Government of Montserrat Press Releases
COVID-19 and Metapneumovirus in Circulation
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has revealed that the recent outbreak of gastroenteritis was caused by the Norovirus. Cases of COVID-19 and the
MONTSERRAT RECEIVES MAMMOGRAPHY MACHINE
On Wednesday March 22, 2023, Government of Montserrat Officials were on hand at the Montserrat Port Authority to receive Montserrat’s new Planmed Clarity™ 3D Digital
MCWLE MONTSERRAT LAUNCHS NEW ONLINE DRIVERS’ LICENSE SYSTEM
The Drivers and Vehicle Licencing Division (DVLD) within the Ministry of Communication, Works, Labour and Energy (MCWLE) officially launched an Online Driver’s License System on
MINISTRY OF HEALTH CONDUCTS NCD GAP ANALYSIS
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has concluded a Non-Communicable Diseases Gap Analysis with the support of public health consultants from the United Kingdom
CONSULTATION PERIOD EXTENDED FOR THE TAX ADMINISTRATION BILL 2022 AND REVENUE LAWS 2022 BILL
The Ministry of Finance and the Montserrat Customs and Revenue Service have extended the consultation period for the Tax Administration Bill 2022 and Revenue Laws
Cases of Vomiting and Diarrhoea on the Rise
The Ministry of Health and Social Services is alerting the public of an increase in the number of persons presenting at local health facilities with
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
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
“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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
NEW INITIATIVE LAUNCHED TO REDUCE NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES IN THE CARIBBEAN
Montserrat is among the countries targeted in a project named “Caribbean Moves,” to reduce high incidences of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The project is supported by
NEW VOLCANO INTERPRETATION CENTER PROJECT SET IN MOTION
The project to design and build a new Volcano Interpretation Centre in Montserrat was officially set in motion this month, with the site visit of
JOINT MINISTERIAL COUNCIL (JMC) TRIP POSTPONED
Premier, the Hon. Joseph E. Farrell, has announced that the Joint Ministerial Council (JMC), which was scheduled to take place in November 2022, has been
Ministry of Health to Distribute COVID-19 Kits for Self-Testing
27 October, 2022 – Starting 1st November 2022, the Ministry of Health and Social Services will distribute kits to the general public to facilitate self-testing
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION LAUNCHES SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SURVEY
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports in collaboration with the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission through the Program for Educational Advancement and
Testing on Arrival Discontinued
The Ministry of Health and Social Services announced, Friday, the end of a number of COVID-19 monitoring and suppression measures, in keeping with decisions made
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE RECEIVES EQUIPMENT TO IMPROVE BIOSECURITY ON MONTSERRAT
Officials from the GB Non-native Species Secretariat (NNSS), part of the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), visited Montserrat as a follow up to the
PRESS STATEMENT: PREMIER FARRELL EXTENDS CONDOLENCES TO THE ROYAL FAMILY ON THE PASSING OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II
STATEMENT ISSUED BY PREMIER THE HONORABLE JOSEPH E. FARRELL ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2022, ON THE PASSING OF HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II. As the Premier
FIVE-MEMBER COMMITTEE TO REVISE THE MONTSERRAT NATIONAL YOUTH POLICY 2022 – 2030
A five-member committee has been tasked with undertaking the revision and drafting of the Montserrat National Youth Policy, 2022-2030. Spearheading the project is Youth Worker
Seven Individuals Awarded Government of Montserrat Scholarships -2022/2023
The Government of Montserrat (GoM) has awarded scholarships to seven individuals to pursue undergraduate studies abroad. The Recipients of the 2022/2023 National Scholarships as approved
CABINET PRESS NOTES FOR AUGUST 4, 2022
Members of Cabinet met on Thursday August 4, 2022 and discussed a number of matters of national importance as follows: UNITED NATIONS (UN) MULTI-COUNTRY SUSTAINABLE
POST CABINET NOTES FOR JULY 18. 2022
Friday August 5, 2022 – Members of Cabinet met on Monday July 18, 2022 and discussed a number of matters of national importance as follows: