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Montserrat Attends Two-Day Workshop on Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation

Montserrat’s attendance at a two-day workshop on Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation in Trinidad has yielded some positive results for the island. Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Agriculture, Housing, Lands, and the Environment (MAHLE) Beverley Mendes and Public Information and Education Officer at the Disaster Management Coordination Agency (DMCA) Shirlian Queeley participated […]

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First Female Officer Commissioned

Governor's Office, News, Office of the Deputy Governor

For the first time in its history the Royal Montserrat Defence Force (RMDF) has commissioned a Female Officer. Her Excellency the Governor presided over a brief ceremony for the Royal Montserrat Defence Force on Tuesday July 11th 2023 where Officer Cadet Carmencita Duberry was Commissioned as a Second Lieutenant (2Lt) in the Royal Montserrat

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PUBLIC HOLIDAY TO CELEBRATE THE OFFICIAL BIRTHDAY OF KING CHARLES III – Monday June 19th 2023

News, Office of the Deputy Governor, Press Release

The public is asked to note that Monday June 19th 2023 will be observed as a general Public Holiday to celebrate the official birthday of King Charles III. On this day, all stores and shops may open for sale. The King’s Birthday Parade, marking the official celebration of the Monarch’s Birthday will take place on

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2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season Message from the Director of the DMCA Alvin Ryan

DMCA, News, Statements

Today, the 1st of June, marks the start of the Atlantic Hurricane Season, and forecasters advise that this season will bring near-normal levels of storm activity to the region. We, therefore, must all play our part to be as prepared as possible. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting a 40% chance of a

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2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season Message from the Governor (A.g) Mrs. Lyndell Simpson

DMCA, Governor's Office, News, Office of the Deputy Governor, Statements

As we approach the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season, I would like to join the Honourable Premier and the Disaster Management Coordination Agency (DMCA) to encourage the people of Montserrat to make every effort to prepare for this Hurricane Season. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has predicted a near-normal hurricane season this year, with

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MONTSERRAT CABINET APPROVES PROPOSAL TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO ZONE V

DMCA, News, Tourism

Cabinet has approved a proposal to improve access to Zone V (Plymouth) for tourism starting Friday, 1 June 2023. The Montserrat Cabinet gave its nod on April 27th, 2023, to ensure a clear and transparent process for access to the exclusion zone for tourism purposes. The new proposal involves the establishment of Access Wardens to

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Cabinet Approves Government of Montserrat 2023/2024 Priority areas for Scholarship Awards and Professional Qualifications

Human Resource Management Unit, News, Office of the Deputy Governor

Cabinet has approved the Government of Montserrat Priority List for Long Term Courses of Study and Professional Qualifications to be pursued in the 2023/2024 academic year. Cabinet Decision 179/2023 approved 68 areas listed in order of priority for Long Term Learning. The Priority List is ranked according to the Government’s 2023-2024 Policy Agenda. Cabinet also

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Applications Open for Commonwealth Scholarship

Education, Office of the Deputy Governor

The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the United Kingdom (CSC) is now inviting nominations from Montserrat for Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships for the 2023/2024 academic year. The Commonwealth Scholarship programme is aimed at students from across the Commonwealth who would not otherwise be able to afford to study in the UK. The scheme supports future leaders and

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Seven Individuals Awarded Government of Montserrat Scholarships -2022/2023

News, Office of the Deputy Governor

The Government of Montserrat (GoM) has awarded scholarships to seven individuals to pursue undergraduate studies abroad. The Recipients of the 2022/2023 National Scholarships as approved by Cabinet Decision 396/2022 are as follows: Name Priority Area Course of Study Anisha Turner 1 BSc Plant Science Kenita Barzey 2 Pre-Health/BSc in Pharmacy Kerry-Ann Weekes 3 BSc General/Registered

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Cabinet Approves Government of Montserrat 2022/2023 Priority areas for
Scholarship Awards and Professional Qualifications

News, Office of the Deputy Governor

Cabinet has approved the Government of Montserrat Priority List for Long Term Courses of Study and Professional Qualifications to be pursued in the 2022/2023 academic year. Cabinet Decision 327/2022 approved 30 areas listed in order of priority for Long Term Learning and another 42 priority areas listed under professional qualifications. The Priority List is ranked

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