Government of Montserrat Press Releases

FISHERFOLK TO BE SUPPLIED WITH TRAILERS TO ACCESS BOATS DURING PORT CONSTRUCTION PERIOD
The Montserrat Port Development Project Team under the portfolio of the Ministry of Communication, Works, Energy and Labour is announcing the arrival of 15 boat

MAC ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL CALYPSO PRIZES SPONSORED BY MERIDIAN CONSTRUCTION LTD
The Montserrat Arts Council announces two (2) new Special Prizes for the 2023 Calypso Monarch Competition sponsored by Meridian Construction Ltd. Meridian advocates for gender

FERRY PASSENGERS TO NEVIS SHOULD FINALISE BOOKINGS 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE
The Access Division, Office of the Premier would like to inform persons traveling to NEVIS that they should finalise their bookings at least 24 hours

REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE & PARADE CARDED FOR SUNDAY NOVEMBER 12
Remembrance Day will be observed this year on Sunday November 12, with a Church Service, Wreath Laying Ceremony and Parade starting at 8:00a.m. at the

CONTRACT SIGNED TO REHABILITATE SALEM COMMUNITY CENTRE UNDER BNTF10
The Basic Needs Trust Fund (BNTF) under the portfolio of the Office of the Premier signed a XCD$1.2 million dollar contract with Kitchen Doc LLC

Montserrat’s New CT Scanner Arrives on Island
The Government’s Ministry of Health & Social Services and the Programme Management Office are pleased to confirm the on-island arrival of Montserrat’s first-ever Computed Tomography

NEW INTERIM CULTURAL EVENTS COORDINATOR AND MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR AT THE MONTSERRAT ARTS COUNCIL
The Montserrat Arts Council (MAC) is pleased to announce Mr. Jermaine Wade as its new Interim Cultural Events Coordinator. Within his new role, Mr. Wade

Robin Hall Appointed as New Commissioner for Montserrat
A new Commissioner of Police has been appointed following an international recruitment process. Mr Robin Hall has been a police officer for thirty years serving

FERRY BOOKING SYSTEM IS NOW LIVE
The online ferry booking system is now live on https://www.ferry.mniaccess.com and accepting bookings ahead of the November 2, 2023 commencement of passenger service. Persons travelling

Appointment of New Chief Human Resource Officer
The Office of the Deputy Governor is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Miguelle Christopher as Chief Human Resources Officer in the Human Resources

JOINT STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF LADY JUDY MARTIN OBE
Governor of Montserrat, Her Excellency Sarah Tucker and the Premier, Hon. Joseph E. Farrell have issued the following statement on the passing of Lady Judy

CONTRACT SIGNED FOR MONTSERRAT SHORT-TERM PASSENGER FERRY SERVICE
The Government of Montserrat today signed a contract with NAVIYUC S.A. de C.V. to operate the V2V Empress Vessel to begin passenger ferry services between

CALYPSO MONARCH SPECIAL PRIZES LIST ANNOUNCED
The Montserrat Arts Council (MAC) is announcing the Special Prizes List for the 2023 Calypso Monarch Competition. This year, the MAC has chosen to announce

ZJB-GIU ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT EXERCISE BEGINS
The Government of Montserrat has engaged the services of Barbados-based media and communication specialist, Mr. Reudon Eversley to lead on the strategic convergence of the

Application Period Closes for the Small Business Relief Fund
Effective today, Friday October 6, 2023, the Government of Montserrat through the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management is no longer accepting applications for funding

Montserrat Energy Department Hands Over Eco-Friendly Bulb Eater To The Environmental Health Department
A significant step towards sustainable energy practices and environmental responsibility has been achieved as the Montserrat Energy Department handed over the Eco-Friendly Bulb Eater to

ROYAL MONTSERRAT POLICE SERVICE (RMPS) LAUNCHES NEW DOMESTIC VIOLENCE POLICY
Starting from Monday, October 2nd, 2023, the Royal Montserrat Police Service (RMPS) will launch a new Domestic Violence Policy in adherence to the provisions of

2023 Attorneys General Conference in Montserrat
Her Excellency, Mrs. Sarah Tucker, and The Hon. Attorney General, Mrs. Sheree Jemmotte-Rodney are bringing together key Law Officers to Montserrat for the 2023 Overseas

STATEMENT FROM THE INLAND REVENUE DIVISION OF THE MCRS ON THE 2023
PROPERTY TAX BILLS ISSUED USING A NEW PROPERTY TAX SYSTEM
The Inland Revenue announces the September 28, 2023 dispatch of the 2023 Property Tax bills. The bill shows that the due date is November 27th,

MONTSERRAT STATISTICS DEPARTMENT KICKS OFF 2023 POPULATION AND HOUSING CENSUS ENUMERATION
The Montserrat Statistics Department is pleased to announce the official commencement of the enumeration process for the 2023 Population and Housing Census. The enumeration will

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR THE SMALL BUSINESS RELIEF FUND
Effective Monday, 25 September 2023, local businesses on Montserrat will be eligible to receive up to EC$5,000.00 in business relief funding under the Small Business

PRESS RELEASE – MONTSERRAT’S HOT MIX ASPHALT PLANT TO BE COMMISSIONED
The Ministry of Communication, Works, Labour, and Energy is pleased to announce a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to enhance the quality of our

VISIT OF HMS DAUNTLESS TO MONTSERRAT
Each hurricane season the British government commit substantial resources to the Caribbean region to be ready to support the Overseas Territories should they need it.

STATEMENT FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE DR NICHOLAS CAVENEY
The Royal Montserrat Police Service (RMPS) is aware of a victim safety briefing document that has been circulating on social media and was also broadcast

Cases of Dengue Confirmed on Island/12 September, 2023
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has reported the presence of laboratory-confirmed dengue fever as well as probable cases of the virus on island.

FINANCIAL AID MISSION MID YEAR REVIEW
Her Excellency the Governor confirms there will be a visit next week of a small team of officials from the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office

Final Date Announced For Food Voucher Relief Programme
The Government of Montserrat has set aside a day to ensure eligible residents who did not collect their food vouchers during the first phase of

Montserrat Breadfruit and Mango Fest 2023
The Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Housing and Environment would like to thank all the participants, sponsors, volunteers and organizers for a successful Breadfruit and Mango