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Montserrat’s Participation in CARIFESTA XV Uncertain with Two Months to Go
Discover Montserrat
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June 27, 2025
Montserrat’s involvement in this year’s Caribbean Festival of Arts (CARIFESTA XV) remains uncertain, with just two months to go before the regional cultural showcase opens in Barbados. Although the biennial festival is set to run from August 22 to...
Montserrat College of Art establishes Jo Broderick Endowment Fund to honor popular dean
The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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Montserrat College of Art is celebrating the retirement of one of its highest-ranking women, Jo Broderick, with an endowment honoring her 36-year career at the private school in Beverly. Broderick’s career started as a public relations specialist...
Nigeria establishes diplomatic relations with Saint Lucia, proposes visa waivers for OECS officials
Premium Times
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June 30, 2025
President Bola 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.” Mr Tinubu stated this while...
Many formerly enslaved people in Saint Lucia were Nigerians – Official
Premium Times
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June 30, 2025
President of the Saint Lucian Senate, Alvina Reynolds, underscored Nigeria’s and Saint Lucian ancestral links by quoting the result of a British census conducted on the island in 1815, which showed that most of the residents came from Nigeria. “Of...
Tinubu Seeks Visa Waivers For OECS Officials, Deepens Ties With Saint Lucia
The Will
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June 30, 2025
June 30, (THEWILL) — President Bola Tinubu has proposed visa waivers for holders of diplomatic and official passports from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States as part of Nigeria’s efforts to foster stronger ties with the region. Tinubu...
30Th Anniversary Of Montserrat’S Soufrière Hills Volcano Eruption To Be Marked With Special Commemorative Service In Westminster
Keep The Faith
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June 24, 2025
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...
Tinubu proposes visa waiver for OECS official passport holders as Nigeria, Saint Lucia establish diplomatic relations
New Mail
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June 30, 2025
President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, formally announced 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 stated this...
34% of enslaved people in Saint Lucia were from Nigeria – Alvina Reynolds
Business Day
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June 30, 2025
Alvina Reynolds, President of the Saint Lucian Senate has underscored Nigeria’s and Saint Lucian ancestral links by quoting the result of a British census conducted on the island in 1815, which showed that most of the residents came from Nigeria....
President Tinubu Offers Visa Waivers For Caribbean States’ Passport Hol
The Nigerian Voice
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President Bola Tinubu has offered visa waivers for official passport holders of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) as part of steps towards the establishment of diplomatic relations with Saint Lucia. President Tinubu stated this...
Tinubu establishes diplomatic ties with Saint Lucia, offers visa waivers for OECS officials
The Sun Nigeria
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June 30, 2025
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu on Monday, officially announced the establishment of diplomatic relations between Nigeria and Saint Lucia, calling it a “symbolic bridge” to foster closer ties between the two nations....
Delegates to Converge on Montserrat for SHV30 Volcanology Conference
Discover Montserrat
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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...
Montserrat Leaders Attend OECS Assembly Focused on Regional Unity
Radio Montserrat
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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...
President Tinubu Proposes Visa Waivers for OECS Official Passport Holders
The News (Nigeria)
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June 30, 2025
President Tinubu stated this while addressing a special joint session of the Senate and House of Assembly of Saint Lucia at the William Jefferson Clinton Ballroom * As Nigeria, Saint Lucia Establish Diplomatic Relations President Bola Tinubu...
“Don’t go outside!” : Extreme heat triggers chaos at Europe’s favourite destinations
Euro Weekly News
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June 30, 2025
A thermometer soars above 40°C as Europe battles an extreme summer heatwave, pushing temperatures to record highs across the continent. Credit : Sarkadi Roland, Shutterstock From Spain’s scorching pavements to missing Brits in Greece, this is not...
Montserrat Targets Year-Round Crop Production with Greenhouse and Hydroponics Push
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June 17, 2025
The Ministry of Agriculture is scaling up efforts to improve year-round crop production through greenhouses and hydroponics, aiming to get more young people into farming and reduce reliance on imports. Speaking at a town hall in Lookout on June 5,...
Tinubu proposes visa waivers for OECS official passport holders
Eagle Online
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June 30, 2025
President Bola 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 stated this while...
Montserratians Unite in London to Remember and Give Thanks
Discover Montserrat
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June 30, 2025
Thousands of Montserratians and friends of Montserrat gathered in person and online for a moving Thanksgiving Service held on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at the Methodist Central Hall in Westminster, London. The event commemorated 30 years since the...
Tinubu proposes visa waivers for eastern Caribbean states
Punch
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June 30, 2025
President Bola Tinubu on Monday formally announced the establishment of diplomatic relations between Nigeria and Saint Lucia. He described the development as a “symbolic bridge that will provide a gateway in fostering closer ties between us,”...
Rowley set to reengage in volcanology research
Caribbean Life - New York
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June 20, 2025
Keith Rowley, former Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister, speaks during a plenary session of the 9th Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles, California, June 10, 2022. Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images Retiring recently after more...
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,...