Diaspora Database
Register Your Interest
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Join our growing network of Montserratians and those of Montserratian heritage around the world. By registering, you will stay informed about opportunities to contribute to Montserrat’s development while helping us build a stronger, more connected global diaspora.
What is the Montserrat Diaspora Database?
The Montserrat Diaspora Database is an initiative of the Montserrat Government UK Office (MGUKO) to connect Montserratians and persons of Montserratian heritage worldwide with opportunities to engage in Montserrat’s social, cultural, and economic development.
The database helps us to:
- Understand where diaspora communities are based
- Identify skills, professional expertise, and areas of interest
- Strengthen economic, cultural, and social links between Montserrat and its global diaspora
- Support government planning and international engagement
How Does This Support Government Recruitment, Skills Gaps & Voluntary Opportunities?
The Government of Montserrat is actively engaging diaspora talent to support national development and meet skills needs across sectors.
Your registration will help:
- Understand the Global Diaspora Profile: Identify where Montserratians abroad are located and what skills they bring.
- Address Skills Gaps: Match expertise in the diaspora with priority sectors in Montserrat’s public and private sectors.
- Support Recruitment and Capacity Development:Provide pathways for diaspora professionals to explore employment, consultancy, or secondment opportunities.
- Enable Short-Term & Remote Engagement:Identify individuals interested in project-based work, remote support, or volunteer assignments.
- Promote Volunteering & Mentorship:Connect community members with opportunities to support education, business development, youth initiatives, cultural preservation, and community projects.
- Strengthen Community Networks:Receive updates, event invitations, and opportunities to contribute your experiences and insights to Montserrat’s long-term development.
Who Should Register?
We welcome registrations from Montserratians and people of Montserratian heritage living anywhere in the world, including the:
- United Kingdom
- Europe
- North America
- Canada
- Caribbean
- Latin America
- Africa
- Asia
- Australia & New Zealand
Registration is particularly encouraged for:
- Professionals & Skilled Workers: Interested in public sector roles, consultancies, or project work.
- Business Owners & Investors: Looking to support economic growth, innovation, and enterprise development.
- Community Members & Volunteers:Willing to contribute through volunteering, mentorship, or skills-sharing.
- Students & Early-Career Professionals:Seeking opportunities to grow, connect, and engage with Montserrat’s development.
How Will Your Data Be Used?
Your information will help us to:
- Build an accurate picture of Montserratians abroad: locations, skills, and interests
- Share relevant opportunities based on your profession or preferences
- Inform recruitment initiatives and strategic workforce planning
- Strengthen engagement between Montserrat and its global diaspora
- Support collaboration across sectors
We will never share your data without your consent.
Data Protection & Privacy
Your personal information is protected in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
- Your data will only be accessed by authorised MGUKO personnel
- It may be securely shared with relevant Government of Montserrat departments for official purposes
- International transfers are made under the UK GDPR’s public-interest provisions for inter-governmental cooperation
- Your information will not be sold or shared with third parties without consent
You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting admin@montserrat-gov.org.
Ready to Join?
It only takes a few minutes to register. Become part of Montserrat’s future by joining our global diaspora network today.