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Government Information Unit Montserrat Today, we reflect as a Government and as a people on our 19 loved ones who perished on this day 27 years ago.

On 25th June 1997, the island was plunged into darkness and subsequently mourning, when a dome collapse at the Soufriere Hills Volcano occurred causing a series of devastating pyroclastic flows which changed Montserrat and our lives forever.

Precious lives were snatched from us, 150 houses were destroyed and entire villages such as Streatham, Dyers, Harris, Bethel, Bramble, Trants, Farms and Spanish Point were severely impacted.

Today, as we reflect and remember this tragedy, we must take a moment of silence in reverence, to give honour to the families who still mourn the loss of their loved ones.

1. Alwin Allen, 44, a livestock farmer, died in Farms.
2. Alicia Joseph, 23, resident, died at her home in Farms.
3. Allister Joseph, 3 months, died with his mother in Farms.
4. Anthony Sutton, 72, resident, died at his home in Farms.
5. Benjamin/Joseph Brown, 71, a farmer, died in the central area of Montserrat.
6. Beryl Grant, 73, farmer and huckster, died in Harris.
7. Edith Greenaway, 69, resident, died at her home in Streathams.
8. Felina Celestine, 45, a farmer, died in Farrells.
9. Hezekiah Riley, age unknown, described as mentally unstable, died at his home in Streathams.
10. Horrace Boatswain, 66, airport worker, died in Farms.
11. Isolyn Lewis, 43, a farmer, died in Farrells.
12. Joseph Tuitt-White, 45, airport worker, died in Farms.
13. Joseph Greenaway, 62, resident, died at his home in Windy Hill.
14. Keithley Ponde, 32, a farmer, died in Farrells.
15. Mary Bernardine Harris, 44, resident, died at her home in Farms.
16. Melville Cuffy, 39, a farm worker, died in Farrells.
17. Phillip Robinson, 66, a farmer, died in Streathams.
18. Virginia Sutton, 70, resident, died at her home in Farms.
19. Winston Allen, 41, chauffeur and livestock farmer, died in Farms.

We honour your memories and your contributions to Montserrat. To the families, we think of you today and offer our condolences as you continue to grief; we know that no amount of time will take away the pain caused on this day but we pray for your continued daily strength.