Montserrat August 14, 1995
No need to Panic
Chief Minister Reuben Meade says in spite of volcanic activity, his administration will continue to
broaden the economic base of the island.
Commenting on the impact volcanic activity could have on the island, Meade said the fear of a
temporary loss of the American University of the Caribbean (AUC) Medical School should not cause
panic among residents and the business community. “We shall continue the development of
manufacturing industries, the ‘informatics sector’, tourism and agriculture,” he said. Adding, we need
to be in a position to be able to bounce back when one of our major economic activities comes to a
halt foe one reason or the other.”
The chief Minister said despite criticisms on the manner in which the rice factory was established, it is
up and running. “That is an important project to us here in Montserrat and that is one of the projects
which we are putting in place to broaden the economic base,” he said.
The water project is delayed but the Chief Minister said it will be on stream again by early 1996. He
expressed the view that government must be seen as the initiator instead of the facilitator of
investment and declared, “This government is committed to putting funds into any investment activity in
Montserrat.”
Montserrat August 17, 1995
BDF Nurses Help OUT
A team of medical personnel from the Barbados Defence has arrived here to assist with increasing
demands in the designated volcano safe areas.
Making the announcement, Chief Minister Reuben Meade said ‘given the fact that we are splitting our
medical personnel especially nurses between Glendon Hospital and the centres in the north where
we have infirmed individuals, the Barbados Defence Force has made a very generous offer and we
have accepted it.”
He said the arrival of the nurses provides for better cover for the individuals in the shelters who require
medical assistance and attention around the clock.
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