Montserrat
Montserrat to Receive $26M in UK Aid
May 21, 2013 | 8:11 pm | 0 Comment
Above: Montserrat By the Caribbean Journal staff Montserrat will be receiving $26.04 million USD in budget aid from the United Kingdom's Department For International Development. The government announced the funding following what it called "detailed discussions and negotiations" with Montserrat on a settlement. The aid will enable "continued provision of more...
Montserrat Completes First Geothermal Well, Readies to Drill Second
May 17, 2013 | 12:50 am | 0 Comment
Above: the geothermal drill in Montserrat By the Caribbean Journal staff Drilling has reached the "desired depth" for completion on Montserrat's first geothermal well, the government announced this week. In four weeks, the drilling team will test to determine the capacity of the well to generate geothermal energy. The bottom of the well is located 2,298 metres more...
Caribbean Hotel and Resort Investment Summit Begins in Miami
May 6, 2013 | 6:11 pm | 0 Comment
Above: the JW Marriott Marquis in Miami By Alexander Britell MIAMI — Delegates from around the Caribbean region assembled in Miami Monday for the beginning of the Caribbean Hotel and Resort Investment Summit. The conference's first day saw contributions from speakers including Warren Jestin, senior vice president and chief economist at Scotiabank, Amanda Hite, more...
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Montserrat, Dubai Firm Sign Letter of Intent on Hotel Project
April 23, 2013 | 7:46 am | 0 Comment
Above: Montserrat By the Caribbean Journal staff Montserrat Premier Reuben Meade's recent visit to the United Arab Emirates resulted in a letter of intent involving the planned hotel project at Little Bay. The Montserrat Development Corporation, a delegation of which accompanied Meade on the trip, signed the letter of intent with Dubai-based Gulf Classic Limited, more...
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Montserrat Geothermal Drilling Nears Depth of 1,000 Metres
April 14, 2013 | 1:17 pm | 0 Comment
Above: drilling in Montserrat By the Caribbean Journal staff Montserrat's geothermal exploration drilling is approaching a depth of 1,000 metres, the government said this week. The project began drilling wells on March 17 on the volcanic island. At that depth, the temperature is estimated to be approximately 150ºC, or 302ºF. In a release, Roger Almond, more...
Montserrat Premier Courts Hotel Investors in United Arab Emirates
April 8, 2013 | 8:47 am | 0 Comment
Above: the view from Little Bay By the Caribbean Journal staff A delegation led by Montserrat Premier Reuben Meade headed to the United Arab Emirates this weekend, seeking hotel investment in the island. The team included Meade, Director of Infrastructure at the Montserrat Development Corporation John Cox and Chairman John Ryan. It followed a meeting with the more...
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Meade: Tourism “Critical” to Sustained Development in Montserrat
March 22, 2013 | 3:57 pm | 0 Comment
Above: Montserrat By the Caribbean Journal staff Tourism is an industry "critical to the sustained development and the maintenance of livelihoods in Montserrat," Premier Reuben Meade said in his budget address this week. The Montserratian leader said the government would work in 2013 to consolidate the island's tourism-related assets to improve its more...
Montserrat Begins Geothermal Drilling
March 20, 2013 | 9:48 am | 0 Comment
Above: the drilling rig in Cork Hill (Photo: PWD) By the Caribbean Journal staff Montserrat officially begun drilling for geothermal energy on Sunday, the government announced. After resolving "a couple of last minute mechanical issues," the drilling began in Cork Hill on the first of two production wells in Montserrat. Iceland Drilling Company is doing the more...
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Montserrat Distributes iPads in Bid for Paperless Government
March 8, 2013 | 2:25 pm | 0 Comment
Above: Montserrat By the Caribbean Journal staff The government of Montserrat is continuing its distribution of Apple iPads to middle and senior managers as part of its stated plan for a "reduced paper environment." Last year, Montserrat distributed 25 iPads for legislators and members of the Core Management Team. At the end of last month, 50 iPad 4s were more...
Montserrat Says Progress Being Made on Geothermal Project
February 8, 2013 | 9:51 am | 0 Comment
Above: Montserrat By the Caribbean Journal staff Montserrat says it is making progress with its geothermal exploration project. The Iceland Drilling Company has already offloaded auxiliary equipment, and is set to return with the rig. Montserrat's government says the project could "revolutionize Montserrat's economy" by providing less costly power and more...
