Montserrat Government UK Office

18/06/2026

"There was a notice on the window. No Blacks, no Irish, no dogs."

Alderman Joseph Allen MBE was just a boy when he first read those words. A son of Montserrat, he came to England in 1959, one of the Windrush generation who crossed an ocean on the promise of a better life and met a country that did not always want them.

What followed was a lifetime of quiet defiance and service. In 1987 he became Leicester's first Black councillor, a seat he held until 1993, and in 2015 he was made an Alderman of the city. Behind the titles is a simpler truth: a man who refused to be made small, and who spent his life making a way for those who came after.

We sat down with Alderman Joseph Allen to hear his story in his own words. The journey, the struggle, the community that Caribbean families built for one another, and the pride of a generation whose contribution to Britain cannot be denied.

This is a first glimpse. The full documentary portrait of Alderman Joseph Allen MBE arrives this Windrush Day.

In honour of those who came before, and the generation who made a way.

18/06/2026

Our summer is full of Montserrat. 🇲🇸🇬🇧

Family fun days, Heritage Day, a festival, Volcano Awareness Month and plenty more; a whole season of the community coming together across the UK.

Save this post so you have all the dates.

First up, the St Marks Church Dalston Family Fun Day this Saturday, 20 June, in London.

We hope to see you there.

17/06/2026

Some stories you do not just film. You sit with them.

Last week we spent an afternoon with Alderman Joseph Allen MBE, a son of Montserrat who came to Britain as a boy and built a life of service here.

What he shared, the journey, the struggle, and the generation who made a way for those who followed, stayed with us long after the cameras stopped.

A few moments from behind the scenes, ahead of something we are proud to share this Windrush Day.

In honour of those who came before. More very soon.

15/06/2026

The Government of Montserrat is recruiting a Chief Information Security Officer.

Based at the Office of the Deputy Governor and reporting to the Honourable Deputy Governor, the CISO will build and lead Montserrat's government-wide information security programme: setting the strategy, policies and frameworks that protect the island's most critical information assets, and leading the Computer Security Unit.

This is a senior post for an experienced information security leader, ideally with a Master's in cyber security or a related field, leading certifications such as CISSP, CISM or CISA, and 10+ years in the field including time in a leadership role.

For Montserratian professionals in the diaspora, a real chance to bring that expertise home and help shape how the island protects its digital future.

Full job description and how to apply: https://www.gomjobs.com/job.php?v=608

Deadline to apply: 18 June 2026

14/06/2026

The first ever Goat Water Fest, and what a day it was. 🇲🇸

Montserratians travelled from across the UK to London to celebrate goat water, the dish we all love.

Congratulations to Daniel Lewis, who took home both the top prize and the People's Choice award, with his pots sold out before the result was even announced. 🏆

With live performances and a masquerade troupe to entertain the large crowd, the first Goat Water Fest set the bar high.

Thank you to everyone who cooked, performed, organised and came out. This is what community tastes like.

09/06/2026

08/06/2026

Welcome Montserrat to the Blue Belt Programme 🌊

Montserrat becomes the latest UK Overseas Territory to join a global partnership protecting over 4 million square kilometres of ocean. Minister Stephen Doughty had the privilege of welcoming them at a special 10 year anniversary event.

From coral reefs and seagrass meadows to critically endangered hawksbill turtles, the island's waters are remarkable. Now these waters have a new layer of protection, as Montserrat is committing to protecting at least 20% of its maritime zone.

Through this partnership, we will support Montserrat to:

- Establish marine protected areas
- Build long-term resilience to climate change
- Strengthen sustainable marine management through data
- Develop local scientific capability

"The wellbeing of our oceans underpins our food and water security, the livelihoods of millions, and our natural world above and below the surface. We must protect and cherish our oceans and their incredible biodiversity.” - Minister Stephen Doughty

This milestone shows how, after 10 years of delivery, the momentum of the Blue Belt Programme continues.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4urrAqZ

Government Information Unit Montserrat HM Governor's Office in Montserrat

08/06/2026

Montserrat has officially joined the UK Government’s Blue Belt Programme, securing access to international scientific expertise and technical support to […]

04/06/2026

Montserratian Mrs Dulcie James has officially received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire, OBE.

Mrs James was presented with the honour by His Majesty The King during an investiture ceremony held at Windsor Castle on June 2.

She was named in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours List for her services to public and financial services and community development in Montserrat.

The OBE is among the United Kingdom’s most prestigious honours and is awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions to public life and their communities.

04/06/2026

Dr Graham Ryan will present an overview of the ongoing impacts of t...