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October 2010 Issue
Montserrat Reef Project to Enhance the Marine Ecosystem
“Are You Ready? Alright Then! Montserrat Arrow Festival 2010
Special Packages from the Luxurious Royal Palm Club
The 2nd Montserrat Literary Festival To Begin Soon
Registration Still Open for the Volcano Half Marathon on November 27th  Running enthusiasts can still register for one of the most unique marathon experiences in the world. Following the overwhelming success of last year’s inaugural event, the 2nd Montserrat Volcano Half Marathon will take place on Saturday 27th November 2010 and runners from all around the globe are invited to join in. The strenuous 13.1-mile course is very hilly and not for the faint-hearted, although there will also be a shorter Fun Run/Walk on the day if you want to take it easy. Registration forms, information on prizes and other details are available at www.volcanorunner.com
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Montserrat News. October 2010
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Tourism Challenge Fund recipients Caribbean Marine Projects is currently implementing the Montserrat Reef Project (MRP), aimed at enhancing the island’s marine ecosystem. The Project is being executed in collaboration with The Reef Ball Foundation, and involves building an artificial reef from corals that would have been destroyed in the development of the new port facilities and town at Little Bay. The reef balls are presently being built on Montserrat with the aid of volunteers and are designed to allow water filtration and movement which will aid in coral growth. After deploying the reef structure, the next step will be to do coral clippings and transplant them onto the reef balls. This will lead to the creation of new reefs, habitats, and breeding grounds for fish and aquatic life. Andrew Myers and Emmy Aston of Caribbean Marine Projects also operate the ScubaMontserrat dive shop on-island and hope that this initiative will provide impetus and funding resources for the implementation of other projects aimed at protecting Montserrat’s natural beauty. You can follow the MRP on Facebook at Montserrat Reef Project, contact them by e-mail at 
The recent passing of Montserrat’s Soca King of the World, Alphonsus “Arrow†Cassell of “Hot, Hot, Hot” fame, touched the hearts of thousands of his fans, friends and family worldwide. Considered a National Hero, the island has been looking at ways to honour this famous son-of-the soil, who promoted Montserrat overseas for over three decades through his infectious soca music. In this regard, a concert to honour Arrow will be held during the upcoming Festival season. In addition, the Hon. Chief Minister announced that this year’s Festival will be named “Arrow’s Festivalâ€. The revised slogan for the Festival has now been altered to, “Are You Ready? Alright Then! Montserrat Arrow Festival 2010â€. For more details on upcoming Festival events, visit the Montserrat Festival (MONFEST) website at 
The Royal Palm Club Inn is offering special accommodation packages for the Winter 2010/2011 season, starting from US$520. This plantation style property, sits amid five acres of tropical gardens and has panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea. Four and seven night packages in the Garden Suite start at US$520 and US$910 respectively. Accommodation in the luxurious Royal Palm Suite for four nights is priced at US $740 and US$1295 for seven nights. These prices all include daily continental breakfast, all taxes, are based on double occupancy and have to be booked by November 30th, 2010. Packages that include nightly dinner at the on-site Verandah Restaurant and single occupancy rates, are also available on request. Whether you choose their Garden Suite next to the pool with its king-sized bed, sitting area, and large bathroom, or their luxurious five-roomed Royal Palm Suite overflowing with Caribbean charm, a stay at the Royal Palm Club Inn is sure to enhance your Montserrat experience. For more information call (664) 491 2671/496 4131, email 
From November 12-14, 2010, literary enthusiasts are invited to attend Montserrat’s second annual literary festival, the Alliouagana Festival of the Word. With the theme Discovering New Worlds Through Words, the three-day event will bring together, acclaimed writers and readers from the Caribbean, North America, the UK and Australia for readings, conversations, lectures, panel discussions and workshops. For further details and information contact Gracelyn Cassell at (664) 491 3924, by email at 
