The Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Housing and the Environment would like to cordially invite members of the public to our first Agriculture and Fisheries Forum. It will be held on Wednesday April 19th 2023 and in the Montserrat Cultural Centre Conference Room. The forum seeks to update the public on upcoming activities – e.g. white […]
Officials from the GB Non-native Species Secretariat (NNSS), part of the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), visited Montserrat as a follow up to the assistance previously provided to strengthen the island’s capacity to improve biosecurity. Head of GB Non-native Species Secretariat, Dr. Niall Moore and UK Overseas Territories Biosecurity Project Officer, Mr. James Millett
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The Government of Montserrat has received technical assistance through the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) on the establishment of an agro-processing facility. This is part of efforts to rebuild the economy and maximize every opportunity for sustainable development. The agricultural sector was one of the most affected by the volcanic eruptions and other natural disasters, as
The Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Housing and the Environment held its Staff Recognition and Awards Dinner on Thursday July 21, 2022 at the Montserrat Cultural Center. The event was held to recognize several staff members, retirees, farmers and stakeholders for outstanding service and performance over the years. Permanent Secretary Mrs. Beverly Mendes extended heartiest congratulations
The Physical Planning Unit (PPU) within the Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Housing and the Environment (MALHE), has received an application from Paradise Development Company for a subdivision of Twenty-One (21) lots in Woodlands at Block/Parcel 12/1/207. The subdivision would be conducted in three phases: See Figure 1 attached. In keeping with Section 16 of the
The Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Housing and the Environment (MAHLE) is informing local charities and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to apply for funding under the United Kingdom Overseas Territories (UKOTs) Fund, facilitated by the John Ellerman Foundation. The UK Overseas Territories Fund aims to provide a strategic response to environmental needs in the UKOT’s. Applications will
The Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Housing and the Environment (MALHE) today announced the availability of grant funding under its Housing Assistance Programme. Under the Housing Assistance Programme persons can apply for Financial Assistance of $40,000.00; Materials Grant of $40,000.00 and a Home Improvement Grant of $10,000.00. However, the Ministry noted that only a limited amount
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Coral reefs are vibrant ecosystems that face a very uncertain future under current climate predictions. The Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network’s report, Status of the Coral Reefs of the World: 2020, highlights an alarming decline in coral cover globally. Coral bleaching and disease have led to mass coral mortality events, and this is only predicted
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The General Public is advised that the Government of Montserrat has embarked on a major clean-up of the Little Bay area referred to as “the Boat Yard”, as this site is earmarked as part of the New Port Development. Consequently, Fishers are asked to contact Miss Lyandra Lee by visiting the Fisheries Office in Little
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
