Montserrat Government UK Office

02/11/2026

Today, 2 November, Montserrat was represented at the official opening of the House of Commons Garden of Remembrance at the Palace of Westminster.

Each year, the Garden provides a space for remembrance, with wooden crosses and tributes planted in honour of those who served and lost their lives in war and conflict.

The Government of Montserrat Representative to the UK, Kei-Retta Farrell, planted a tribute on behalf of Montserrat, joining parliamentarians and representatives from across the UK and beyond in this annual act of remembrance.

The occasion also serves as a reminder of the important contributions made by people from Montserrat and across the Caribbean during the World Wars and subsequent conflicts. Their service, courage and sacrifice form an important part of our shared history and deserve to be remembered alongside those of the wider Commonwealth.

As we approach Remembrance Sunday, we honour all those who served, those who made the ultimate sacrifice, and the families and communities who carry their memory forward.

We will remember them. 🌺

29/10/2026

Apparently, a lot of people think Montserrat is buried. 🤯 🇲🇸

Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/OV7h6-E-jQg

Keryna Cassell, the voice behind Keryna Cravings, has spent four years vlogging food and travel across the Caribbean and beyond.

Montserrat is the place that keeps pulling her back, and one tour of the buried city showed her followers the island is very much still here.

Episode 4 of From the Emerald Isle is out now.

Have you ever been asked if Montserrat is still buried? Tell us in the comments. 👇

28/10/2026

Two vacancies in Montserrat with the Financial Services Commission 🇲🇸

Both posts sit in the Companies and Intellectual Property Office at Financial Services Commission Montserrat.

Deputy Registrar: supports the Registrar in running the Registry and overseeing the registration of companies, partnerships, trademarks, patents and other intellectual property. Law degree or equivalent, at least six years’ experience; a master’s in law is an asset.

Companies and Intellectual Property Officer: maintains the registration and records of companies, partnerships and intellectual property rights. Degree or equivalent in business, finance, management, accounting or law, at least two years’ experience. Current students in a relevant programme will be considered.

Closing date: Saturday 7 November 2026.

To apply or request a job description, email [email protected] or [email protected].

Share with anyone considering a move home.

22/10/2026

What if everything you needed for Montserrat was already in your phone?

Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/SabidAlISJg

Tavez Aymer, co-founder of Simply Alliouagana, joins Kei-Retta Farrell for Episode 3 of From the Emerald Isle.

A Cork Hill boy turned software engineer, Tavez is building from the UK a free app that puts Montserrat’s businesses, events, trails and visitor information in one place.

Why he built it, what it means for small businesses at home, and a first look at new features.

20/10/2026

The Montserrat Government UK Office is trying to reach recipients of the Humanitarian and Emergency Services Medal who could not receive their medals at the March ceremony in Montserrat.

The medal recognises service during the volcanic crisis, and the Office will present the outstanding medals in the UK in November.

If you know anyone named on the second slide, please send us a DM, or contact the Office by Monday 26 October: [email protected] or +44 7547 041069 (phone or WhatsApp).

Comments are off on this post to protect people’s privacy. Please share it with anyone who may know these families.

20/10/2026

The Montserrat Government UK Office extends warm congratulations to Ms Orinthia Lloyd, who proudly represented Montserrat at this year’s Miss Caribbean UK pageant, held on Saturday 17 October in London.

We also celebrate Ms Bykisa Weekes, who took part in this year’s pageant, showcasing the talent, confidence and ambition of Montserratian women.

It has been wonderful to see two Montserratian women take to the stage, celebrating their heritage, embracing their individuality and representing our island with pride.

A special thank you to the Montserratian community, both at home and across the diaspora, for rallying around Orinthia and Bykisa over the past few months. From sharing their journeys and casting votes to offering encouragement and showing up in support, your enthusiasm has been a wonderful reminder of the strength of our community and what we can achieve when we come together.

👏🏽 Congratulations once again to Orinthia and Bykisa! We are proud of you both and look forward to seeing all that you continue to achieve.

🇲🇸 Small island. Extraordinary talent.

16/10/2026

15/10/2026

"I'll never choose to be anything in any other life. Montserratian every single time." 🇲🇸

Episode 2 of From the Emerald Isle is here. Kei-Retta Farrell sits down with Bykisa Weekes and Orinthia Lloyd, the two finalists representing Montserrat at Miss Caribbean UK this year.

Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/QN5qr0i8cUQ

Bykisa was born in Montserrat and evacuated as a child during the eruption. Orinthia grew up in London and connects to Montserrat through her father's family. They talk about why they entered, the charities they are standing for, and what they want people to see when they step on stage.

The final is this Saturday, 17 October, at the Shaw Theatre in London. Come out and support them.

08/10/2026

This Black History Month, the first episode of our new podcast is live, featuring Stedroy Cabey.

Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/UPYs4HHzkY4

Our podcast, From the Emerald Isle, begins with an actor who came to London from Montserrat at 17 and built a career on stage and screen.

"Don't let that no stop you, because you have to get used to noes."

This month's theme is Honouring Our Communities, and Stedroy's story is the first of many Montserratian journeys we will be sharing.

07/10/2026

This Black History Month, we are honouring our communities and bringing visibility to the Montserratian experience here in the UK.

From the Emerald Isle, our new podcast, is one of the ways we are doing that. It is for Montserratians living abroad, here in the UK and on island.

Kei-Retta Farrell, Government of Montserrat Representative to the UK, shares what the series sets out to do: foster a sense of pride, show the range of Montserratians across sectors, industries and professions, and highlight practical ways Montserratians living here can support.

The first episode is coming soon.