Montserrat in the spotlight: Lonely Planet has named Montserrat among its 50 Best Places and Experiences for 2027, calling it a “volcano-carved hideaway” with emerald peaks and black-sand beaches; the pick has since spread via CNN and international affiliates. Tourism training: The Montserrat Tourism Authority certified 45 tour guides and taxi operators for the 2026 cruise season, with training in storytelling, visitor engagement, safety, and VHF radio procedures. Health & community planning: A diaspora-led initiative is targeting US$6 million for Phase One of a new private healthcare system for Montserrat, with mobile units and lab services proposed first, while key financial and regulatory details are still pending. Culture & heritage: A Montserrat Connection CIC founder reflects on how Saturday market life shaped her sense of culture—and how that spirit is being carried into a Montserrat Christmas Market in London. EU politics with a gender lens: In Armenia, EPP figures including Dolores Montserrat discussed European aspirations and reforms, including women’s participation in party politics. EU rail safety update: A European Parliament delegation in Greece praised progress after the 2023 Tempi disaster but flagged slow reform and incomplete safety system rollouts.
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Montserrat Tourism: 45 people have completed the Montserrat Tourism Authority’s 2026 Tour Guide and Taxi Operator Certification Training, covering guiding, visitor engagement, island history, storytelling, customer service, first aid, VHF radio use and tour safety—plus a practical route exercise from Little Bay to St George’s Hill and Plymouth. Global Travel Spotlight: Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2027 list has put Montserrat on the map as a “volcano-carved hideaway,” with CNN helping widen the reach of the island’s inclusion. Healthcare Planning: A diaspora-led initiative is targeting US$6 million for Phase One of a proposed new private healthcare system for Montserrat, with mobile units, lab services and rotating specialists planned first—while organisers say key financial and regulatory details are still to be made public. Culture & Community: Queens Together partnered with Astoria’s Jamaican fusion deli Notable to “Feed a Veteran,” delivering culturally tailored meals for at least six months to a 96-year-old Korean War veteran in Springfield Gardens. Food & Inequality Watch: A Lancet Commission warns that housing and access gaps left many people unable to follow basic COVID protections, and those inequalities could shape future pandemic death tolls.
Montserrat in the spotlight: Lonely Planet has named Montserrat among its “Best in Travel 2027” picks, calling it a “volcano-carved hideaway” with emerald peaks, black-sand beaches, and stories worth discovering; the feature has also been amplified internationally, including through CNN coverage. Tourism skills for the cruise season: The Montserrat Tourism Authority trained 45 people in its 2026 Tour Guide and Taxi Operator Certification (Sept 7–19), covering storytelling, visitor engagement, safety, first aid, and practical guiding routes across Plymouth, St George’s Hill, and the volcanic landscape. Health and community planning: A diaspora-led initiative outlined a proposed Montserrat private healthcare system with a US$6 million target for Phase One, including mobile medical units and lab services, while noting key financial and regulatory details still need to be made public. Culture through everyday life: Montserrat Connection CIC founder Keima Allen reflects on market-day memories and how community traditions can be carried forward—right up to a Montserrat Christmas Market in London. Global context on inequality: A Lancet Commission warns that housing and access gaps during COVID-19 could shape future pandemic death tolls, especially for migrants, the homeless, and people with disabilities.
Montserrat Tourism & Skills: Forty-five people completed the Montserrat Tourism Authority’s 2026 Tour Guide and Taxi Operator Certification Training, learning guiding, storytelling, safety, and visitor engagement across Plymouth, St George’s Hill, and the volcanic landscape. Lonely Planet Spotlight: Montserrat landed on Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2027 list, with CNN amplifying the pick and calling it a “volcano-carved hideaway” with emerald peaks, black-sand beaches, and award-winning dining. Travel Media Buzz: Antor’s 2026 Travel Media Awards in London honoured top travel outlets and writers, underscoring how destination storytelling is shaping what people book next. Food & Community Care: Queens Together teamed up with Astoria’s Notable to deliver culturally tailored meals for at least six months to a 96-year-old Korean War veteran in Springfield Gardens, aiming for “connection,” not just calories. Healthcare Planning: A diaspora-led Montserrat healthcare initiative outlined a US$6 million target for Phase One, with mobile units and lab services, while noting key financial and regulatory details are still to be released.
