MCC and Medical School in the US sign joint cooperation agreement
The Montserrat Community College and Vanguard University School of Medicine in the United States have signed a joint cooperation agreement to begin a series of programmes on island.
Childhood obesity an emerging problem in Montserrat
BRADES, Montserrat – Childhood obesity and overweight is an emerging problem in Montserrat says the Ministry of Health and a screening programme has begun to decrease the disease burden among youth.
MCC and Medical School in the US sign joint cooperation agreement
The Montserrat Community College and Vanguard University School of Medicine in the United States have signed a joint cooperation agreement to begin a series of programmes on island. Read more
Childhood obesity an emerging problem in Montserrat
BRADES, Montserrat – Childhood obesity and overweight is an emerging problem in Montserrat says the Ministry of Health and a screening programme has begun to decrease the disease burden among youth. Read more
Police officer charged with assault after investigation
BRADES, Montserrat (February 6, 2012) – A member of the Royal Montserrat Police Service (RMPS) has been charged with assault and several other offences following a three-week investigation by visiting officers from the Cayman Island and Bermuda police forces. Read more
More civil servants complete 360 Leadership Circle Workshop
LITTLE BAY, Montserrat – A second group of senior civil servants wrapped up the first phase of training in the 360 Leadership Circle Workshop last Friday at the Montserrat Cultural Centre.
The programme takes senior civil servants from the directors level and higher through a series of evaluations, personal coaching and group sessions to look at how they can become more effective leaders within the government. Read more
First Draft of Montserrat’s ICT Plan reviewed
BRADES, Montserrat – The first draft of Montserrat’s ICT plan was reviewed last week by members of the national committee and the consulting team from the Caribbean Telecommunications Union.
Led by Nigel Cassimir, CTU’s Telecommunications’ Specialist, the three-person team discussed with the local committee the elements comprised in the plan which was developed after extensive meetings with stakeholders and shaped to support the island’s Sustainable Development Plan. Read more
Montserrat police encourage vigilance after another woman is sexually assaulted
BRADES, Montserrat –The Royal Montserrat Police Service (RMPS) is asking the public to be vigilant, after a woman was sexually assaulted in the early mornings of Saturday, January 28, 2012.
Deputy Commissioner of Police Paul Morris said “we are concerned about the increase of sexual assaults that have taken place over the past number of months. During the early hours of Saturday a woman was raped in Davy Hill and the level of violence used during this and other attacks is a serious cause for concern.” Read more
Governor and Deputy Gov. meeting with senior civil servants on performance
BRADES, Montserrat – His Excellency the Governor Adrian Davis and Deputy Governor Sarita Francis have begun a series of meetings with senior civil servants in all ministries and departments.
Governor Davis announced at his monthly press briefing today that three sessions have already been held, with nine more planned to take place over the coming weeks. He said the purpose of the meetings was to discuss performance management and various principles which can lead to a more effective civil service. Read more
Earl of Wessex to visit Montserrat in March
BRADES, Montserrat – His Excellency the Governor, Mr Adrian Davis is pleased to announce that Montserrat is to host a Royal visit during March of this year as part of the celebrations for Her Majesty The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
The Prince and Princess Edward (the Earl and Countess of Wessex) will visit Montserrat on Friday 2 March 2012 and will arrive and depart by sea. Read more
OCT Leaders Conclude Ministerial Conference
Premier, Hon. Reuben T. Meade is the outgoing chairman of the OCTA.
BRUSSELS, Belgium – The leaders of the Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs) have concluded their annual Overseas Countries and Territories Association (OCTA) Ministerial Conference in preparation for the 10th OCT-EU Forum on 24 January 2012. OCTA Chairman, the Honourable Premier Reuben Meade of Montserrat, chaired the meeting which focused on the European Union’s (EUs) revision of the 2011 Overseas Association Decision (OAD).
During the programme, OCT Leaders heard presentations from experts on OCT relations, environment and trade; and also shared their own perspectives on future relations with the EU. The meeting concluded with the leaders agreeing to common positions for talks with the EU Commission (Commission) and the signing of a Political Declaration. The declaration call on the EU to, among other things: Read more
