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Premier Meade says MCAP is delivering for Montserrat
16th May 2012
BRADES, Montserrat – The Honourable Premier Reuben T. Meade says his administration continues to deliver the goods to put Montserrat on the path to self sustainability.
In a statement released today, Premier Meade said the Government of Montserrat has satisfied all the conditions established for the approval of the single programming document with the European Union, which he signed on Tuesday along with Ambassador Valeriano Diaz, Head of Delegation of the European Union to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean.
The EU will give Montserrat 55.9 million Eastern Caribbean Dollars under the 10th European Development Fund (EDF) programme towards its capital development programme.
“It is the culmination of discussions and negotiations with the EU which was finally agreed in February 2012 during our most recent visit to Brussels. The funds have been allocated to the Port Development Project and Little Bay Development. The total allocation is 15.6M Euros to be disbursed in three tranches. In order to facilitate the draw down one of the targets to be met is the signing of a construction contract for the port project by mid June of 2013.
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95 medals to be awarded at Diamond Jubilee Celebrations on Montserrat
16th May 2012
BRADES, Montserrat – A total of 95 medals will be awarded for outstanding service to officers in the Royal Montserrat Police Service, the fire and prison Services and the Royal Montserrat Defence Force, as part celebrations to commemorate the 60th year of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.
Along with 200 other nations in the world, Montserrat will light the World Jubilee Beacon on June 4 outside the Montserrat Cultural Centre at 7:30pm. This will be followed by a fireworks display, His Excellency the Governor Adrian Davis confirmed on Wednesday, May 16, 2012.
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Montserrat’s Governor Davis now on Twitter
16th May 2012
BRADES, Montserrat – His Excellency the Governor Adrian Davis is now using the popular social media tool Twitter.
Governor Davis at his monthly press briefing said he’s been using Twitter for about a week now and is still learning more about it. To date, he only has 24 followers but hopes to increase that as he goes.
Since taking office in April 2011, the governor has been committed to using as many different forms of communication to reach the residents of Montserrat and nationals abroad. He has held several town hall sessions in various communities, increased the publication of the Government House newsletter and meets monthly with the local press corps. He also said he wants to increase the number of media releases from his office, so the public can stay abreast of what is happening.
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Governor’s Office releases A Visitor’s Guide to Consular Services
16th May 2012
BRADES, Montserrat – The Governor’s Office, in collaboration with the Deputy Governor’s Office and the Royal Montserrat Police Service recently launched a leaflet entitled “Welcome to Montserrat: A Visitor’s Guide to Consular Services.”
The guide is issued to all first time arrivals and those who have not visited Montserrat for a few years. It explains who to turn to in the event of an emergency.Read more…
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Special Ferry Service on Friday, May 18th 2012
16th May 2012
BRADES, Montserrat – On Friday May 18th 2012, there will be a special ferry service to Antigua to accommodate persons who are desirous of applying for a visa for the UK. A special ‘Clinic’ will be held on Antigua on that day from 9:00am to 5:00pm to facilitate the process and a special ferry fare of EC$200 round trip is being offered. The Ferry will depart Montserrat for Antigua at 6:30am and will depart Antigua for Montserrat at 6:00pm.
Persons are reminded that no advance ticketing is required, as travellers can purchase their tickets upon check-in. However, to facilitate ticketing, check-in and other clearances at the point of sale at the ports, passengers are asked to check-in 90 minutes in advance when travelling from Antigua and 60 minutes before the scheduled time for departure from Montserrat.For further information on the service contact Mr. Roosevelt Jemmotte at 664 496 9912 in Montserrat and Mrs. Jennifer Burke in Antigua at 268 778 9786.
Additional information on the ferry service, updates as well as general tourism information can be found at www.visitmontserrat.com or email info@montserrattourism.ms