Tourism & Heritage: Lonely Planet has named the 62-mile St Cuthbert’s Way walk in Northumberland as one of its top 2027 travel experiences, spotlighting a slow, faith-linked route from Melrose to Holy Island—alongside a wider list that also includes Montserrat. Culture & Food on Screen: Catalonia’s government says the TV series “Gènesi” is boosting the international profile of Catalan cuisine, with episodes set across regions including Montserrat, and featuring chefs and Ferran Adrià. Local Health & Community: A diaspora-led initiative is targeting US$6 million for Phase One of a proposed new private healthcare system for Montserrat, with mobile units and lab services planned first—while key financial and regulatory details are still to be published. Montserrat in the Diaspora: Keima Allen recalls Montserrat’s Saturday market culture and how it inspired a Montserrat Christmas Market in London. Music Spotlight: Latin Grammy nominations are led by producer Edgar Barrera with 13 nods, while Karol G and Rosalía each earned seven. Sports & Pride: Team Paraguay hit 20 medals at the South American Games after new golds in rowing and golf.
Montserrat & Food Culture: The Generalitat spotlighted the Catalan cuisine series “Gènesi,” co-produced with 3Cat, saying it “projects Catalan cuisine to the world” and includes Montserrat landscapes plus chef characters and Ferran Adrià. Diaspora Healthcare: A diaspora-led Montserrat healthcare proposal is targeting US$6 million for Phase One, with mobile units, labs and rotating specialists planned for as early as February 2027—though key financial and regulatory details are still not public. Community & Tradition: Montserrat Connection founder Keima Allen reflects on Saturday market culture in Montserrat and how that spirit is being carried into a Montserrat Christmas Market in London. Sports & Pride: Team Paraguay hit 20 medals at the South American Games, adding golds in rowing and golf. Arts & Learning: A Q&A with St. Edward’s University’s interim president Matthew Shank focuses on campus traditions and student connection during a leadership transition. Travel Inspiration: Lonely Planet released its “Best in Travel 2027” list, while Tripadvisor unveiled new food-experience categories for its 2026 Travelers’ Choice Awards.
Community Health & Diaspora Ambition: A diaspora-led plan for a new private healthcare system in Montserrat targets US$6 million for Phase One, aiming for mobile units, labs and visiting specialists by February 2027, though organisers say key financial and regulatory details are still not public. Sports & Local Pride: LeTourneau’s Sophie Pyle led the women’s cross-country team to a fifth-place finish in Arkansas, with all seven runners posting personal records, while the men’s team finished second at the same invitational. Montserrat Culture in Motion: Keima Allen reflects on Saturday market life in Montserrat and how that community spirit is being carried into a Montserrat Christmas Market in London. Church Leadership & Gender: A Vatican update highlights women taking top roles, including the first woman to head a Vatican dicastery and a woman leading Vatican City’s executive government. Food & Travel Inspiration: Tripadvisor’s 2026 awards spotlight food tours and restaurants worldwide, with new categories like “Viral Right Now.” Arts & Music Spotlight: Latin Grammy nominations are led by Edgar Barrera with 13 nods, with major contenders including Karol G and Rosalía. Centenarian Spotlight: Montserrat’s Peter Cabey marks 100 with a simple message: “Never hold malice against anyone.”
Montserrat Healthcare: A diaspora-led push to build a new private healthcare system in Montserrat is targeting US$6 million for Phase One, with organisers aiming to start as early as February 2027. The plan, shared online by Friends of Montserrat Care, begins with mobile medical units, lab services and visiting specialists, while a longer-term vision includes a large academic medical centre tied to a 55+ residential development, plus medical tourism and education. Organisers stressed that key financial, legal, operational and regulatory details are still not public and depend on fundraising, approvals and community consultation. Montserrat Community & Culture: Keima Allen of Montserrat Connection CIC reflects on Saturday market life in Montserrat—and how that community spirit is being carried into a Montserrat Christmas Market in London. Local Milestone: Montserrat cricket and community figure Peter Cabey marked his 100th birthday with a simple message: “Never hold malice against anyone.”
Montserrat & Education: Henry Volney, born in Montserrat and now remembered through a reflective piece, links Black Power, schooling and the long work of building Caribbean institutions. Local Community & Culture: Keima Allen shares memories of Montserrat’s Saturday market and how that community spirit lives on in the Christmas Market in London. Local Heritage & Sports: Peter Cabey marks his 100th birthday with a simple message—“Never hold malice against anyone”—alongside a life of service in Montserrat, from cricket to music and farming. Caribbean Tourism: CTO names Beverley Wilson deputy director of research, aiming to strengthen tourism statistics and decision-making across member countries. Faith & Leadership (Global, with cultural resonance): Vatican appointments put women into top roles, including a first-ever woman heading a Vatican dicastery. Arts & Music (Global): Latin Grammy nominations lead with Edgar Barrera, with Karol G and Rosalía among the top contenders. Food & Travel (Global): Tripadvisor expands its 2026 Travelers’ Choice Awards with new food-experience categories like Food Tours and Cooking Classes.
