Statement by Hon. Crenston Buffonge The Government of Montserrat is pleased to announce that sand mining in the Upper Belham Valley in Zone V can now formally take place. The sand mining industry is considered a key sector for the Government of Montserrat. It is the main export commodity from Montserrat, and the industry employs […]
The Department of Environment is inviting persons to attend the 30th anniversary of National Tree Planting Day, on Wednesday 15th December 2021. Persons can purchase 3 plants for just $10, including Spice Guava, Sugar Apple and more. There will also be other plants for sale for just $25, including Hamlin Orange, Dragon Fruit and even
The Ministry of Agriculture, on Monday August 16, distributed 400 plantain slips to 20 farmers to launch a programme aimed at increasing the availability of plantains on the island. The programme, which is the brainchild of the Minister of Agriculture, Honourable Crenston Buffonge, uses a rapid increase plantain propagation method known as PIF, to produce
A four-member team is visiting Montserrat as part of a scoping mission to digitize the Montserrat Land Registry, maps and other critical land documents. The mission is the first phase in the digitization process geared towards gathering the relevant information and inventory to create a digitization plan with recommendations for Montserrat. The mission is being funded
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The Ministry of Agriculture on Tuesday March 2 2021, commissioned a new tractor and an aquaponics system as part of efforts to boost food production and encourage the use of organic farming technology. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, the Minister, Honourable Crenston Buffonge said it is important for us on Montserrat to have and consume
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The General Public is hereby informed that Cabinet has approved an amendment to the Crown Title Act, to extend the deadline for unclaimed land applications from 31st December 2020 to 31st December 2030. The Legislative Assembly is expected to further approve this amendment in December 2020. The Crown Title Act, Chapter 8.11 of the Revised Laws
30th consecutive hosting of the annual National Tree Planting Day Preparations are nearing completion for the hosting of National Tree Planting Day 2020, which is scheduled for Wednesday 16th December. Distribution of plants will begin at 7:00 a.m. at the Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Housing and the Environment compound in Brades. Residents are reminded to
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The Ministry of Agriculture under the advice of the Chief Veterinary Officer is informing the public that due to the recent outbreak of HAPI (Avian Influenza) in Europe, CARICOM through the Competent Authorities in the Member States, has implemented a temporary restriction on the importation of some products from the UK and the Netherlands. The
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A virtual consultation aimed at assessing Montserrat’s readiness to launch business focused around the ocean is slated for tonight at 7PM. The consultation will be held via zoom. A new wave of economic thought referred to as the ‘Blue Economy’ has recently emerged from the kaleidoscope ofcoloured economies (green, brown, black, orange). This approach encourages
Mountain Chickens Introduced To Semi-Wild Enclosure Last Year Survived Chytrid For the first time ever the Department of Environment, Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust and the Montserrat National Trust have successfully cleared deadly amphibian chytrid fungus from a population of captive mountain chicken frogs in a facility that replicates a wild setting. This fantastic result represents what is believed to be a world-first,
