The Montserrat Volcano Observatory (MVO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. TiVonne Howe as the organization’s newest Volcanologist. Dr. Howe joins the scientific team following the successful completion of her PhD, which explored volcanic gas behaviour and the role of carbon dioxide and water vapour in magma beneath volcanoes in the Lesser Antilles. … Read More
Preliminary Statement SAC 30 v1
The Montserrat Volcano Observatory (MVO) recently welcomed Jade Every, an intern with the Department of Public Order and Safety in Saba, who visited the organisation as part of her ongoing work to develop a volcano preparedness and response plan for the island of Saba. Every’s visit forms an important step in strengthening Saba’s readiness for … Read More
MVO staff members Venus Bass (Seismic Technician) and Arvid Ramdeane (Scientific Software Engineer) recently travelled to Austin, Texas to participate in the first North America SeisComP Users and Training Meeting, held from November 4–7, 2025. They attended alongside UWI-SRC representatives Nisha Nath (Chief Research Technician) and Hannah Ramsingh-Reddock (Research Technician). Hosted by TexNet in partnership … Read More
The Montserrat Volcano Observatory (MVO) is proud to announce the awardees of the 2025 Creative Writing Competition. This year’s theme, “The Soufrière Hills Volcano: Untold Chapters,” invited writers across the island to share true stories, personal memories, and community experiences connected to the Soufrière Hills Volcano. The response was overwhelming, with more than 70 entries … Read More
Staff of the Montserrat Volcano Observatory (MVO) participated in a practical training session led by Mr. Chris Sealy from the Montserrat National Trust (MNT) on the use of the iNaturalist app for cataloguing flora and fauna across the island. The session, held at the MVO, introduced staff to the iNaturalist appused to identify and record … Read More
The Montserrat Volcano Observatory (MVO) had an exciting presence at this year’s Career Fair Day, giving students a chance to learn about the wide range of careers available at the Observatory. Students from Montserrat Secondary School, local primary schools, and even other curious visitors explored the MVO booth, discovering the many ways science, technology, and … Read More
The Montserrat Volcano Observatory (MVO) has officially launched the Creative Writing Competition 2025, inviting people of all ages to share true experiences of the Soufrière Hills Volcano. The competition is being held as part of the Alliouagana Festival of the Word (AFW LitFest) 2025, Montserrat’s annual literary celebration. Under the theme “Untold Chapters”, the competition … Read More
This summer, the Montserrat Volcano Observatory (MVO) opened its doors to several youth groups, giving children an opportunity to explore and learn more about Montserrat’s Soufrière Hills Volcano. Participants from the Escape Summer Programme, the Calabash Bus Tour, and the Montserrat Public Library Summer School visited the Observatory during July and August. Each visit included … Read More
This summer, the Montserrat Volcano Observatory (MVO) welcomed high school student Marlin Humphreys for a two-week internship that provided a unique opportunity to explore the science of active volcanism up close. Marlin, a student at Stanford Online High School and resident of Saint Kitts, joined the MVO team from July 28 to August 8, 2025. … Read More