Northern Ireland Courts Round-Up: A man pleaded guilty to a stabbing outside a Belfast school, while another case heard how a loyalist feud in Newtownards left a woman “emotionally and financially wrecked,” and a stalking defendant was granted bail to attend martial arts classes. Women in Church Leadership: Pope Francis’ appointments mark a shift in the Holy See, with women taking top roles including the first woman to head a Vatican dicastery. Montserrat Community & Culture: Keima Allen of Montserrat Connection CIC reflects on Saturday market life at home and bringing that spirit to a Montserrat Christmas Market in London. Sports & National Pride: Team Paraguay hit 20 medals in the South American Games after gold wins in rowing and golf. Latin Music Spotlight: Edgar Barrera leads the Latin Grammy nominations with 13 nods, with Karol G and Rosalía among the major contenders. Tourism & Food Culture: Tripadvisor’s 2026 Travelers’ Choice Awards expand beyond restaurants to include food tours, cooking classes, wine & beer tours, and “Viral Right Now.” Centenarian Milestone: Montserrat’s Peter Cabey marks 100 with a message of forgiveness and faith.
Montserrat Arts & Careers: Stedroy Cabey Duberry Jr has been appointed Cultural Development Manager at the Montserrat Arts Council, effective Sept 1, 2026—bringing West End and UK screen experience back home to help grow local arts and heritage. Church Leadership: Pope Francis’ recent Vatican moves put women into top roles, including Sister Simona Brambilla as the first woman to head a Vatican dicastery and Sister Raffaella Petrini leading Vatican City’s executive government. Community & Culture: A Montserrat Connection founder reflects on how Saturday market trips shaped identity—and how that same community spirit is carried into a Christmas Market in London. Sports Spotlight: Team Paraguay hit 20 medals at the Santa Fe 2026 South American Games after new golds in rowing and golf. Arts Across the Region: Guyana announced CARIFESTA XVI will return in 2027 (Oct 8–17), aiming to spotlight Caribbean art, music, dance, theatre, and literature. Film & Education: Mexican director Lila Avilés wrapped “Cábula,” a story about a teacher defending students’ creativity against elites who try to exploit local customs.
Montserrat Connection CIC & London Christmas Market: Keima Allen recalls Saturday market mornings in Montserrat as more than shopping—community, culture, and intergenerational learning—then brings that same spirit to a Christmas Market in London. Montserrat Arts & Careers: Stedroy Duberry Jr returns home to become Cultural Development Manager at the Montserrat Arts Council, aiming to apply UK theatre and TV experience to grow local arts and heritage. Centenarian Reflection: Montserrat’s Peter Cabey marks 100 with a simple message: no malice, no revenge, and faith-backed discipline—plus a life shaped by cricket, craft, and resilience. Caribbean Culture Calendar: Guyana confirms CARIFESTA XVI will run Oct 8–17, 2027, spotlighting regional art, music, dance, theatre, and literature. Global Culture & Travel Buzz: Tripadvisor expands its 2026 Travelers’ Choice food categories (Food Tours, Cooking Classes, Wine & Beer Tours, “Viral Right Now”), while Barcelona’s crowd-management debate and Gaudí’s 2026 centennial keep tourism culture in the spotlight. Film Spotlight: Mexican director Lila Avilés wraps “Cábula,” a story where education challenges elites who try to exploit local customs.
Montserrat Diaspora & Culture: Keima Allen, founder of Montserrat Connection CIC, recalls Saturday market life with her grandmother and how that community spirit is being carried into a Montserrat Christmas Market in London. Arts & Heritage: Montserratian actor Stedroy Duberry Jr returns home as Cultural Development Manager at the Montserrat Arts Council, bringing West End experience to shape the island’s cultural future. Community Health & Youth: Pink Ribbon Charity Montserrat urges residents to join the Caribbean Wellness Day 100 Million Step Challenge, with a focus on youth health and family-friendly walking. Local Milestone & Faith: Peter Cabey marks his 100th birthday, sharing a simple message of peace—no malice, no revenge, and obedience to God’s commandments. Regional Culture & Skills: CTO appoints Beverley Wilson as deputy director of research to strengthen Caribbean tourism intelligence, while OECS launches applications for an Advanced Digital Skills Scholarship for Montserrat and other member states. Film Spotlight: Lila Avilés wraps production on “Cábula,” starring Montserrat Marañón, with education and cultural appropriation at the story’s core.
