrat delegation will be handling when they travel to the United Kingdom for the annual meetings of the Overseas Territories next week. read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat -- The Montserrat Ministry of Communications, Works & Labour has released the following information on the new ferry operations from Antigua, which commence on Wednesday, December 2. “Passengers wishing to use the ferry Service should contact the local Handling Agent... read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat -- Former chief ministers John A Osborne, David S Brandt and former speaker of the legislator Joseph Meade were honoured on Wednesday evening for their years of service to Montserrat as members of the legislative council. The Montserrat Cultural Centre was the venue. read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat -- Montserrat’s Ministry of Health announced on Tuesday that they have identified the first case of H1N1 Flu at the Glendon Hospital in St Johns. A statement from the department said that on Monday, November 22, a 13-year-old boy was successfully treated by health care professionals. read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat -- Youth policy makers and youth workers will meet in Montserrat on Friday to discuss the draft report from the CARICOM Commission on Youth Development (CCYD). The discussions will be facilitated by Patricia McPherson of the CARICOM Secretariat (CARISEC). read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat -- The Montserrat Tourist Board has announced the return of permanent ferry service between Antigua and Montserrat beginning on Wednesday, December 2, 2009. Operated by Anguilla-based MV Deluxe, the initial schedule will offer roundtrip service on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat -- The increase in ash falling in inhabited areas is to be blamed for the recent power outages, says Peter White, Managing Director of Montserrat Utilities Ltd. In the past week, residents have been frustrated by the unscheduled interruptions in the power supply. read more...

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THE VALLEY, Anguilla -- Montserrat will not have to negotiate its place in the establishment of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Economic Union Treaty says Chief Minister Reuben Meade. The OECS Economic Treaty is intended to further cement the integration of the member states. read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat  -Judge Ianthea Leigertwood-Octave, has denied a petition by Bennette Roach to challenge the election of Chief Minister Reuben Meade. During a teleconference from Antigua, the High Court judge stated that she could not go against the mandatory law. read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat -- FlyMontserrat has announced the launch of its first scheduled flight service between Montserrat and Antigua. The government of Montserrat has approved the service, which offers one return flight per day from 1st to 15th December 2009, and thereafter two return flights every day. read more...

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BRADES, Montserrat -- The Montserrat Tourist Board has proclaimed the 15th Annual Montserrat Open Fishing Tournament a success. Held on October 31, 2009, the event drew the participation of 27 fishermen on eight boats, including five boats from the neighbouring island of Nevis. read more...

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SALEM, Montserrat -- This weekend a most exciting Literary Festival is planned, spearheaded by the Open Campus of the University of the West Indies here in Montserrat. The Alliouagana Festival of the Word, running from Thursday 12th to Sunday 15th November, will feature a host of distinguished Caribbean authors. read more...

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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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