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‘From Canvas to Legacy’ Exhibition Celebrates Montserrat’s Parliamentary Journey Through Art
The Legislative Department of Montserrat today hosted a vibrant and visually rich exhibition at the Montserrat Cultural Centre, honouring the island’s parliamentary heritage under the theme “From Canvas to Legacy: Celebrating Parliament Through...

Opposition Motion for Increased Support to Vulnerable Rejected in Montserrat Parliament
A resolution brought forward by Opposition Member Donaldson Romeo calling for urgent discussions on increasing support for Montserrat’s vulnerable, pensioners, and working poor was voted down by a majority in the Legislative Assembly during the...
U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, May 2025
Explanatory Notes Goods (Census basis) Data for goods on a Census basis are compiled from the documents collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and reflect the movement of goods between foreign countries and the 50 states, the...

Rowley was not detained, he was treated with ‘full respect’, PM Browne says
- Advertisement - By Latrishka Thomas Prime Minister Gaston Browne has clarified that information in Antigua’s immigration system that led to additional questioning of former Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Keith Rowley did not originate from...

Ministry Deepens Engagement with Faith-Based Community, Advances Ecclesiastical Affairs
Minister of Ecclesiastical Affairs Veronica Dorsette-Hector says the Government of Montserrat remains committed to working hand-in-hand with churches and other faith-based organisations to promote national unity, community resilience, and...

Supplementary Appropriation Bill Passed to Facilitate Ongoing Government Projects
The Legislative Assembly on Monday passed the Supplementary Appropriation Bill No. 6 of 2025, sanctioning an additional $849,000 XCD in funding for various development projects across Montserrat. The session was held at the Montserrat Cultural...

Loewe Foundation and Studio Voltaire name seven artists for 2025 residency award.
London-based project space Studio Voltaire and the Loewe Foundation have announced the seven recipients of the third edition of their joint award. The 2025 winners are Lulu Bennett, Chaney Diao, Jesse Glazzard, Taey Iohe, michael., Shenece Oretha,...

OECS signs agreement for regional shore power system
CASTRIES, St Lucia (CMC) – The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) says it signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with three prominent partners as the sub-regional grouping moves toward advancing sustainable development,...

Charted: Average Income by Global Region, Over 200 Years
Mapped: High, Middle, and Low Income Countries in 2025 This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways There are...
Browne: INTERPOL Alert on Keith Rowley Did Not Originate from Antigua
Browne: INTERPOL Alert on Keith Rowley Did Not Originate from Antigua Prime Minister Gaston Browne has clarified that the alert which prompted immigration checks on former Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley during a stopover in...

Formerly enslaved African helped to abolish slavery Part 1 – His early life
The following is the first in a three-part series on the life of Olaudah Equiano, a former enslaved African who was credited with helping in the abolition of slavery. THERE WERE many reasons why slavery was abolished at the time it did. White...
Antigua PM: Info to flag Rowley did not originate in St John’s
Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne said yesterday that the information which led immigration officers to make “further inquiries” of former T&T prime minister Dr Keith Rowley did not originate in St John’s....

Info that caused ‘further inquiries’ on Rowley didn’t come from Antigua — PM Browne
By Kenton X. Chance ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada (CMC) – Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister, Gaston Browne, Monday said that the information that resulted in immigration officers making “further inquiries” of former Trinidad and Tobago prime minister,...

Mapped: Global Income Level Classification, by Country
See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Mapped: High, Middle, and Low Income Countries in 2025 This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible...

Delegation for 7.25.25: Foreign aid — Stanley Cup — sharks — dogs — drowning
Foreign aid funding Before the House finished up its business and broke early for August recess, Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart led the markup for the House National Security, Department of State and Related Programs Appropriations Subcommittee. The...
Childhood chow: What did you eat?
Dave Shoemaker Contributing columnist As kids, we all had our favorite foods, right? No matter the age, we all have memories of eating certain things we loved when we were little ‘uns. Seems like ramen noodles are sort of a staple these days, but...

PRIME 5 Returns This Saturday and Sunday
This weekend, the Montserrat Cultural Centre will come alive with the sights, sounds, and scents of the island’s finest entrepreneurs as the Produced in Montserrat Expo (PRIME) celebrates its fifth anniversary under the theme “Connect, Expand,...

Noche UFC headlined by highly anticipated featherweight clash
Noche UFC 3 Las Vegas – UFC returns to Frost Bank Center in San Antonio to celebrate Mexican Independence Day with a highly anticipated featherweight clash between No. 3 ranked contender Diego Lopes and No. 10 Jean Silva. Also on the card, No. 2...

Why Do Cyclists Shave Their Legs?
Cyclists compete in the men's Sierra de Montserrat Circuit Race in California in 2014. Credit: Paul Higley, Shutterstock Watch any pro cycling race and you’ll see it: cyclists with smooth, shaved legs. It’s one of the sport’s most visible habits....

Coordination key to tackling rise in livestock diseases, says WOAH
Surveillance, early warning systems and cross-border cooperation are essential to combat climate change, trade and pathogens adaptation that are driving a rise in animal diseases in Europe, says Montserrat Arroyo, Deputy Director General of the...