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BMN SVG Airways launches Antigua-Montserrat flights
St. Vincent Times
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August 18, 2025
BMN SVG Airways will introduce Twin Otter flight operations between Montserrat and Antigua starting September 1, 2025. Under a strategic agreement with the Government of Montserrat, BMN SVG Airways will operate a comprehensive flight service...
SVG BMN AIRWAYS TO LAUNCH TWIN OTTER OPERATIONS ON MONTSERRAT–ANTIGUA ROUTE SEPTEMBER 1
Times Caribbean
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August 15, 2025
BRADES, MONTSERRAT — August 14, 2025 — Air connectivity between Montserrat and Antigua is set for a major boost as SVG BMN Airways prepares to launch Twin Otter operations on the route starting September 1, 2025. The announcement, made by the...
SVG to Begin Twin Otter Service to Montserrat September 1
Discover Montserrat
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August 14, 2025
The Government of Montserrat has announced the introduction of Twin Otter flights on the Montserrat–Antigua route, to be operated by SVG BMN Airways starting September 1, 2025. The service, facilitated through an agreement with the Access Division...
Caribbean Family Travels Across 22 U.S. States in 8 Days to Inspire Love, Literacy, and Legacy
Discover Montserrat
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August 13, 2025
In a powerful journey rooted in love, purpose, and promise, Caribbean couple Engel and Amanda Jones, along with their three sons (ages 15, 11, and 5), completed an unforgettable road trip across 21 U.S. states in just 6 days, later adding Alabama...
Montserrat Volcanic Crisis Archive Goes Live
Discover Montserrat
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August 10, 2025
A new digital resource preserving the story of the Soufrière Hills volcano eruption and its lasting impact on Montserrat is live. Launched at the end of June, according to an article from 3S Research, the archive marks a major milestone in...
Would you spend four months on a cruise? These super-long cruises let you visit dozens of cities
Euronews
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August 17, 2025
Cruise companies have been launching progressively longer and more extreme cruises in the last few years. These journeys often last months, visiting dozens of destinations across several countries, and can cost tens of thousands of euros. The rise...
Montserrat Government Responds to July Air Travel Bottlenecks
Discover Montserrat
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August 4, 2025
The Government of Montserrat has acknowledged the recent shortage of airline seats to and from the island during the period July 18 to 24, 2025, citing a surge in travel demand tied to international events and new pricing policies. Premier and...
While rural travel in Alaska changes, fall airfares to Europe are enticing
Anchorage Daily News - Alaska
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This week we have a collection of great airfares to Europe. Some feature Condor’s final flights of the season, while two others feature Delta’s service to Barcelona and Madrid in November. It’s worth mentioning again, though, how fortunate...
From Stories to Jobs: How Immersive Tourism Can Curb Youth Unemployment in Montserrat
Discover Montserrat
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August 5, 2025
Montserrat is not just a place – it’s a feeling. It’s a gasp of delight that escapes the minute the island is revealed through the clouds. It’s the taste on your lips when you see a photo of goat water cooking on a coal pot. But for too long, our...
Creative Entrepreneurs in Montserrat Eligible for CARIFESTA XV Mobility Grants
Discover Montserrat
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August 5, 2025
Montserrat’s artists and cultural entrepreneurs now have the opportunity to receive financial support to attend CARIFESTA XV, thanks to a new grant programme launched by the Caribbean Development Bank’s Cultural & Creative Industries Innovation...
Why Montserrat Celebrates Emancipation Day on August Monday
Discover Montserrat
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August 4, 2025
Montserrat joins several Caribbean territories in commemorating Emancipation Day, marking the abolition of slavery in the British colonies. On the island, this significant observance falls on the first Monday in August, known locally as August...
Visa-Free Travel: 65 Countries Now Open To Philippine Passport Holders
MENAFN
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) For many Filipinos, the dream of exploring the world is becoming more accessible than ever. Whether it's wandering through the vibrant souks of Morocco, diving into the crystal-clear waters of Fiji, or strolling the buzzing...
Countries Where Ghanaian Passport Holders Can Travel Without a Visa in August 2025
Ghlagatin
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August 2, 2025
The number of visa free countries for Ghanaian passport holders have increased. The ministry of Foreign Affairs recently added five new countries to this. This is according to a report by GhanaWeb. As of 1st August, 2025, Ghanaian passport holders...
St. Kitts Tourism Authority Launches 2025 STAYcation Program
Nevis Pages
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August 2, 2025
Basseterre, St. Kitts – The St. Kitts Tourism Authority is pleased to announce the launch of its annual STAYcation Program, themed “St. Kitts Truly Awaits You,” designed exclusively for residents. Running through 31 October 2025, the program...
Santuari de la Mare de Déu de Montserrat of Montferri (Our Lady of Montserrat de Montferri)
Atlas Obscura
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The Alt Camp region in Tarragona (Catalonia) draws a significant number of tourists each year to indulge in wine tourism, nature, and its superb gastronomy. Unexpectedly, this warm region is home to a masterpiece of Catalan Modernism designed by a...
Reimagining Montserrat – Why Now?
Discover Montserrat
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August 1, 2025
Transcript from a video presentation by Editor, Nerissa Golden. Hello Beautiful People. For those who don’t know me. I am Nerissa Golden, the Editor of Discover Montserrat. I am an author and entrepreneur passionate about Montserrat and Caribbean...
Swerve the obvious with these alternative ideas for your next adventure
The Times
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There are several great reasons to visit an under-the-radar destination on your next trip. With overtourism an increasing problem in some of the world’s travel hotspots, you’d be consciously helping the heaving likes of Amsterdam, Venice and...
7 things to do in Montserrat this August Holiday Weekend
Discover Montserrat
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July 31, 2025
Looking for ways to enjoy the August Holiday weekend on Montserrat? (Monday is a public holiday) Whether you’re into cultural heritage, beach adventures, or foodie experiences, there’s something for everyone. Here are seven events and activities...
These Caribbean Adventures Go Beyond the Beach
AFAR
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July 31, 2025
Melt this winter’s chill with an Explora Journeys experience in some of the most culturally abundant and diverse islands of the Caribbean, which will welcome visitors with warmth and generosity. Aboard the luxury ship, relax poolside in a cabana,...
Montserrat Festival UK Successful Despite Rainy Weather
Discover Montserrat
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July 21, 2025
The rain dampened but did not out the energy of attendees at Saturday’s first Montserrat Festival UK. The open-air festival, hosted at Chestnuts Park in North London, brought together Montserratians and friends of the island from across the UK,...