Montserrat’s NHS Medical Quota Under Scrutiny After Cases of Brown and Baker

Montserrat’s system for sending patients overseas for specialist medical care is under renewed scrutiny, as recent cases highlight gaps in the UK’s NHS quota scheme that have left vulnerable residents without adequate support. During the September...

Montserrat, PAHO Advance Plans to Boost Health Care

The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) and the Government of Montserrat are partnering to accelerate health system strengthening through a focused package of technical cooperation made possible, in part, by...

Montserrat Developing Care Pathway for Chronic Kidney Disease

The Ministry of Health and Social Services has confirmed that it is working on a comprehensive care pathway for chronic kidney disease (CKD), including future dialysis services. Acting Health Minister Dwayne Hixon explained during Tuesday’s...

Montserrat Calypsonian “Shorty” in Urgent Need of UK Medical Care

Montserratian calypsonian Robert Baker, affectionately known as “Shorty,” is fighting for his life in Jamaica as he awaits urgent medical treatment that doctors say is unavailable in Montserrat. Baker, 63, travelled to Antigua and then Jamaica...

'Stark injustice' as Montserrat pensioner found homeless in a park after being refused NHS care

BRITAIN has been accused of “stark injustice” towards British Overseas Territories (BOT) citizens after it emerged today that a 69-year-old woman from Montserrat was left homeless after being refused free NHS care. Council officials found Cherry...

UK refuses health care to its own Overseas Territories citizen

LONDON, United Kingdom- The United Kingdom (UK) has been accused of a “stark injustice” for failing to provide health services and humanitarian support to citizens of British overseas territories after a woman from the Caribbean island of...

Montserrat College of Art New Board Chair, Members

Wednesday October 01, 2025 BEVERLY – Montserrat College of Art recently announced three new board members and a new board chair who will help guide the nonprofit educational institution widely recognized for equipping students from across the...

UK accused of ‘stark injustice’ as woman from Montserrat refused free NHS care

The UK has been accused of a “stark injustice” for failing to provide health services and humanitarian support to citizens of British overseas territories after a woman from the Caribbean island of Montserrat was refused free NHS care and left...

PAHO and Montserrat advance a comprehensive health system strengthening agenda

Bridgetown, Barbados, 29 September 2025 (PAHO/WHO) - The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) and the Government of Montserrat are partnering to accelerate health system strengthening through a focused package of...

Liberty Caribbean concludes success...

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten (September 30th, 2025) -- Leading telecoms provider Liberty Caribbean, the operators of Flow and Liberty Business, recently concluded a focused leadership summit for its North Caribbean markets, convening its senior...

Flourish S1 E3 – Vanessa Farrell on Health Coaching and Journaling for Better Wellness Habits

Health coach Vanessa Farrell discusses the role of journaling, daily habits, and culturally sensitive coaching in helping Caribbean people set goals, stay accountable, and transform their health. The Wellness Podcast for Caribbean Women explores...

Montserrat Study Finds 14.6% Prevalence of High-Risk HPV in Women

A landmark study led by Chief Medical Officer Dr Sharra Greenaway-Duberry has revealed that 14.6% of Montserratian women aged 25 to 64 carry high-risk strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV), a leading cause of cervical cancer. The findings were...

UK Accused of “Stark Injustice” as Montserratians Denied NHS Care

The UK government has been accused of creating a “stark injustice” by denying urgent health and humanitarian support to British Overseas Territory (BOT) citizens, after a Montserratian woman was refused free NHS care and left homeless in Kent....

Noche UFC medical suspensions: Jean Silva gets 45 days, two fighters receive indefinite sits

Following Noche UFC this past Saturday, two fighters will be on the shelf for an extended period of time. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) released the medical suspensions for the 28 fighters who competed at the event at...

UFC star receives indefinite medical suspension after recently admitting worrying financial issues before Noche UFC

One UFC fighter who would’ve been hoping to stay active is set for some time on the sidelines. The third annual Noche UFC event took place in San Antonio on September 13, where several fighters dealt with significant injuries. Alessandro Costa...

Noche UFC 3 medical suspensions: Cash-strapped Sedriques Dumas benched indefinitely for paralyzing nut shot

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) handed out 26 medical suspensions following Noche UFC 3 this past weekend (Sat., Sept. 13, 2025) inside Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. Among those sidelined were headliner Jean...

Exit Survey Reveals High Satisfaction With Montserrat’s Primary Healthcare Services

Dr. Dorothea Hazel Blake has revealed findings from a new exit survey assessing how Montserrat’s health centres are performing from the perspective of patients. The results were released at the 3rd Annual Research Day organised by the Ministry of...

COMMENTARY — Ex-Montserrat premier calls out UK over medical care for OT citizens

The cases of two Montserrat British overseas territory citizens expose a systemic failure in how the United Kingdom supports vulnerable BOT citizens abroad. The matter is of urgent concern not only for Montserrat but for all the BOTs, including...

Government of Montserrat Awards Five Scholarships for 2025/26 Academic Year

The Government of Montserrat, through its Annual Country Training Scheme (ACTS), has awarded five scholarships for the 2025/26 academic year. According to a release from the government, recipients will pursue programmes in priority areas critical...

Study Highlights Barriers to Reintegration for Ex-Prisoners in Montserrat

Dr Sinclair Coward, former technical consultant to the Ministry of Health and Social Services, has presented findings from a study examining the challenges ex-prisoners face when trying to reintegrate into society. Speaking at the Annual Research...