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Results 1 - 19 of 19 in Montserrat

  1. Montserratians in Zone B Evacuated

    Saturday Dec 12 | WINN FM 98.9

    Brades, Montserrat, December 12 - Heightened activity at the Montserrat volcano in the past few days, has led to the night-time evacuation of areas on the edges of the safe zone.

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    Related Topix: Central America, World News, Travel, Montserrat Travel

  2. Montserrat stages first-ever Volcano Half-MarathonRead the original story w/Photo

    Monday Dec 7 | Caribbean Net News

    Antiguan-runner Neville Nicholls can now boast of being the winner of the first ever Montserrat Volcano Half Marathon, which was held on the morning of December 5, 2009.

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    Related Topix: Outdoor Recreation, Marathon

  3. Property Tax Bills in MarchRead the original story

    Friday Dec 4 | Newsday

    WATER bill, current bill, phone bill, cable TV bill...and now property tax bill.

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  4. Montserrat honours former legislatorsRead the original story w/Photo

    Thursday Nov 26 | Caribbean Net News

    Former chief ministers John A Osborne, David S Brandt and former speaker of the legislator Joseph Meade were honoured on Wednesday evening for their years of service to Montserrat as members of the legislative council.

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    Related Topix: Central America, World News

  5. Rupert Murdoch vs. The WebRead the original story

    Wednesday Nov 25 | Linux Journal -

    Are the fights that matter just the ones between giant companies? Doesn't the health of the Net and the Web matter more than any commercial battles? Find more background at TechCrunch , from Dan Kennedy and in this New York Times piece , which makes the necessary distinction between wars among businesses on one hand, and what's good for the Net on ...

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    Related Topix: Emerging Technology, Search Engines, Internet, Science / Technology

  6. Doc Searls: The Infrastructure Dynamic

    Wednesday Nov 25 | RSS 2.0 at Harvard Law

    I just posted Rupert Murdoch vs. The Web , over at Linux Journal . In it I suggest that the Murdoch story is a red herring, and that the real challenge is to free the Web and ourselves from dependencies from giant companies I liken to volcanoes: We're Pompeians , Krakatoans , Montserratans , building cities and tilling farms on the slopes of active ...

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  7. One love on Gaza Street

    Saturday Nov 21 | Jamaica Gleaner

    ... Two weeks ago, as I was boarding my flight in Kingston on my way to the inaugural Alliougana literary festival in Montserrat, I was asked by a mischievous man, 'Gaza or Gully?' I laughingly said, 'Gargamel.' I'd been invited to Montserrat to host ...

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    Related Topix: World News, Jamaica, Central America

  8. FlyMonserrat announces launch of its first flight service to Antigua

    Nov 12, 2009 | Caribbean Net News

    BRADES, Montserrat -- FlyMontserrat has announced the launch of its first scheduled flight service between Montserrat and Antigua.

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    Related Topix: Central America, World News, Travel, Montserrat Travel

  9. Montserrat fishing tournament a huge success

    Nov 11, 2009 | Caribbean Net News

    The Montserrat Tourist Board has proclaimed the 15th Annual Montserrat Open Fishing Tournament a success.

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  10. Exciting literary festival for Montserrat

    Nov 8, 2009 | Caribbean Net News

    By Cathy Buffonge SALEM, Montserrat -- This weekend a most exciting Literary Festival is planned, spearheaded by the Open Campus of the University of the West Indies here in Montserrat.

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    Related Topix: World News, Central America, Arts, Poetry

  11. Public forum on integrity legislation held in Montserrat

    Nov 4, 2009 | Caribbean Net News

    ... evening to present information on the draft legislation on Integrity in Public Office. (GIS Photo) BRADES, Montserrat -- Tuesday evening's discussion in Montserrat on the draft integrity in public office legislation was both passionate and ...

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    Related Topix: Central America, World News

  12. Timeline: Montserrat

    Sep 22, 2009 | BBC

    ... key events 1493 - Navigator Christopher Columbus sights the island which he names after a Spanish abbey. 1632 - Montserrat becomes an English colony. 1782 - French invaders take possession, having previously captured the island for short periods in ...

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    Related Topix: Central America, World News, History in the News

  13. 32 participants for MDC Business Plan Workshop

    Sep 21, 2009 | Caribbean Net News

    The large number of registrants for the first Business Plan workshop is a sign Montserratians still have confidence in the island, says Philip Pierre, facilitator for the Montserrat Development Corporation's first Business Opener which began on Monday.

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  14. Into the blueRead the original story

    Nov 14, 2007 | Canada.com

    "Feeling hot, hot, hot," belts out Montserratian soca star Arrow in his famously contagious tune, played time and again to the delight of bikini-clad vacationers in tropical destinations everywhere.

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    Related Topix: Central America, World News, Turks and Caicos Islands, Travel

  15. BBC Caribbean News in BriefRead the original story

    Sep 10, 2009 | Stabroek News

    Montserrat has a new government after Tuesdaya s general election. The Movement for Change and Prosperity party, or MCAP, won six of the nine seats in the legislature.

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  16. New Government In Montserrat: MCAP Sweeps Into Power

    Sep 9, 2009 | WINN FM 98.9

    St. Kitts & Nevis - " September 9, 2009 : The Movement for Change and prosperity swept into power in Montserrat overnight, capturing six of nine seats in the Legislative Council.

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  17. Montserratians Head To The Polls

    Sep 8, 2009 | WINN FM 98.9

    ... Chief Minister Dr. Lowell Lewis, two years before they were constitutionally due. There are no constituencies in Montserrat as only about one third of the island is occupied. Every voter votes for the nine candidates of their choice. There are ...

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  18. Leewards thump Guyanese to record tournament's first win --Read the original story

    Jul 11, 2009 | Trinidad & Tobago Express

    A determined Leeward Islands served up a diligent bowling performance and rallied to beat Guyana by 57 runs before tea on the last day of their TCL Group West Indies Challenge three-day Cup match yesterday at Up Park Camp Ground.

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  19. Rampaul receives high praise from India captainRead the original story

    Jun 30, 2009 | Trinidad Guardian

    The West Indies team arrived in St Lucia on Monday afternoon for the Second and Third Digicel One Day Internationals at the Beausejour Cricket Ground on Friday July 3rd and Sunday July 5th.

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    Related Topix: Sports, Cricket, West Indies, India, Bangladesh