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The Acts listed below are primary pieces of legislation passed by the Legislative Assembly. Periodically, the Acts in force in Montserrat are subjected to a law revision. Law revision is a process by which the entire Statute Book of Montserrat is revised and consolidated up to a particular date, known as the cut-off date. No changes are made to the substance of the laws; the laws are merely reproduced to enable convenient access to all the laws as at the cut-off date.
The last cut-off date was 1st January 2019. Therefore the authoritative version of the laws of Montserrat passed up to 1st January 2019 is the ‘Revised Edition of the Laws, showing the laws as at 1st January 2019’. Any law passed after 1st January 2019 is not incorporated in the ‘Revised Edition of the Laws showing the laws as at 1st January 2019’.
The Acts that form part of the Revised Laws are as follows:
Montserrat Launches National Survey to Support Farmers, Fishers, and Agro-Processors
The Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Housing, Environment, Youth Affairs & Sports (MALHEYAS) has officially launched the Farmers, Fishers & Agro-Processors’ Needs Survey. This marks a significant step toward strengthening Montserrat’s food systems and enhancing support for key producers in the island’s agriculture and fisheries sectors. The launch ceremony was held at the Montserrat Cultural Centre
Montserrat Diaspora and Dignitaries Gather in London for National Thanksgiving Service Marking 30 Years Since Volcano Eruption
The Montserrat Government UK Office (MGUKO) hosted a powerful National Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, 29 June 2025, at Westminster Central Hall to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Soufrière Hills Volcano eruption. The service drew more than 500 attendees – from senior officials and diplomatic representatives to community members who travelled by coach from Preston,
Decline in Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease Cases – Continued Vigilance Encouraged
The Ministry of Health and Social Services is pleased to report a decline in the number of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) cases across the island. An outbreak of HMFD was reported on 18th June after local health care facilities noted an influx of pediatric cases of fever and rash. The majority of which
Ministry of Health and Social Services Launches “Summer Smiles” Dental Programme
The Ministry of Health and Social Services is pleased to announce the launch of “Summer Smiles.” “Summer Smiles” is an annual follow-up initiative by the Dental Clinic aimed at promoting continued oral health care for students of the Montserrat Secondary School (MSS). This summer programme runs from the beginning of July to the end of
Our Health Magazine
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has published its first magazine. Our Health will be produced once a quarter and will offer local health news and Ministry updates, expert advice and community stories; all designed to keep you informed and inspired to live well. Issue 1 is available here: https://www.gov.ms/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Our-Health-q1-25-26.pdf
National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving Scheduled for July 9th, 2025
The observance of the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving as a Public Holiday was passed into law by Act No. 13 of 2024 which was assented to on May 2nd, 2024, and will be recognized on the 2nd Wednesday in July annually. On this occasion, July 9th, 2025 shall be observed as a public holiday,
NEWLY RENOVATED SALEM COMMUNITY CENTER OFFICIALLY OPENED
The newly renovated Salem Community Center was officially opened at a ceremony on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. The project was funded by the Caribbean Development Bank, through the Basic Needs Trust Fund (BNTF), and the Government of Montserrat. The renovations were completed by Kitchen Doc LLC and overseen by the Galloway group. At the ceremony,
Public Health Alert: Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease Detected on Island
The Ministry of Health and Social Services wishes to update the public on the recent increase in pediatric cases presenting with fever and generalized rash. Following laboratory investigations, health authorities have confirmed the presence enterovirus in a number of affected children. Several strains of enterovirus are known to cause the childhood illness known as Hand,