Government of Montserrat Press Releases
SHARLENE LINDSAY NAMED MAC’S NEW HEAD OF PLANNING & PRODUCTION
The Montserrat Arts Council (MAC) is pleased to announce that Sharlene Lindsay has been selected as the new Head of Planning & Production effective January
SCHOOLS TO REMAIN CLOSED UNTIL TUESDAY JANUARY 18, 2022
The Ministry of Education announced today (Friday January 7) that all schools on island will remain closed until Tuesday January 18, 2022. In a statement,
HOTLINE SET UP AT THE DMCA
Residents who require assistance with essential items, need to make an appointment for general lab testing and help with any other COVID related issues are
DETAILS OF COVID-19 SUPPRESSION MEASURES DURING THE CURFEW PERIOD
Tuesday January 4, 2022– Following announcements of COVID-19 suppression measures being implemented by the Government of Montserrat, including a curfew, the Public Health (COVID-19 SUPPRESSION)
MONTSERRAT PUBLIC SERVICE MOVES TO FULL REMOTE WORKING
Due to the sharp increase in COVID-19 infections, the Honourable Deputy Governor Mrs. Lyndell Simpson has issued a directive for the Public Service to operate
CURFEW TO TAKE EFFECT ON JANUARY 4 AS ACTIVE COVID-19 CASES INCREASE TO 21
Monday January 3, 2022– The Government of Montserrat has decided to institute a curfew from 8:00p.m. to 5:00a.m. daily, effective Tuesday January 4 to Tuesday
VERIFICATION OF LIFE CERTIFICATES FOR 2022 COMMENCES ON JANUARY 5. 2022
Government of Montserrat overseas pensioners are advised that the Office of the Deputy Governor will commence the verification of Life Certificates for the year 2022
MINISTRY OF HEALTH ISSUES GUIDANCE FOR PERSONS EXPERIENCING SYMPTOMS ASSOCIATED WITH COVID-19
The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) today announced that there are 6 active COVID-19 cases on island; bringing the number of overall cases
CABINET TIGHTENS COVID-19 CONTROL MEASURES AS ACTIVE CASES INCREASE TO 6 ON MONTSERRAT
Public Gatherings Reduced To 15 & Schools To Remain Closed Until January 10th, 2022 Are Among Measures Announced Saturday January 1, 2022 – The Government
NEW YEAR’S MESSAGE – PREMIER HON. JOSEPH E. FARRELL
Montserratians at home and abroad, residents and friends, at the opening of this new year, it gives me great pleasure to greet you and bestow
2021 CHRISTMAS MESSAGE BY PREMIER HON. JOSEPH E. FARRELL
Residents, visitors and friends of Montserrat, it brings me great joy to extend Christmas greetings to you and your families. My prayer for each of
Governor Pearce and Premier Farrell Receive Their Pfizer BioNTech Vaccine Boosters
The Ministry of Health and Social Services on Montserrat began the process of administering the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine on Montserrat today, Wednesday December 22, 2021.
Pfizer Vaccine Now Available on Island to Assist in Fight Against COVID-19
The first shipment of Pfizer vaccines arrived on Montserrat, Thursday evening. The batch contains 1170 doses, with an additional 80 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine. Governor,
Tree Planting Day 2021
The Department of Environment is inviting persons to attend the 30th anniversary of National Tree Planting Day, on Wednesday 15th December 2021. Persons can purchase
AIRLINES FLIGHT SCHEDULES FOR DECEMBER 2021 & MARCH 2022
The Access Division, Office of the Premier would like to inform the public of the following updates regarding airlines flight schedules and dates for the
PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON THE DRAFT CHILD JUSTICE BILL TO COMMENCE DECEMBER 6, 2021
The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) will be consulting members of the public on the Child Justice Bill,and has organised a series of
MONTSERRAT WILL BE REPRESENTED DURING BARBADOS’ CEREMONY TO TRANSITION TO A REPUBLIC
The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Communication, Works, Energy and Labour (MCWLE) Mr. Colin Fergus will represent the Government and People of Montserrat in
PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON THE NEW NATIONAL POLICY ON THE CARE OF OLDER PERSONS 2022-2026 TO COMMENCE 29 NOVEMBER 2021
The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) will be consulting members of the public on the new National Policy on the Care of Older
Integrity Structures Review Committee to Host Consultation Meetings
As part of the continued review of the current Integrity-related Commissions, the Integrity Structures Review Committee will host two Community consultation meetings on Tuesday November
PREMIER FARRELL DELEGATION MEETS WITH MONTSERRATIANS IN MANCHESTER & LEICESTER
The Premier of Montserrat, Hon. Joseph E. Farrell had an opportunity to meet with Montserratians living in Manchester and Leicester last week to highlight the
MONTSERRAT CARNIVAL 2021 DUBBED A COMMUNITY AFFAIR (Dec 17, 2021 to Jan 3, 2022)
The Montserrat Arts Council (MAC) embarks on a journey to bring a Carnival season that is a climatic, pandemic tension-releaser, celebrating our culture, heritage and
NO LOCAL CASES OF COVID-19
On Friday November 12, The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) announced that there are no active cases of COVID-19 on island. Ministry of
COVID-19 VACCINATION LETTER REQUIRED FOR TRAVEL TO THE UNITED KINGDOM
Travelers to the United Kingdom from Montserrat now require a verification letter as proof of COVID-19 vaccination. This important notice comes from the Ministry of
Christmas Lighting Competition To Be Held In December
The Montserrat Tourism Division in collaboration with the Montserrat Arts Council, Office of the Premier, will be holding its Christmas Lighting Competition this year. The
HON CHARLES KIRNON IS ACTING PREMIER FROM NOV 11-21 WHILE PREMIER FARRELL ATTENDS JMC
Minister of Education, Health, Social Services, Sports, Youth and Ecclesiastical Affairs, Hon. Charles Kirnon is the acting Premier of Montserrat effective today (November 11, 2021)
2021 TOURISM TRAINING PROGRAMME ENDS WITH TOUR GUIDE TRAINING
The Montserrat Tourism Division, Office of the Premier ended its 2021 tourism stakeholder training programme with a one-week workshop that focused on tour guiding, tour
CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS EXEMPTED FROM CUSTOMS DUTIES & TAX
The Government of Montserrat, through a Cabinet decision, has waived the customs duties and consumption tax for Christmas decorations imported between November 1 and December
CHRISTMAS BARRELS CONCESSIONS TO TAKE EFFECT ON NOVEMBER 15
The Government of Montserrat has approved a charge of EC$50.00 for the customs duties and consumption tax on barrels arriving on the island from November