Issue Date: March 19, 2020 My fellow Montserratians, residents, visitors and members of the Press. As promised in my last statement to you, I will endeavor to update you on my Government’s actions as we work through this COVID-19 pandemic together. By way of update, we are all aware that Montserrat has one confirmed case […]
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Release Date: March 19, 2020 The general public is advised that there will only be a 06:00 am ferry departure tomorrow (Friday March 20) from Little Bay. There will be no afternoon service tomorrow (March 20, 2020). Customers who were hoping to depart in the afternoon are asked to take the 06:00 am service. For
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Issue Date: March 19, 2020 As Premier and Minister with responsibility for culture, I sincerely apologize for any individual inconvenienced by the abrupt cancellation of the St. Patrick’s festival 2020. However, public health remains our top priority and in order to ensure that Montserrat is able to provide adequate care and protection for its residents,
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Release Date: March 17, 2020 My fellow Montserratians, residents and visitors, today as we observe St. Patrick’s day 2020, I take this opportunity to bring you greetings and to also remind you of the significance of this day for us here. Many are captivated by the annual celebrations which accompany our St. Patrick’s Festival. However,
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Release Date: March 16, 2020 The Access Division is informing the public, that the ferry service will depart Montserrat at 0:600a.m. on Tuesday March 17, 2020, and there will be no afternoon service (5:00p.m.) tomorrow (March 17). Customers who were hoping to depart on the afternoon service (5:00p.m.) are asked to instead depart on the
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The Montserrat Tourism Division, Office of the Premier is currently working on developing a new destination website. In an effort to ensure that all tourism businesses are accurately listed, the Division is asking all businesses to submit the following information: • Company Name • Business Address • Phone (Landline and Mobile) • Email address • Website • Recent Photo (if
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Release Date: March 15, 2020 Following the meeting of Cabinet today, Public Officers are informed of the following: 1. The Cabinet is aware of the issues presented by the early closure of schools, and will be flexible to public officers who will be affected. Staff who will be affected by the closure of schools from
Release Date: March 14, 2020 The Cabinet became aware on Friday, March 13th, that a passenger on BA2157 flight on Tuesday, March 10th, from United Kingdom to Antigua has tested positive for COVID-19 virus. Over eighty (80) Montserrat-bound passengers had traveled on the said flight, and are now on island. The Health Authorities supported by
Release Date: March 13, 2020 As we are all aware by now, the Government of Antigua and Barbuda announced its first confirmed case of COVID-19. The confirmed case is a person who traveled on a British Airways flight on March 10th and is currently under isolation in Antigua. Health authorities in Antigua are tracing the
Release Date: March 12, 2020 Entertainers performing during the 2020 St. Patrick’s season, from March 1 to March 31, will not be required to pay income tax. The decision was taken on March 5th, 2020 by the Governor, acting on the advice of the Cabinet. The matter was brought before the Cabinet after local promoters
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