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CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS EXEMPTED FROM CUSTOMS DUTIES & TAX

The Government of Montserrat, through a Cabinet decision, has waived the customs duties and consumption tax for Christmas decorations imported between November 1 and December 24, 2021. This directive means that items such as LED electrical Christmas lights; low energy laser decorative spot lights; solar powered Christmas lights; Christmas trees; and Christmas decorations, which arrive […]

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CHRISTMAS BARRELS CONCESSIONS TO TAKE EFFECT ON NOVEMBER 15

Customs & Inland Revenue, News

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, 2021 to January 31, 2022. 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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MONTSERRAT TOURISM DIVISION TO ATTEND VIRTUAL WORLD TRAVEL MARKET

News, Tourism

The Montserrat Tourism Division will be participating in Virtual World Travel Market (WTM2021); a two-day event taking place on November 8-9, 2021. Unlike last year’s event, which was 100% virtual, WTM 2021 will be a hybrid event with the physical version taking place from November 1-3 at the Excel Centre in London, followed by the

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CLOSED WREATH LAYING CEREMONY PLANNED FOR REMEMBRANCE DAY ON MONTSERRAT

News, Office of the Deputy Governor

Remembrance Day will be observed this year on Sunday November 7, 2021 with a condensed Commemoration and Wreath Laying ceremony, starting at 8:00a.m. at the Cenotaph, opposite the Public Market in Little Bay. Due to the ongoing global COVID-19 Pandemic, this year’s Remembrance Day Service and Parade will be closed to the public. Only dignitaries,

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NATIONAL CONSULTATIONS ON THE NEW MONTSERRAT SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PLAN (MSDP) TO BEGIN NOVEMBER 1

Finance, News, Policy and Planning - Finance

The Government of Montserrat will commence national consultations from November 1, 2021 towards the creation of the new Montserrat Sustainable Development Plan (MSDP); the third national development plan for the island. The Ministry of Finance and Economic Management stated that the development of the new MSDP is also a time for local residents and persons

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MONTSERRAT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ‘CARIBBEAN COMEBACK’ TOURISM MONTH CAMPAIGN

News, Tourism

The Montserrat Tourism Division, Office of the Premier has welcomed the regional ‘Caribbean Comeback’ campaign to celebrate Caribbean Tourism Month in November 2021. On October 26, The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) issued a message on the importance of the initiative. “The CTO joins member countries, allied and affiliate members and Caribbean tourism interests in celebrating

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MONTSERRAT TRAVEL SURVEY AVAILABLE ONLINE FOR RESIDENTS

Access, News, Office of the Premier

As part of its continued work to improve access and connectivity to Montserrat, the Access Division, Office of the Premier is conducting a travel survey for local residents. The online ‘Montserrat Travel Survey for Local Residents’ is an important aspect of the Access Division’s stakeholder engagement; as the feedback received will be factored into the

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NOMINATION PERIOD FOR 2022 NATIONAL HONOURS & AWARDS EXTENDED TO OCTOBER 25, 2021

News, Office of the Premier

The nomination period for the 2022 National Honours and Awards has been extended to Monday October 25, 2021. The Committee for the National Honours and Awards agreed to this extension to afford nationals on Montserrat and in the Diaspora who may not have heard the previous announcements, one last opportunity to submit nominations. Members of the

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PWD ISSUES A STATEMENT ON THE IMPACT OF THE OCTOBER 13, 2021 HEAVY RAINFALL ON THE INFRASTRUCTURE

Communications & Works, News, Statements

The Public Works Department (PWD) in the Ministry of Communication, Works, Energy and Labour (MCWEL) has issued the following report based on their assessment of the rainy conditions associated with a tropical wave on Wednesday October 13, 2021. “On Wednesday October 13th, 2021, areas around Montserrat were impacted by an above normal weather event that

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RESIDENTS URGED TO CONTINUE WEARING FACE COVERINGS

Health, News

The Ministry of Health and Social Services is making an urgent appeal for residents to follow the face covering directive as stipulated by the Government’s Public Health–COVID-19 Suppression Orders. The Ministry has seen noticeable relaxation among the public as it relates to wearing face coverings in public spaces such as supermarkets, buses, health centres and

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