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DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR PUBLIC INPUT ON THE PROPOSED MODIFICATION TO THE PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR NORTH MONTSERRAT 2012-2022

The Physical Planning Unit (PPU) within the Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Housing and the Environment (MALHE) is seeking more public input on the proposed modification to the ‘Physical Development Plan for North Montserrat 2012-2022’ as it relates to the zoning of lands in Upper Belham and Fort Ghaut in the Plymouth area, to allow for […]

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Department of Environment’s Beach Clean-Up A Success

Over 1300 lbs of plastic waste and abandoned fishing gear collected in one hour at the beach clean-up organised by the Department of the Environment on Saturday August 29th at Marguerita Bay. The Department of Environment and sponsors Birds Caribbean, organised a beach clean up to achieve major objectives of rallying support of civil society

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PUBLIC INPUT REQUIRED ON PROPOSED MODIFICATION TO THE PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR NORTH MONTSERRAT 2012-2022

The Physical Planning Unit (PPU) within the Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Housing and the Environment (MALHE) is seeking public input on proposed modification to the ‘Physical Development Plan for North Montserrat 2012-2022’ as it relates to the zoning of lands in Upper Belham and Fort Ghaut in the Plymouth area to allow for sand mining. 

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MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE IMPLEMENTS A WATER TANK INCENTIVE PROGRAMME

Release Date:  May 29, 2020  The Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Housing & the Environment continues to implement initiatives to assist residents and support food security on the island.  The Ministry, announced today that a limited supply of water tanks will be made available to members of the public under its regular agriculture support programme, and

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MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE MEETS WITH COMMERCIAL FARMERS

Release Date: May 26, 2020 Approximately sixty (60) farmers attended a Town Hall meeting on Monday May 25, organised by the Ministry of Agriculture, targeting commercial farmers. The meeting which was held at the Montserrat Cultural Centre allowed the attendees to voice their concerns with food production on island.Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Crenston C. Buffonge

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MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE ROLLS OUT COVID-19 CROP PRODUCTION INITIATIVES

The Ministry of Agriculture is today announcing the implementation of initiatives under its COVID-19 support programme. Members of the public can register to benefit from two initiatives which support the production of crops.  The two initiatives are ‘Backyard Garden Initiative’ and ‘Commercial Farming Initiative’.  Under the ‘Backyard Garden Initiative’ persons are invited to register for

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GOVERNMENT OF MONTSERRAT PROVIDES NEW HOUSES FOR TWO RESIDENTS

Release Date: March 10, 2020 The Government of Montserrat has provided permanent homes to two residents on island, under its Public Assistance Housing Programme. On Monday March 9, the Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Housing and the Environment (MALHE) handed over the keys for two single bedroom houses to Ivan ‘Heads’ Allen in St. Peters and

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MINISTER HOGAN TO DELIVER PRESENTATION AT ENVIRONMENT CONFERENCE IN ALDERNEY

The Minister of Agriculture, Trade, Lands, Housing & The Environment (Ag), Honourable Claude Hogan will be discussing the status of Montserrat’s environment at the ‘Inter-Island Environment Meeting (IIEM), and will deliver a presentation at the ‘Wilder Islands Conference,’ in Alderney.  Honourable Claude Hogan The Inter-Island Environment Meeting will be held on September 26 and 27,

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MOUNTAIN CHICKENS TO ARRIVE & BE PLACED IN A CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT

Montserrat is set to launch one of the most critical activities as part of the 20 year Mountain Chicken Recovery Programme. A number of frogs will be introduced into a controlled environment where it is envisaged that the parameters that have been established would reduce the impact of the deadly invasive fungal disease called chytridiomycosis

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Montserrat’s Environment Minister Discusses The Future of The Environment At OTs Meeting

The Honourable Minister of Agriculture, Trade, Lands, Housing and the Environment, David Osborne attended a two-day environment meeting in the Isle of Man aimed at discussing the future of the environment in the Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies. Minister Osborne joined other Ministers and senior officials from the UK Overseas Territories (OTs) and Crown Dependencies

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