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Data is the New Currency. Can Caribbean Tourism Cash In?
Once, it was land. Then it was oil. Now, it’s data. In the past decade, platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok have changed how we consume media, discover destinations, and even decide where to eat. But while content creators have carved...

Montserrat Leaders Attend OECS Assembly Focused on Regional Unity
Meantime, Mr. Osborne will taking part in the 77th meeting of the OECS Authority. The meeting on June 18 will focus on critical issues such as free movement and the legislative measures needed for its effective implementation, along with examining...

Caribbean Labour Market Report Highlights Persistent Gender and Youth Gaps – Montserrat Urged to Strengthen Legal Protections
A new regional labour market study published by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has shed light on persistent inequalities across gender and age lines in the Caribbean workforce and Montserrat is one of the member states lacking critical legal...

30Th Anniversary Of Montserrat’S Soufrière Hills Volcano Eruption To Be Marked With Special Commemorative Service In Westminster
On Sunday 29 June, a special service to mark the 30th anniversary of the eruption of the Soufrière Hills Volcano on the Caribbean island of Montserrat will be held at Methodist Central Hall, Westminster. Guests invited to the service include...

Former Speaker Condemns Decision to Abandon Montserrat Parliament Building Plans
Former Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, Charlena White, has issued a scathing public statement condemning the government’s decision to redirect funds earmarked for Montserrat’s first dedicated Parliament building, calling the move “a step...

Montserrat CSME Ambassador Shares Contributions at Recent CARICOM Training
Newly appointed CSME ambassador, Enver Browne has shared his contributions at the recent CARICOM Young Professionals Program Training in Guyana. The program aims to engage CARICOM youth in the work of the Caribbean Singe Market and Economy (CSME)...

King Felipe VI's visit shakes up Montserrat
BarcelonaKing Felipe VI's upcoming visit to Montserrat on the eve of Saint John's Day has caused a stir among Catalan Catholic circles. After days of mystery and uncertainty about the details of his visit, or even whether it would actually take...

ECCU countries to debate new banking legislation
ST GEORGE’S (CMC): The Grenada Parliament will debate next week legislation that will provide for administrative fines of EC$10,000 (EC $1=US$0.37 cents) for financial institutions that violate a code or codes of conduct under the new legislation....

Housing Repairs Prioritised for Montserrat’s Most Vulnerable
The Ministry of Agriculture and Housing is focusing on critical home repairs for Montserrat’s most vulnerable residents, starting this year. Speaking at a community meeting in Lookout on June 5, Minister John Osborne acknowledged long-standing...

More than 120 spring graduates receive Latin honors
Luther College announced that 268 students graduated in the spring of 2025. They were honored at the 2025 Commencement ceremony on May 25. Of the graduating class, 124 received Latin honors across a variety of majors and 18% were first-generation...

Noche UFC continues to fill with new flyweight addition
Noche UFC is filling out quickly and it's no surprise there's already plenty of Mexican talent. Flyweight Jesus Aguilar will join his countrymen on the Sept. 13 event at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, as he battles Luis Gurule in a three-round...

19-year-old UFC fighter set to make history with September debut
UFC history will be made when one fighter steps into the Octagon for her promotional debut on September 13. Taking place at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, TX, the third edition of Noche UFC is headlined by a featherweight clash that pits...

Alice Pereira will become youngest female UFC fighter in octagon debut
Alice Pereira will become the youngest female fighter to compete inside the UFC octagon when she makes her promotional debut at the Noche UFC event Sept. 13 at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. “Golden Girl” Pereira, who is 5-0 as a...

Ainsworth may have to cut before he adds at Gillingham
Gillingham boss Gareth Ainsworth hopes to have at least one more new face in the squad before the League 2 season gets under way. Ainsworth’s made two new signings so far this summer, with strikers Sam Vokes and Seb Palmer-Houlden joining, but...
Mallorca events: What's On from Friday, 11 to Thursday, 17 July
Over the next week in Mallorca, vibrant fiestas span towns like Binissalem, Cala Bona, Campanet, and Puerto Andratx. Expect local traditions including flotillas, correfocs (fire runs), live music, folk dancing, and fireworks. Highlights include...

'Golden Girl' set to debut as youngest female in UFC history
Alice Pereira will make history the moment she makes her UFC debut. A little more than six months after Mick Maynard called her on FaceTime to offer a contract, Pereira (5-0 MMA, 0-0 UFC) has signed to fight Montserrat Rendon (6-1 MMA, 1-1 UFC) at...

This iconic guitar appeared on the cover of one of the most successful albums ever – but what’s the story behind it?
(Image credit: Future)The brand new issue of Classic Rock magazine features Dire Straits on the cover. We look back on the story behind their mega-successful 1985 album Brothers In Arms, featuring brand new interviews with guitarist/singer Mark...

Youngest Female In UFC History Debut Is Set
“Golden Girl” has her debut set. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) newcomer Alice Pereira will face Montserrat Rendon in her promotional debut on Sat., September 13, 2025, at Noche UFC 3 inside Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. At 19...

KVNF's Top Spin: Eric Hilton
Eric Hilton Midnight Ragas (Montserrat House) Genres: Electronic, Downtempo, Dub, Ambient, World Eric Hilton, best known as one half of the duo Thievery Corporation, takes a deeply meditative turn on Midnight Ragas. The album is steeped in Indian...

A Journey Through Time: Discovering Hidden Barcelona with Barcelona Dreaming
by Fara Sax On a recent adventure to Barcelona, I set out to experience more than the postcard-perfect sights. I wanted to understand the soul of the city—the layers of history tucked behind its grand façades and cobblestone alleys. That’s how I...