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Overview of the Office of the Deputy Governor:
The Office of the Deputy Governor (ODG) is to assure the provision of high quality public services in those areas constitutionally assigned to the Deputy Governor including reform of the Montserrat Public Service. This would increase the efficiency, effectiveness and ensure public buildings are fit for purpose, provide administrative support to disaster management. Defence and HMP, Consular Affairs Services to protect national interest and pensions to support all citizens.
Vision
The Montserrat Public Service recognised as an Employer of Choice and competent provider of responsive, results-oriented public services, policies and procedures that are consistent with standards of excellence and values of good governance, fiscal discipline, transparency, accountability, integrity and respect.
Mission
To provide an enabling environment in which the Deputy Governor is empowered to fulfill the constitutional mandate to assist the Governor in the exercise of good governance as it relates to: the management and reform of the Montserrat Public Service; the protection of National Security Interests in Disaster Management, Defence, Ceremonial Duties and Consular Affairs; and the preservation of Public Safety through the Prison and Parole system.
Services
The Office of the Deputy Governor provides the following services to the public:
- Processing of British Overseas Territories Citizens (BOTC) Passports. Learn more about the BOTC application process.
- Marriage License Applications
- Belonger Status Applications
- Economic Residence Applications
- British Citizenship Registration
- Application for Permit of Permanent Residence
- Naturalisation Application
- Registration Application (BOTC for children under 18 years)
- Processing of Pensions, Gratuities and other Benefits. Click here for pensions and gratuity forms.
Office of the Deputy Governor News
GOVERNMENT SENIOR LEADERS TO PARTICIPATE IN 11-MONTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
Thirty-three Senior leaders within the Government of Montserrat will from August 2021 to June 2022 embark on an 11 month accelerated executive learning programme intended
4th August 2021
Government of Montserrat Releases Approved Priority List for 2021/2022 Scholarship Applications
The Government of Montserrat has approved a list of 39 priority areas for long-term training for the academic year 2021/2022. The Cabinet approved list for
13th July 2021
QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY TO BE OBSERVED ON MONTSERRAT WITH A MINI PARADE
Queen’s Birthday Parade Closed to Spectators The 95th birthday of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II will be celebrated on Montserrat with a scaled-down parade on
9th June 2021
Key Strategies
The work of the Office of the Deputy is guided by the following strategic priorities:
- To strengthen good governance across the public service at both the policy (strategic) and implementation (operational) level through corporate leadership and high performance.
- To ensure fiscal discipline and accountability through appropriate monitoring of Public Policy, Planning, Budget Preparation and Performance.
- To protect the public and reduce re-offending through the effective execution of court sentences, detention, rehabilitation and parole.
- To coordinate and facilitate a multi-agency approach which integrates Disaster Management policy and practice into the mainstream of community activities.
- To safeguard National Security and Public Interests against the risk of Disasters, Nationality and Identity Fraud, Emergencies and unsustainable Government Liability.
Contact Details
| Office of the Deputy Governor, 3 Farara Plaza, Brades, MSR1110 Montserrat | Tel: (1) 664-491-9202 / 6523/6524 Fax: (1) 664-491-9751 Email: odg@gov.ms |
Deputy Governor
Hon. Lyndell Simpson
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