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

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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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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MONTSERRAT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ‘CARIBBEAN COMEBACK’ TOURISM MONTH CAMPAIGN

News, Tourism

The Montserrat Tourism Division, Office of the Premier has welcomed the regional ‘Caribbean Comeback’ campaign to celebrate Caribbean Tourism Month in November 2021. On October 26, The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) issued a message on the importance of the initiative. “The CTO joins member countries, allied and affiliate members and Caribbean tourism interests in celebrating

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MONTSERRAT TRAVEL SURVEY AVAILABLE ONLINE FOR RESIDENTS

Access, News, Office of the Premier

As part of its continued work to improve access and connectivity to Montserrat, the Access Division, Office of the Premier is conducting a travel survey for local residents. The online ‘Montserrat Travel Survey for Local Residents’ is an important aspect of the Access Division’s stakeholder engagement; as the feedback received will be factored into the

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NOMINATION PERIOD FOR 2022 NATIONAL HONOURS & AWARDS EXTENDED TO OCTOBER 25, 2021

News, Office of the Premier

The nomination period for the 2022 National Honours and Awards has been extended to Monday October 25, 2021. The Committee for the National Honours and Awards agreed to this extension to afford nationals on Montserrat and in the Diaspora who may not have heard the previous announcements, one last opportunity to submit nominations. Members of the

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APPLICATIONS INVITED FOR GoM ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT SCHEME

Finance, News, Trade & Infrastructure Division

As of today Monday October 11, 2021, existing and new businesses on Montserrat can submit applications for funding under the much-anticipated Government of Montserrat Enterprise Development Scheme (EDS). The scheme will make EC$1.1mil available to the private sector to support business innovation, grow employment, and strengthen existing and emerging businesses on Montserrat. The Scheme also

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AIRLINE FLIGHT SCHEDULES FOR THE CHRISTMAS SEASON – Twin-Otter Operations Planned for Holiday Season

Access, Access Division, News, Office of the Premier

The Access Division, Office of the Premier is today announcing airline flight schedules and dates for the upcoming Christmas holiday season. Both Fly Montserrat and SVG Air, will be conducting their regular flight schedules throughout the holiday season. Both airlines will be operating a minimum of two flights per day, in the morning and afternoon,

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CABINET OF MONTSERRAT’S DECISIONS AT SEPTEMBER 30th MEETING

Cabinet Decisions, News, Office of the Premier

Cabinet Decisions Related To Geothermal Resource & The Modification of the Physical Development Plan The Cabinet of Montserrat meets on a weekly basis to discuss and agree on policy matters for the Government of Montserrat, and Montserrat as a whole. To ensure members of the public are frequently informed of policy matters and to bolster

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GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES A NEW CUSTOMER PROGRAMME FOR NATIONAL FIBRE OPTIC ROLL OUT

DITES, News, Office of the Premier, Programme Management Office

Today, the Government of Montserrat announces the launch of a new voucher programme to facilitate the rapid roll-out of fibre optic broadband to premises across Montserrat. This scheme, known as Project Lightspeed, is announced exactly one year after the commissioning of Montserrat’s new fibre optic capability in October 2020 – the culmination of a £5m

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