Montserrat hosted its first ever Red Ensign Group Conference during the week April 1 to April 5, 2019 at the Montserrat Cultural Centre in the Sir George Martin Auditorium.  This conference brought together over 70 delegates and government representatives from United Kingdom, 9 delegates from the British Overseas Territories and 3 Crown Dependencies. One of the main purpose of the conference included discussion on matters related to best practices in order to enhance the performance of the British register in the international arena and to note and discuss the challenges of meeting the Coastal State obligations.  

Opening remarks were given by the Honourable Donaldson Romeo Premier, Special remarks by His Excellency the Governor, Mr. Andrew Pearce and special remarks by Ms. Katy Ware, the chairperson of the REG Conference.