After several years of service, the ferry MV Opale Express, which became the major mode of transportation out of Antigua, since the closure of W H Bramble airport in June 1997, as of February 13 will no longer be plying passengers from Montserrat to Antigua....Full story
The Princess Royal Princess Ann is schedule to arrive in Montserrat on February 21 for a two-day visit ...Full story
Director of Agriculture Claude Gerald has said he intends to sue the parties involved in the removal of sand from Little Bay if there are legal grounds..Full story
The Evergreen Senior Citizens Club and the Community Services have put together a series of lectures and interactive sessions as part of the Evergreen Club’s weekly Wednesday meetings..Full story
Take a visit to your local beach in Montserrat and you expect to find pristine sand and warm refreshing water, but at the Woodlands and Little Bay beaches it is anything but cleanliness...Full story
On Tuesday January 25, The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank held its annual teleconference to update its member islands on the state of the ECCB and its hopes for the future...Full story
Several homeowners returning to Montserrat (often referred to as snowbirds) have reported that at their port of entry, particularly at Little Bay, they have been given 1-2 months stays...Full story
The Montserrat Red Cross continues in its efforts to raise money for the 11 countries ravaged by the tsunami... Full story
A release from the Special Olympic Committee Montserrat said during the Regional Games in Jamaica, the athletes were screened for "Opening Eyes", "Special Smiles", "Healthy Hearing", and "Fun Fitness" Physio- and Occupational Therapy, and Health Promotion Nutrition....Full story
Javelle Tuitt and Collin Morrison received their eyeglasses from Merle Galloway, President of Special Olympics Montserrat on January 24 at the Brades School, Special Needs Unit.
The athletes were provided with free vision, dental, and hearing screenings at the Caribbean Special Olympics Games in Kingston Jamaica this July 2004. The Lions Club International Opening Eyes Programme provided the glasses to athletes.
The Opening Eyes Programme optimises the athlete's vision, eye health, and visual skills through quality eye care. Objectives of Opening Eyes include providing screenings to Special Olympics Athletes worldwide, educating athletes, parents and coaches about the importance of regular eye care, and increasing knowledge of visual and eye health needs of persons with intellectual disabilities though research.
Montserrat 's Lions Club supported the 13 Special Olympics Athletes in their efforts to attend the Caribbean Games through financial donation.
he Special Olympics Caribbean's premise is; involvement in regular exercise not only promotes fitness and prevents obesity and cardiovascular disease; it also plays a vital role in building self-confidence and encourages persons with intellectual disabilities to be more active in their communities.
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