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Lyston E. Skerritt appointed Director of Community, Youth and Sports Services

Leave a Comment / Community, Youth and Sports Services, Education, News

The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs, Sports & Ecclesiastes Services announces the appointment of Lyston E Skerritt to the post of Director in the recently reorganized Department of Community, Youth and Sports Services. The department was redesigned to reflect the Government of Montserrats’ commitment to Community development, youth advancement and Sports as a viable career […]

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Little Bay Port Development Launched to Boost Economy, Connectivity

News, Office of the Premier

The Government of Montserrat and the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) in cooperation with the United Kingdom Caribbean Infrastructure Fund (UKCIF) launched today with the Little Bay Port Development one of the largest projects in recent times in Montserrat. “Today’s launch of the port project marks one of the first steps towards the fulfilment of the

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MCWEL launches “ICT Love Connection” Programme

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The Ministry of Communication, Works, Energy and Labour, today launched the ICT Love Connection Programmme. 14 Elderly Residence at the Lookout Community Warden Assisted living will be the recipients of their very own smart phones. The main objective of this program is for the elderly to connect with loved ones at home and abroad, in

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Solar Project Press Conference and Site Visit

Premier Donaldson Romeo’s 2018 Christmas Greeting

News, Office of the Premier, Statements

Fellow Citizens, Residents, and friends of Montserrat, I greet you with the joy and blessings of this Christmas season. To our family and friends who have returned to the Emerald Isle for this season from studies, work and various other pursuits, welcome home. Have a wonderful and memorable Christmas. To those unable to

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CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS EXEMPTED FROM CUSTOMS DUTIES & TAX

Leave a Comment / Customs & Inland Revenue, News

The Government of Montserrat, through a Cabinet decision, has waived the customs duties and consumption tax for Christmas decorations imported from November 1 to December 24, 2018. This directive means that items such as LED electrical Christmas light; low energy laser decorative spot light; solar powered Christmas light; Christmas tree and Christmas decorations, which arrive

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CHRISTMAS BARRELS CONCESSIONS TO TAKE EFFECT NEXT WEEK

Leave a Comment / 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, 2018 to January 31, 2019. The decision, which was made by Cabinet, applies to a barrel imported during the specified time. The maximum number of barrels which can benefit

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ENERGY MINISTRY AWARDS EC1.89 MILLION DOLLAR CONTRACT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF 250 KW SOLAR POWER SYSTEM

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On Monday October 1, the Government of Montserrat, through the Ministry of Communications, Works, Labour and Energy awarded Florida-based Company ‘Salt Energy’ an EC $1.89 million dollar contract for the installation of a 250 kilowatt (KW) Solar power system on the island. The installation of this solar power system is the first phase of the

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COMMUNICATIONS MINISTRY WORKING TO UPDATE MONTSERRAT’S ICT LAWS

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The Ministry of Communication, Works, Energy & Labour (MCWEL) has engaged a Legal Consultant from the company Lex Romulus based in Barbados, to update and develop Montserrat’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) legislative framework. The Legal Consultant is expected to review current legislation and develop a robust legal and regulatory framework that builds public trust

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MONTSERRAT POSTAL SERVICES INSTALLS POST BOXES IN COMMUNITIES

Finance, Montserrat Postal Services, News

The Montserrat Postal Services has installed 70 post boxes across two communities here, as part of efforts to meet customers’ needs and provide easily accessible postal services to clients. Launch of Post Boxes at the Lookout Warden Assistance Complex The department recently installed 35 boxes at the Lookout Warden Supported Unit and another 35 at

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