The Government of Montserrat has adjusted the tariff rates on the importation of single use plastic bags, sugary drinks, tobacco products, pure natural drinks, health food supplements, live farm animals, most items of clothes and sanitary products. The new tariff rates took effect on Monday April 12, 2021 under S.R.O. 27 of 2021 Customs Duties […]
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Airport Set to Re-Open on Schedule- April 22, 2021 The Government of Montserrat is pleased to announce the successful completion of the Runway Resurfacing Project at the John A. Osborne Airport, which will reopen to the usual fixed-wing aircraft flight operations as scheduled, tomorrow Thursday April 22, at 7:00 a.m. The paving of the
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As part of efforts to cushion the economic impact on residents, brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent response measures, the Ministry of Health and Social Services, with funding through the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MoFEM) will be implementing several packages of assistance. The packages which will be offered include, ‘unemployment support’,
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Businesses on Montserrat facing financial difficulties due to COVID19 measures, can now apply for a direct one-off cash grant, up to a maximum of ten thousand Eastern Caribbean dollars ($10,000). Businesses that received assistance previously are not required to re-apply. The Government of Montserrat, through the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management has announced this
Montserrat Negotiates 2021/2022 Budget With UK Discussions between the Government of Montserrat and the United Kingdom Government, on the 2021-2022 budget for Montserrat begins on Monday January 18, 2021, as the Financial Aid Mission (FAM) convenes virtually. The annual mission allows for an agreement to be made on the budget allocation, and for key
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On Tuesday January 5, 2021 Government of Montserrat officials held a groundbreaking ceremony at the John A. Osborne Airport to signal the start of the construction phase of the new Air Traffic Control Tower. The Air Traffic Control Tower Project is a critical infrastructure project under the Capital Investment Programme for Resilient Economic Growth (CIPREG),
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Thursday November 26, 2020 – The Procurement Department within the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management will be facilitating a series of consultation meetings with their stakeholders, as part of the review of the 2019 Procurement Regulations. This review is part of efforts to improve Montserrat’s public procurement regulations, while at the same time ensuring
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“Montserrat Punching Above Its Weight in Programme Management” Government of Montserrat’s Programme Management Office (PMO) has been announced as the best PMO in the world by the Association for Project Management’s 2020 Awards. This extraordinary announcement was made by Chair of the APM, Debbie Lewis, during the awards ceremony on Monday, 16th November. The awards
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Montserrat’s Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Joseph E. Farrell is leading Montserrat’s delegation at the annual UK Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council (JMC), which commenced on Monday November 23 and will conclude on Thursday November 26, 2020. This year’s meeting is being held virtually, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and is being chaired
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The Government of Montserrat has approved a charge of EC$50.00 for the customs duties and consumption tax on barrels arriving on the island from November 15, 2020 to January 31, 2021. The decision, which was made by Cabinet, applies to barrels imported at Port Little Bay, or any customs port during the specified time. The
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