Release Date: May 29, 2020 Small or micro 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 EC dollars ($10,000). The Government of Montserrat, through the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management is today announcing this additional package […]
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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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Release Date: May 27, 2020 The Government of Montserrat through its packages of financial support for businesses impacted by measures to contain the spread of COVID-19, has so far provided over eight hundred thousand dollars (EC$800,000) in financial assistance to successful applicants across all sectors. Seven hundred and twenty three thousand, six hundred and twenty-six
GOVERNMENT’S COVID19 FISCAL PACKAGES BENEFIT 494 PERSONS AT A VALUE OF $800,000 Read More »
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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Buses and Taxis Can Operate With Permission From The Minister of HealthRelease Date: May 21, 2020 As of 12:00a.m. on Friday May 22, businesses to include restaurants, cook shops, barber shops, and religious establishments will be allowed to operate, but must implement social distancing (6 feet apart) and sanitizing measures. The list of business and
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY GOVERNORPress Release – May 21, 2020 The initial phase of reopening the Montserrat Public Service commences Monday, May 25th, 2020. The Office of the Deputy Governor announced on Thursday May 21st, 2020, that this is in light of a Cabinet’s decision to ease public health restrictions on May 22nd 2020 based
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Release Date: May 15, 2020 The Ministry of Health and Social Services is today announcing that there are no active coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases on Montserrat; as the lone remaining active case of COVID-19 which was previously reported in the Ministry’s last update, has now made a full recovery. The island’s first case was confirmed
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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The general public is advised that supermarkets, shops, agents, Government Departments and businesses who are looking to import goods to top up their essential business can now register their cargo orders from Antigua, on the Ferry booking page for this coming Friday, May 15. There will be a minimum order restriction of one case per
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The business impact assessment conducted by the Trade and Quality Infrastructure Division, Office of the Premier has found that 3.6 million dollars in economic disruptions has occurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic, among other findings. The Business Impact Assessment for the local private sector was successfully conducted during the period March 25 to April 13
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