Government of Montserrat Press Releases

MINISTRY OF FINANCE WELCOMES NEW DEPUTY FINANCIAL SECRETARY
The Ministry of Finance and Economic Management is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Billy Brian Seaman as Deputy Financial Secretary. Dr. Seaman assumed

GOVERNMENT OF MONTSERRAT COLLABORATES WITH OXFORD UNIVERSITY TO EXPLORE FURTHER NATURAL RESOURCE POTENTIAL
Montserrat’s Premier Hon. Reuben T. Meade visited the Department of Earth Sciences at Oxford University, hosted by the Oxford Martin School’s Rethinking Natural Resources (ReSET)

Health Team Strengthens Vaccine Awareness During Vaccination Week in the Americas
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has ramped up public education, training and outreach efforts as part of Vaccination Week in the Americas (VWA).

PRODUCED IN MONTSERRAT EXPO (PRIME) RETURNS FOR IT’S 5TH YEAR
Monday, April 28th 2025 Brades, Montserrat- The Trade and Quality Infrastructure Division, with the support of the Montserrat Arts Council, and the Tourism Authority, is

WINAIR TO COMMENCE ONE-YEAR TWIN OTTER OPERATIONS BETWEEN ST. MAARTEN AND MONTSERRAT ON MAY 9, 2025
The Government of Montserrat is today announcing that Winward Islands Airways (WINAIR) will provide twin otter air transportation between Montserrat and St. Maarten over a

Ministry of Health and Social Services Receives Two Ambulances from the Governor’s Office
The Ministry of Health and Social Services today officially received two (2) ambulances from the Governor’s Office during a handover ceremony held at the Ministry

MONTSERRAT’S PREMIER PRESENTS XCD$311.78 MILLION DOLLAR BUDGET
Montserrat’s Premier and Minister of Finance and Economic Management, Honourable Reuben T. Meade today presented a budget of three hundred and eleven million Eastern Caribbean

Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks Historic Milestone for New National Hospital
The Ministry of Health and Social Services proudly announces the official groundbreaking of the new National Hospital, a landmark project that signifies a bold and

PRESS RELEASE: DEPARTURE OF HER EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR MRS SARAH TUCKER
Her Excellency The Governor, Mrs Sarah Tucker, will be departing Montserrat on Tuesday 8 April 2025, at 3pm from the John A Osborne Airport, on

Ministry of Health and Social Services Issues Alert on Influenza A Flu Outbreak
The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) is issuing a public health alert regarding a local outbreak of Influenza A flu on island. Health

FERRY SERVICE CONTINUES ON THURSDAY 20th MARCH FOR AFFECTED WINAIR PASSENGERS
The Access Division, Office of the Premier would like to inform the general public that due to weather regulations WINAIR will be unable to operate

FERRY SERVICE ARRANGED FOR OUTBOUND PASSENGERS AFFECTED BY WINAIR CANCELLATIONS
Tuesday, March 18th 2025, Brades Montserrat – The Access Division, Office of the Premier would like to inform the general public that due to weather

Ministry of Health and Social Services Announces Temporary Closure and Relocation of Essential Hospital Services
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has today announced the relocation of several essential Glendon Hospital services to the former Margetson Memorial Home effective

MR KENYA LEE APPOINTED AS SUBSTANTIVE FINANCIAL SECRETARY
Her Excellency The Governor Mrs Sarah Tucker is pleased to confirm the appointment of Mr Kenya Lee as the substantive Financial Secretary to Montserrat, effective

CITRUS FRUITS NOW ALLOWED FOR IMPORTATION TO MONTSERRAT
The Plant Protection (Amendment of Schedules) Regulations 2025 (S.R.O. 4 of 2025) made by the Governor on February 13 on the advice of Cabinet, now

Ministry of Health and Social Services Launches Auditory Assessments in Annual School Health Programme in Commemoration of World Hearing Day
In recognition of World Hearing Day, the Ministry of Health and Social Services is pleased to announce the introduction of auditory assessments as part of

Market Day for Women Agro-Producers in Celebration of International Women’s Day
The Social Services Department invites all women agro-producers on Montserrat to participate in a special Market Day on Friday, 7 March 2025 in observance of

Latest Promotion, Appointment and Farewells Released by Governor’s Office
The Governor’s Office, in a press release, sought to inform the public of the latest promotions, appointments and departures from within the department. PromotionsThe Governor’s

FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE UNIT (FIU) DEPUTY DIRECTOR APPOINTED
The Governor’s Office has announced a new substantive Deputy Director of the Financial Intelligence Unit here. Supt. Jessica Sweeney has been appointed as the FIU

Virtual Kick-Off for 2025 Technical Advisory Committee Meetings to Review Annual University Budgets
Honouring the collective bid for the financial sustainability of the region and its regional University, the Government of Monserrat hosted a virtual kick-off to The

MONTSERRAT HOSTS OPENING CEREMONY OF UWI TACs VIRTUAL MEETING
The Government of Montserrat through the Ministry of Education and Youth Affairs hosted the Opening Ceremony of the Technical Advisory Committees (TACs) for the University

Montserrat’s Premier to Deliver Remarks at the Opening Ceremony of the 48th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government will meet in Barbados, 19-21 February 2025, for their 48th Regular Meeting which is being convened under the theme –

Remote Monitoring Systems Installed at the Glendon Hospital
Tuesday, 11 February 2025 – The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) is pleased to announce the installation of advanced remote life signs monitoring

Ministry of Health and Social Services Seeks Foster Carers to Support Children in Need
The Department of Social Services is calling on compassionate individuals and families to consider becoming foster carers for children in need of care and protection.

WINAIR TO CONDUCT PREPARATORY FLIGHTS AHEAD OF PEAK SEASON SERVICE
The Access Division, Office of the Premier is informing the public of upcoming preparatory flights to be conducted by WINAIR, prior to their commencement of

MONTSERRAT EXCELS IN THE FOURTH ROUND MUTUAL EVALUATION OF ITS ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING AND COUNTERING TERRORIST FINANCING FRAMEWORK
Montserrat has successfully completed the Fourth Round Mutual Evaluation of its Anti-Money Laundering/Counter Financing of Terrorism/Countering Proliferation Financing (AML/CFT/CPF) Framework, conducted by the Caribbean Financial

MONTSERRAT SAFEGUARDING BOARD RE-LAUNCHED
Her Excellency The Governor Mrs. Sarah Tucker and the Honorable Minister for Health, Social Services and Education, Dr. the Honorable Ingrid Buffonge are proud to confirm the

MONTSERRAT’S ANNUAL BUDGET SUPPORT MISSION (BSM) BEGINS ON MONDAY
Montserrat Negotiates 2025/2026 Budget with the UK Discussions between the Government of Montserrat and the United Kingdom Government’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), on