Education & Leadership: St. Edward’s University interim president Matthew Shank sat down in a Q&A on his first weeks, spotlighting student warmth and campus traditions like the Red Door and Medallion Ceremony as the school navigates a transition. Arts & Culture (Montserrat): Stedroy Cabey Duberry Jr returns home as Cultural Development Manager at the Montserrat Arts Council, bringing West End and UK experience to help shape the island’s cultural future. Community Health (Montserrat): Pink Ribbon Charity Montserrat urges residents to join the Caribbean Wellness Day 100 Million Step Challenge, with a youth-friendly push and funds supporting breast cancer awareness and podiatry. Regional Culture: Guyana announced CARIFESTA XVI will run Oct 8–17, 2027, promising art, music, dance, theatre and literature across the Caribbean. Digital Skills (OECS): The OECS Advanced Digital Skills Scholarship Programme opens Sept 10 and closes Sept 20, offering advanced training for Montserrat and other member states. Wellbeing: A new look at walking argues it’s a simple, accessible way to boost physical and mental health—starting from your current level.
Montserrat Milestones: Peter Cabey marks his 100th birthday with a simple message—“Never hold malice against anyone”—crediting faith, obedience to God, and a steady, fish-and-vegetables diet. Arts & Culture Careers: Stedroy Duberry Jr returns to Montserrat as Cultural Development Manager at the Montserrat Arts Council, bringing West End and UK screen experience to help shape the island’s cultural future. Regional Culture Spotlight: Guyana confirms CARIFESTA XVI will run Oct 8–17, 2027, promising a big showcase of Caribbean art, music, dance, theatre, and literature. Film Watch: Mexican director Lila Avilés wraps “Cábula,” starring Teresita Sánchez and Gabriela Cartol, with Montserrat Marañón in the cast. Community Health: Pink Ribbon Charity Montserrat urges residents to join the Caribbean Wellness Day 100 Million Step Challenge, with youth-focused walking encouraged. Digital Skills for OECS: Applications open Sept 10 for the OECS Advanced Digital Skills Scholarship (Montserrat included), covering AI, cybersecurity, cloud, data analytics, and more. Global Mobility & Work: Canada publishes a list of visa-exempt countries whose citizens can apply for a work permit at the port of entry.
Montserrat Arts & Culture: Stedroy Duberry Jr returns home as Cultural Development Manager at the Montserrat Arts Council, bringing West End and UK screen experience to shape the island’s next cultural chapter. Caribbean Wellness & Youth Health: Pink Ribbon Charity Montserrat is urging residents to join the Caribbean Wellness Day 100 Million Step Challenge, with a special call for adults to walk with children and support youth wellbeing. Digital Skills for the Region: The OECS Advanced Digital Skills Scholarship Programme opens 10 September (applications close 20 September), offering training across areas like AI, cybersecurity, cloud, data analytics, and digital marketing for OECS citizens including Montserrat. Film & Storytelling: Mexican director Lila Avilés has wrapped “Cábula,” sharing a first look of a teacher-led story about creativity, community, and cultural appropriation. Global Culture Buzz: Tripadvisor’s 2026 Travelers’ Choice Awards expand beyond restaurants into food tours, cooking classes, wine & beer tours, and “Viral Right Now,” reflecting how people now plan trips around what they’ll taste and share. Local Community Care: A USC student-led group, Cats of USC, grew from one Montserrat-connected rescue story, aiming to make trapping, adoption, fostering, and vet support easier for students. Travel & Migration Debate: A European Parliament clash over the Ceuta migration crisis highlights how border policy and solidarity arguments are still driving hard political fights.
Montserrat Arts & Culture: Stedroy Duberry Jr returns home as Cultural Development Manager at the Montserrat Arts Council, bringing West End and TV experience to help shape the island’s cultural future. Film & Heritage: Mexican director Lila Avilés has wrapped “Cábula,” sharing an exclusive first look; the film follows a teacher and her class as they face elites trying to appropriate their customs. Local Community & Wellness: Pink Ribbon Charity Montserrat is urging residents to join the Caribbean Wellness Day 100 Million Step Challenge on Sept. 12, with a focus on youth health and breast cancer awareness. Digital Skills: The OECS Advanced Digital Skills Scholarship opens Sept. 10 (and closes Sept. 20), offering Montserrat residents training and industry-recognised certifications across areas like AI, cybersecurity, and data analytics. Island Spotlight: Montserratian centenarian Peter Cabey marks 100 with a simple message: “Never hold malice against anyone,” reflecting a life shaped by faith, resilience, and community service. Regional Culture: Guyana will host CARIFESTA XVI in October 2027, spotlighting Caribbean art, music, dance, theatre, literature, and cultural exchange.
Montserrat Arts & Culture: Stedroy Duberry Jr has been appointed Cultural Development Manager at the Montserrat Arts Council, bringing West End and UK experience back home to help shape the island’s cultural future. Caribbean Festival Watch: Guyana has set dates for CARIFESTA XVI, running Oct 8–17, 2027, promising regional art, music, dance, theatre and literature. Film & Storytelling: Mexican director Lila Avilés has wrapped “Cábula,” starring Montserrat Marañón, with a first look shared ahead of its festival journey. Digital Skills: The OECS Advanced Digital Skills Scholarship Programme opens 10 September (and runs to 20 September), offering advanced training across multiple tech fields for Montserrat and other OECS members. Health & Community: Pink Ribbon Charity Montserrat is urging residents to join the 100 Million Step Challenge for Caribbean Wellness Day, with a youth-focused push for safer, supervised walks. Diaspora Healthcare: A Montserratian-led healthcare initiative is planning rotating specialist clinics, with a first Salem clinic targeted for February 2027. Local Milestone: Peter Cabey marks his 100th birthday, crediting a life guided by faith, forgiveness, and steady health habits.
Montserrat Arts & Community: Stedroy Duberry Jr returns home as Cultural Development Manager at the Montserrat Arts Council, bringing West End experience to help shape the island’s cultural future. Festival Planning: MAC is inviting residents to volunteer for 2026 year-end festival committees, from Soca Monarch and calypso events to Children’s Carnival and logistics roles, with registration due Sept. 18. Calypsonians Update: MAC met local calypsonians to refine the 2026 competition format, including changes to round-by-round judging and plans for clearer contracts and earlier song releases. Digital Skills: The OECS Advanced Digital Skills Scholarship opens Sept. 10 (and runs to Sept. 20), offering advanced training across areas like AI, cybersecurity, cloud, data and digital marketing for OECS citizens including Montserrat. Health & Wellness: Pink Ribbon Charity Montserrat urges residents to join the Caribbean Wellness Day 100 Million Step Challenge on Sept. 12, with a youth-health focus and child-friendly participation. Diaspora Healthcare: A Montserratian-led healthcare initiative is set to be unveiled online Sept. 20, with plans for a specialist clinic in Salem targeted for Feb. 2027. Milestone: Montserrat’s Peter Cabey marks his 100th birthday with a message of forgiveness and no malice. Culture Beyond the Island: CARIFESTA XVI dates are set for Oct. 8–17, 2027 in Guyana, spotlighting regional art, music, dance, theatre and literature.
Montserrat Milestones: Peter Cabey marks his 100th birthday with a simple message—“Never hold malice against anyone”—reflecting a life shaped by faith, service, and resilience through disasters. Local Arts & Culture: Stedroy Duberry Jr returns to Montserrat as Cultural Development Manager for the Montserrat Arts Council, bringing West End and UK experience to help shape the island’s cultural future. Festival Planning: The Montserrat Arts Council is recruiting volunteers for 2026 year-end festival committees, from calypso and carnival roles to logistics and gate support, with registration due Sept. 18. Community Care: St Anthony Lodge donates $4,000 to the Department of Social Services to support children’s back-to-school needs. Health & Wellness: Pink Ribbon Charity Montserrat urges residents to join the Caribbean Wellness Day 100 Million Step Challenge on Sept. 12, including youth-friendly walking options. Skills for Tomorrow: OECS Advanced Digital Skills Scholarship applications open Sept. 10–20 for Montserrat and other member states, covering areas like AI, cybersecurity, cloud, and digital marketing. Tourism & Tech: Montserrat Tourism Week (Sept. 27–Oct. 3) spotlights how technology and AI can grow tourism, with youth training, tours, and school presentations.
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