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Montserrat Ministry of Health Signs $102.8 Million Contract for New National Hospital Construction
Discover Montserrat
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January 24, 2025
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has announced a significant step forward for healthcare in Montserrat with the signing of a $102.8 million Eastern Caribbean Dollars (XCD) contract for the construction of the New National Hospital. This...
Montserrat Joins Global Network to Protect Marine Wildlife with Cutting-Edge Technology
Radio Montserrat
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Montserrat is among twelve UK Overseas Territories participating in the Global Ocean Wildlife Analysis Network (GOWAN). GOWAN is a FCDO project being conducted by Blue Abacus in conjunction with all of the participating Territories. This global...
Montserrat’s Healthcare Crisis and the United Alliance’s Vision for Change
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January 12, 2025
Montserrat faces a healthcare crisis marked by rising rates of chronic illnesses, late-stage cancer diagnoses, and inadequate emergency care, as outlined in a recent presentation by Dr. Ingrid Buffonge, Minister of Health. The new minister, who is...
Civil Rights, Research, and More: What’s Hit Hardest by Massive Ed. Dept. Cuts
Education Week
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March 12, 2025
Use these buttons to jump to a specific section of this article The seismic dismissal of employees at the U.S. Department of Education this week represents a “first step” toward abolishing the federal agency, Education Secretary Linda McMahon...
Head of Montserrat UWI Campus to Host St. Patrick's Lecture Series on Wednesday
Radio Montserrat
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Have we as a people been making the choices that facilitate positive growth and development? That is the question being explored at the St. Patrick's Lecture Series on Wednesday March 12, 2025 at the Montserrat Public Library starting at 6:30 PM....
More than 120 spring graduates receive Latin honors
Luther College - Iowa
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July 10, 2025
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...
Penn professors join hundreds to protest research funding cuts at Phila. Stand Up for Science rally
The Daily Pennsylvanian
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A crowd of more than 500 rallied in front of City Hall on March 7 to protest the Trump administration's cuts to federally-funded STEM research. Credit: Connie Zhao Hundreds of people gathered outside of Philadelphia City Hall to protest cuts to...
Carr’s Bay Community & Environmental Stewards Unite for a Cleaner, Greener Montserrat
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March 6, 2025
The shores of Carr’s Bay shone a little brighter on Sunday, February 23, thanks to a community-led beach cleanup organised under the Montserrat Tourism Authority’s (MTA) Community Environmental Stewardship Initiative (CESI). The initiative, in...
St. Edward's in Austin gains research university status
KVUE - Texas
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March 3, 2025
The university earned the designation for investing an average of at least $2.5 million per year in research and development opportunities. AUSTIN, Texas — St. Edward's University in South Austin has earned a prestigious honor. The university has...
Protests, research, travel: How changing policies affect international students
The Poly Post - California
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March 4, 2025
By Matthew Becerra, March 5, 2025 As President Donald Trump returns to the White House, international students in the U.S., including around 1,000 international students who attend Cal Poly Pomona, are closely monitoring potential changes to visa...
Science Confirms: Eating a Balanced Breakfast Reduces Obesity and Heart Disease
SciTechDaily
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December 17, 2024
A balanced breakfast is crucial for cardiovascular health, with a study showing that proper caloric intake and nutrient-rich meals in the morning improve heart-related risk factors and aid in weight control among older adults. Research indicates...
Research Article – Colonial Project Finance Initiative: to what extent did the UK export its public-private partnership model to Caribbean British Overseas Territories?
The Round Table
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December 3, 2024
[This extract is taken from an article in The Round Table: The Commonwealth Journal of International Affairs.] Conclusion The UK has influenced public–private partnerships in its Caribbean BOTs significantly, but not in the way one would expect....
BSC presents the first quantum computer in Spain developed with 100% European technology
Science|Business
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February 13, 2025
The construction and implementation of this infrastructure is part of the Quantum Spain initiative, promoted by the Ministry for Digital Transformation and Civil Service through SEDIA. The presentation event at BSC was attended by the President of...
Scientific Advisory Committee meets in Montserrat for their 29th Review of the Soufriere Hills Volcano
Radio Montserrat
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The 29th meeting of the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) began here Monday. Commissioned by the Overseas Territories and Polar Directorate of the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, SAC is responsible for assessing the scientific...
Clinical Specialist Sonographer Sonia Charles Highlights Gaps in Montserrat’s Radiology Services
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February 8, 2025
Teleradiology, a remote service for reading diagnostic images, is a new addition to the island’s healthcare system, with a Caribbean-based company contracted to deliver the service. Government officials have advocated for teleradiology as the way...
Jeff Bezos, his fiancee spotted on Rs 4150 crore yacht, citizens of Montserrat in panic as...
DNA India
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Jeff Bezos’ visit to Montserrat sparked fears of land purchases, but the Prime Minister clarified he was only there as a tourist. Jeff Bezos’ visit to Montserrat sparks various rumours Tech billionaire Jeff Bezos and his fiancée, Lauren Sanchez,...
Attention, investors: science equity is the next big trend
Iberian Lawyer
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February 6, 2025
With the support of European funding and a growing demand for innovation, Spain has an opportunity to lead the technological transformation. However, it still faces key obstacles to maximising its potential by ilaria iaquinta Experts: Almudena...
Three Earthquakes Recorded Near Antigua Over Two Days
Antigua.News
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July 10, 2025
The day before, on July 9, 2025, another magnitude 3.5 earthquake was registered at 3:27 am. This tremor was located at coordinates 18.10°N, 61.91°W, approximately 110 kilometers north of Saint John’s, at a similar depth of 10 kilometers. The...
Jeff Bezos' Montserrat visit sparks ‘land buying’ fears, PM Meade asks citizens to ‘Thank God’ as he's…
Hindustan Times
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February 3, 2025
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his fiancée Lauren Sanchez were seen basking in Montserrat last month, sparking panic and fear among locals thinking the duo arrived there “on business.” Jeff Bezos and his fiancé Lauren Sanchez, on his superyacht...
Opportunities open for global research, study exchanges at Brock
Brock University
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January 28, 2025
Funding is now available to support international students and scholars seeking study, research or professional development opportunities at Brock during the 2025-26 academic year through Global Affairs Canada’s Short-Term Exchange Programs. These...