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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:
SPEAKER OF THE MONTSERRAT LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID-19
On Friday July 22nd, 2022, Speaker of the Montserrat Legislative Assembly, Charliena White, tested positive for COVID-19. Speaker White is experiencing very mild symptoms and continues to work from home. In the meantime, Deputy Speaker, Mrs. Veronica Dorsette-Hector, assumed the duties of the Speaker for the sitting of Parliament on Tuesday 26th July 2022. Speaker
PUBLIC HOLIDAY FOR NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING TO BE HELD ON JULY 20, 2022
The Government of Montserrat has declared Wednesday, July 20, 2022 a public holiday throughout Monserrat to commemorate the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving. To celebrate this day, a service under the theme, ‘Give God His Due’ will be held at the Montserrat Cultural Centre on Wednesday July 20th, 2022, commencing at 5:30 pm under
MONTSERRAT TOURISM DIVISION RELEASES ELECTRONIC ISLAND GUIDE
The Montserrat Tourism Division has released its e-brochure, the Montserrat Island guide, which highlights the many experiences a visitor can enjoy on a trip to Montserrat. The 40-page Island Guide is also available in print version for visitors, diaspora and travel media alike. It is packed with high-resolution photos and information to suit a wide
MONTSERRAT TOURISM DIVISION LAUNCHES ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
The Montserrat Tourism Division is officially launching its Environmental Awareness Campaign which will span over a six month period from July to December, 2022. The intent of this campaign, is to inform the public about the importance of Montserrat’s unique environment and the benefits to be derived from it, especially from a tourism perspective. In
LOCAL CHARITIES AND NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS CAN NOW APPLY FOR UK OVERSEAS TERRITORIES FUND
The Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Housing and the Environment (MAHLE) is informing local charities and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to apply for funding under the United Kingdom Overseas Territories (UKOTs) Fund, facilitated by the John Ellerman Foundation. The UK Overseas Territories Fund aims to provide a strategic response to environmental needs in the UKOT’s. Applications will
POST CABINET PRESS NOTES FOR JUNE 30, 2022
Members of Cabinet met on Thursday June 30, 2022 met and discussed a number of matters of national importance, including the following: MONTSERRAT UTILITIES LIMITED (MUL) Given the recent power outages, Cabinet noted the general explanation indicating that all generators at the MUL Power Plant were problematic. It was further noted that the parts to
Cabinet Approves Government of Montserrat 2022/2023 Priority areas for
Scholarship Awards and Professional Qualifications
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
UNITED KINGDOM GOVERNMENT TO FUND MONTSERRAT’S NEW PARLIAMENT BUILDING
Premier the Hon. Joseph Farrell and Speaker of the House, Hon. Charliena White, met with Governor H.E. Sarah Tucker, who gave the official word that Britain has committed to funding the new Parliament building. Speaker White was supported by Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle of the House of Commons in lobbying for a long awaited Parliament
GOVERNMENT OF MONTSERRAT’S NATIONAL PERFORMANCE REPORT 2020-2021 HAS BEEN PUBLISHED ONLINE
The Monitoring and Evaluation Unit of the Office of the Premier has published the Government of Montserrat’s National Performance Report for 2020-2021. The National Performance Report is based on how the Government’s performance aligns with the five goals of the Sustainable Development Plan (2008-2020) which are: Economic Management; Human Development; Environmental Management; Governance and Population.
GOVERNMENT OF MONTSERRAT TO FURTHER RELAX COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS – EFFECTIVE JULY 11, 2022
Adjustments to testing for COVID, Mandatory face coverings and sanitization requirements removed, Removal of requirement for pre-arrival negative COVID test for travelers & quarantine period for unvaccianted among other changes The Government of Montserrat has made further relaxation adjustments to the COVID-19 suppression regulations since the implementation of these measures in 2020. As of Monday