Members of Cabinet met on Thursday August 18, 2022 and discussed a number of matters of national importance as follows:
RACE AND SPEED TRIAL (DESIGNATION OF PLACE) ORDER AMENDMENT TO SCHEDULE
Cabinet approved
- the issuance of the Race and Speed Trial (Designation of Place) Order for one year with effect from 1 August 2022 to 31 July 2023;
- List of persons permitted to participate in a race or speed trial is as follows:
Alaine Bourn
Alan Farara
Alvin Duberry
Andy Daley
Anisa T. M. Lindsey
Arlen Skerritt
Arnold Allen
Ashaunte Ellen Fenton
Bertram Hickson
Cameron Yearwood
Cedric Daley
Chivone Gerald
Clinton Lewis
Curtley Pond
Darell London
Daren Greer
Davelle Cabey
Davikah Crichlow
Dejuan Russell
Dennal Bramble
Denoy Campbell
Devon Williams
Dilleon Piper
Doniqueca Henry
Emari Estwick
Everson Farrel
Ezra Greer
Georgette Skerritt
Germaine Murraine
Gervaine Greenaway
Gilmore Williams
Jamaul Wade
James Adams
Jamilia F. L. Greenaway
Jason Halley
Jauvhed Warner
Jemuel Cabey
Jermaine Wade
Jervian R. Boatswain
John Osborne
Jouvelle Oliver
Jovarn E. M. Thornhill
Joven Greenaway
Jowayne Greenaway
Joyann Tuitt
J’vhaun White
Kayjason Martin
Keith Barzey
Keith Greenaway
Keithroy Martin
Kemar Bryant
Kenrick Hackett
Ke-Shawn Thornhill
Kwasi Ryan
Kzartan Williams
Lerian Cassell
Lionel Baker
Lorrian Warner
Maria Silcott
Marlena Fergus
Marlon Fergus
Marshalls And Pit Crews
Melvaughn Gerald
Meridith Lynch
Milykhia Mckenzie
Nevis Drag Drivers International Competitors
Nickyra Hickson
Oren Browne
Oswald West
Peter Wade
Philip Mulcare
Randall Murrain
Randy Fenton
Raymond Samuels
Renique Cassell
Reuel Hixon
Rhonda Boatswain
Rodney Browne
Rolston Daley
Rondel K. Tuitt
Sachin Redwood
Selvyn Maloney
Shammica Dash
Shane Cabey
Shaniece Moore
Shauvell Hixon
Shelzron Lee
Stefon Buffonge
Stephen Elwin
Stevel Rodney
Stevika T. A. Rodney
Terrence Tuitt
Terrod Chalmers
Terry Jerry Prince
Teshaun Wells
Theodore Whyte
Thousland Galloway
Tora Cabey
Toya Martin
Trevorne Pond
Triston Jeffers
Twila Fenton
Victor James Jr.
The following registered nurses:
Alex Ackie
Danelda Henry
Lystra Fagan
Nadine Sweeney
Camelle Yearwood
A member of the Royal Montserrat Police Service
A member of the Montserrat Fire and Rescue Service
A medical practitioner registered under the Medical Act (Cap. 14.02)
Marshalls and pit crew members
3. the amendment of Schedule 5, to specify Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays during the period 1 August 2022 to 31 July 2023.
REQUEST FOR DUTY FREE EXEMPTION FOR MS MABEL VENZEN
Cabinet approved
- the exemption from Customs Duty and Consumption Tax for Ms Mabel Venzen.
- that the exemption would be for one (1) year, effective from 19 August 2022 to 18 August 2023.
FISCAL RELIEF PACKAGE THROUGH ELECTRICITY BILL PAYMENT
Cabinet approved
- monthly payments in the following amounts, over the three (3) month period, for customers in the categories as indicated:
| Monthly Amount | Monthly Consumption Range |
| $300 | 31 – 100 KWh |
| $200 | 101 – 200 KWh |
| $100 | 201 KWh and over |
2. Persons who consumed 30KWh and below will not receive any payment unless they indicate to the Social Welfare Department that they had been present on island and their consumption was below the threshold. If sufficient evidence was provided, their accounts will be credited monthly with $300;
Cabinet requested a report from Montserrat Utilities Limited (MUL), after the second month of payments, to determine the Company’s financial position.
VISIT OF FILM CREW
Cabinet noted that in collaboration with the Tourism Division, a film crew was desirous of visiting the island in October 2022 to do a 90-minute documentary on Montserrat.
PUBLIC SERVICE REFORM
Cabinet noted the aim to have the Public Service appropriately equipped to deliver government policy. Reform would be progressed as opportunities arise, and where there is the greatest need. Changes within the current financial and headcount envelopes will be actioned. All opportunities will aim to include development, training and mobility opportunities.
REPAIRS AT MONTSERRAT CULTURAL CENTRE
Cabinet noted that members of the HMS Protector had completed repairs to the shutters at the Montserrat Cultural Centre. Assistance had been provided by MS Osborne Ltd with a portion of the materials.