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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:
Premier Farrell Congratulates the University of the West Indies on its 75th Anniversary
Montserrat’s Premier the Honourable Joseph Farrell extended sincere congratulations to the University of the West Indies on its 75th Anniversary. The Premier stated that the Government of Montserrat is most pleased to endorse January 7, 2023, as UWI Day and in so doing, calls on all citizens and residents of Montserrat to not only reflect
NEW YEAR’S MESSAGE 2023 – PREMIER HON. JOSEPH E. FARRELL
Montserratians, residents, and friends, at the opening of this New Year, it gives me great pleasure to greet you and to extend best wishes to you and your families for a healthy, prosperous and happy new year – 2023. As we reflect on the past year—the successes, the challenges, the lessons learned and the blessings;
“COVID-19 XBB Variant Information” in Circulation Not Issued by the Ministry of Health and Social Services
6 January 2023 – The Ministry of Health and Social Services wishes to inform the general public that a report on social media causing alarm about the COVID-19 XBB variant did not originate from the Ministry. The report began circulating across the Caribbean region in late December 2022; prompting Ministries of Health in several islands
Inland Revenue Announces Online Payment for Property Tax
The inland revenue management team has announced that Property taxes can now be paid online by both local and overseas property owners. The new payment method comes as a result of customers experiencing difficulties with wire transfers, which was the only payment method for overseas customers when the 2022 bills were dispatched. The Portal can
THE TAX ADMINISTRATION BILL 2022 AND REVENUE LAWS (CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS) 2022
The public has been given more time to comment on the Tax Administration Bill 2022 and Revenue Laws (Consequential Amendments) 2022. The Tax Administration Bill 2022 and Revenue Laws (Consequential Amendments) 2022 had their first reading in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday 22 November, 2022. As part of the drive to ensure inclusiveness and promote
Montserrat Hosts 3rd Annual OECS Meeting of Permanent Secretaries
The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports will be hosting the 3rd Annual OECS Meeting of Permanent Secretaries in Montserrat commencing November 22, 2022. The annual meeting with be chaired by the acting Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Mr. Lyston Skerritt, and will focus on advancing action plans for improving the implementation of education initiatives
Passenger Travel Arrangements to and from Montserrat
Further to the Press Release issued on Friday, 11th November 2022, the Access Division regrettably informs that our considerable efforts to put a ferry service in place for December 2022 have been unsuccessful, due to Operator rescheduling challenges. With this development, every effort is being made to ensure that adequate air support will be available,
UK GOVERNMENT PARTNERSHIP WITH MONTSERRAT BOLSTERED BY ADDITIONAL FUNDING SUPPORT
The Governments of Montserrat and the United Kingdom have agreed to an increase in support for Montserrat during this financial year. This comprises of a protection against exchange rate fluctuations for the UK’s contribution to Montserrat’s annual recurrent budget, and new capital investments for essential equipment. Recurrent Budget support The recent fluctuations in exchange rate
Cold and Flu Viruses Circulating Locally
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has confirmed the presence of four (4) respiratory viruses circulating on island and causing widespread flu symptoms among the population. They include the flu viruses; Human Parainfluenza Virus subtype 3 (HPIV-3) and Influenza A virus subtype H3N2; as well as the Rhinovirus which causes the common cold and
Dengue Virus Alert
3 November, 2022 – The Ministry of Health and Social Services is today reporting suspected cases of the Dengue virus on island. Health officials indicated that blood samples have been sent to the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) for laboratory confirmation, however residents should act to protect themselves immediately. The virus is spread via the