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PREMIER FARRELL DELEGATION MEETS WITH MONTSERRATIANS IN MANCHESTER & LEICESTER

The Premier of Montserrat, Hon. Joseph E. Farrell had an opportunity to meet with Montserratians living in Manchester and Leicester last week to highlight the developments happening on island and to encourage them to invest and or return to the island. Premier Farrell was in the United Kingdom UK for the annual Joint Ministerial Council […]

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MONTSERRAT CARNIVAL 2021 DUBBED A COMMUNITY AFFAIR (Dec 17, 2021 to Jan 3, 2022)

MAC, News

The Montserrat Arts Council (MAC) embarks on a journey to bring a Carnival season that is a climatic, pandemic tension-releaser, celebrating our culture, heritage and traditions. Montserrat’s annual Carnival will be hosted as a multifaceted experience combining virtual and community face-to-face celebrations from Friday December 17, 2021 to Monday January 3, 2022. Montserrat’s annual Carnival

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NO LOCAL CASES OF COVID-19

COVID, Health, News

On Friday November 12, The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) announced that there are no active cases of COVID-19 on island. Ministry of Health officials indicate that while this is cause for celebration; infections can be imported even despite the stringent border controls. Hence, there is a continued need for the Ministry to

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COVID-19 VACCINATION LETTER REQUIRED FOR TRAVEL TO THE UNITED KINGDOM

Health, News

Travelers to the United Kingdom from Montserrat now require a verification letter as proof of COVID-19 vaccination. This important notice comes from the Ministry of Health and Social Services on Montserrat which is the issuing body for these letters for persons who have been vaccinated in Montserrat. To request a verification letter, travelers should contact

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Christmas Lighting Competition To Be Held In December

News, Tourism

The Montserrat Tourism Division in collaboration with the Montserrat Arts Council, Office of the Premier, will be holding its Christmas Lighting Competition this year. The competition will have two categories: householders and businesses. Interested individuals are invited to register with the Tourism Division on 491 4703/415 4700 or with the Montserrat Arts Council on 491

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HON CHARLES KIRNON IS ACTING PREMIER FROM NOV 11-21 WHILE PREMIER FARRELL ATTENDS JMC

News, Office of the Premier

Minister of Education, Health, Social Services, Sports, Youth and Ecclesiastical Affairs, Hon. Charles Kirnon is the acting Premier of Montserrat effective today (November 11, 2021) until November 21, 2021, while Premier, Hon. Joseph E. Farrell is away on overseas duty. Hon. Farrell left the island today to attend the Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) in the

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2021 TOURISM TRAINING PROGRAMME ENDS WITH TOUR GUIDE TRAINING

News, Office of the Premier, Tourism

The Montserrat Tourism Division, Office of the Premier ended its 2021 tourism stakeholder training programme with a one-week workshop that focused on tour guiding, tour and taxi operations. The course, which ran from October 25 to November 2, was facilitated by Ms. Kathryn Mc Connie from Tours Incredible which is based in Trinidad & Tobago.

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CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS EXEMPTED FROM CUSTOMS DUTIES & TAX

Customs & Inland Revenue, News

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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