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MONTSERRAT TO RECEIVE 2.5 MILLION POUNDS FROM THE UK FOR COVID19 RESPONSE

Additional support anticipated following this initial immediate commitment of 2.5 million pounds  The Government of Montserrat has received written confirmation from the Department for International Development (DFID) that £2.5m will be added to Montserrat’s 2020/21 Financial Aid allocation, to fund the island’s immediate response to COVID-19 following a detailed request and submission by the Ministry […]

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APPLICATION PROCESS NOW OPEN FOR TOURISM SECTOR COVID19 FINANCIAL SUPPORT PACKAGE

The Government of Montserrat through the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MOFEM), is now accepting applications for financial assistance from individuals and businesses in the tourism sector, as part of the fiscal stimulus package announced on Wednesday April 1, in response to COVID-19.  This package, which offers direct financial support to employees in the

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AUTOPSY ORDERED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF DEATH OF MUSICIAN ‘BLACK THE RIPPER’

An autopsy is to be conducted on the body of British rapper Dean West also known as ‘Black The Ripper’. The Royal Montserrat Police Service (RMPS) announced this today in a statement which also confirmed that the well-known UK rapper who arrived on Montserrat on February 25, 2020, died while holidaying here.  The Commissioner of

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IMPROVEMENT IN CURFEW COMPLIANCE OBSERVED BY THE POLICE

Release Date: April 3, 2020 The Royal Montserrat Police Service (RMPS) has reported noticeable compliance with the 24-hour curfew and new measures implemented by the Government of Montserrat; effective March 28, 2020 at 6:00p.m. until April 14, 2020 at 12a.m.  Commissioner of Police, Steve Foster said the first couple of days showed persons did not

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GOVERNMENT OFFERS FISCAL STIMULUS PACKAGE IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19

Release Date: April 1, 2020 The Government of Montserrat today announced a broad and bold package of financial support and other incentives for those impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.  This initial phase of fiscal stimulus has been developed to provide the necessary financial assistance to employees and businesses affected by the mandated restrictions previously

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24 HOUR CURFEW UNTIL APRIL 14 AMONG NEW MEASURES ANNOUNCED BY GOVERNMENT

Release Date: March 28, 2020 The Government of Montserrat today (March 28, 2020) announced more stringent measures to contain and prevent further spread of COVID-19 on Montserrat; as there are currently five confirmed cases on the island.  The Government of Montserrat made the announcement in a joint live virtual press conference with the Governor, His

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DENGUE CASES ON THE INCREASE ON MONTSERRAT – PUBLIC TO REMAIN VIGILANT

Release Date: March 26, 2020 While COVID-19 concerns demands local attention; another health threat (dengue) is proving challenging for Montserrat.  The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) said an outbreak of dengue emerged on island in October 2019 and five months later, it is still proving difficult to contain. To date there have been

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