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Premier Meade Represents Montserrat at High-Level Diplomatic Visit to Saint Lucia
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July 1, 2025
Premier Reuben T. Meade is in Saint Lucia this week following a special invitation from the Government of Saint Lucia to participate in a high-level diplomatic visit by His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President of the Federal Republic of...
Dignitaries Gather for Montserrat’s 30th Anniversary Thanksgiving Service
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June 30, 2025
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...
Police Begin Removal of Abandoned Vehicles Across Montserrat
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June 27, 2025
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...
Tinubu Proposes Visa Waivers As Nigeria, Saint Lucia Establish Diplomatic Ties
African Examiner
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July 1, 2025
Posted by African Examiner Latest Headlines, News Across Nigeria Tuesday, July 1st, 2025 (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has proposed visa waivers for holders of diplomatic and official passports from the Organisation of Eastern...
Caribbean ‘running behind’ in achieving Sustainable Dev't Goals by 2030
Virgin Islands News Online
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- UN ECLAC & Associate Members collaborating on SDGs acceleration PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad & Tobago- It has been acknowledged that the Caribbean’s progress in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, was running behind, and that...
Paris parks open overnight as cool refuges due to extreme heat
The Times
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Paris announced that it would keep its parks open overnight on Tuesday for people to cool off as the city was placed on red alert due to extreme heat. More than a dozen departments were given the highest warning rating as France sweltered in...
Large Crowd Attends Campaign Kickoff Reception for Katy Rogers
Everett Independent - Massachusetts
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July 1, 2025
A large crowd of more than 100 supporters and friends attended a campaign kickoff re-election reception for Councilor-at-Large Katy Rogers on June 18 at 8/10 Bar & Grille in Everett. City Council President Stephanie Martins, one of several local...
Barcelona investigates street sweeper’s death as Spain trapped in heatwave
The Independent
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July 1, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
House of Commons Reception Marks 30 Years of Montserrat’s Volcanic Resilience
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June 24, 2025
An evening reception at the House of Commons on Monday brought together members of the Montserratian diaspora, UK parliamentarians, and supporters to mark 30 years since the start of volcanic activity at Soufrière Hills. The occasion was filled...
Delegates to Converge on Montserrat for SHV30 Volcanology Conference
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June 23, 2025
An international roster of scientists, artists, emergency responders, students and community leaders will gather in Montserrat from July 14 to 18, 2025, for the Soufrière Hills Volcano International Conference (SHV30). The event, marking three...
Tinubu makes new proposal for OECS official passport holders
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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June 30, 2025
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu formally announced on Monday the establishment of diplomatic relations with Saint Lucia, describing it as a “symbolic bridge that will provide a gateway in fostering closer ties between us.” President Tinubu said this...
Dr. Barnes Brings Montserrat’s Buried History to International Stage
Radio Montserrat
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Montserrat will be in the spotlight during a talk hosted by the Commonwealth Heritage Forum on Wednesday. The compelling series explores the built heritage across the Commonwealth that has been abandoned or lost due to war, natural disasters,...
Barcelona investigates street sweeper's death as Spain swelters in heatwave
Yahoo News
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BARCELONA (Reuters) -Spanish authorities are investigating whether a street sweeper's death over the weekend in Barcelona was caused by an intense heatwave gripping the country and region, the city council said late on Monday. The woman, who had...
Montserrat Youth Contribute to UNICEF Mental Health Workbook
Radio Montserrat
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Three of Montserrat’s young voices have shared how a recently published UNICEF activity book will help young people navigate the intertwined challenges of climate change and mental health. Nianna St. Claire, Sandrae Thomas and Narissa...
Montserrat represented at 2025 Global Gender Summit
Radio Montserrat
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Montserrat was represented at the 2025 Global Gender Summit held from the 21st to 23rd of May, 2025. Miss Alverna Weekes, Budget Director within the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management, Mrs. Camille Thomas-Gerald, Permanent Secretary...
Montserrat Joins in Observance of UK Overseas Territories Day
Radio Montserrat
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Montserrat joined other regions Monday in observing UK Overseas Territories Day. UK Overseas Territories Day is set aside on every first Monday in June to recognize and celebrate the unique identities and shared goals of the United Kingdom’s...
Montserrat Tourism Authority Invites Design Proposals for "I LOVE MONTSERRAT" Sign
Radio Montserrat
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The Montserrat Tourism Authority (MTA) is inviting proposals from creative designers and artists to develop and produce a visually engaging, Instagram-ready sign featuring the phrase "I LOVE MONTSERRAT". This sign will serve as a prominent...
Tinubu: Nigeria open to visa waiver for diplomats, government officials from Eastern Carribean states
The Cable
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June 30, 2025
President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria is open to exploring a visa waiver arrangement for holders of diplomatic and official passports from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS). The OECS comprises Antigua and Barbuda, the Commonwealth...
Montserrat Representatives Participate in UNICEF Mental Health Awareness Activity Book
Radio Montserrat
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Sandrae Thomas. The other representatives include Narissa Farrell-Bramble and Nianna St Claire, who were also able to contribute to the book. Young Caribbean Minds includes interactive activities such as coloring pages and exercises that help...
Monty’s Ambassadors Mark World Environment Day with Fun and Learning
Radio Montserrat
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In celebration of World Environment Day, observed last Thursday, the Montserrat National Trust’s Monty's Ambassadors hosted a vibrant and educational Bird-watching and Fun Day Activity on Sunday. The event was designed to foster a deeper...