Government of Montserrat Press Releases
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:
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LANDS, HOUSING AND THE ENVIRONMENT HOLDS STAFF RECOGNITION DINNER AND AWARDS CEREMONY
The Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Housing and the Environment held its Staff Recognition and Awards Dinner on Thursday July 21, 2022 at the Montserrat Cultural
POST CABINET PRESS NOTES FOR JULY 14, 2022
Members of Cabinet met on Thursday July 14, 2022 and discussed a number of matters of national importance as follows: STATUS UPDATE ON THE MONTSERRAT
PUBLIC INPUT REQUIRED
The Physical Planning Unit (PPU) within the Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Housing and the Environment (MALHE), has received an application from Paradise Development Company for
UPDATE PROVIDED ON MUL POWER STATION GENERATION NETWORK & COMMUNICATION CONSULTANCY SERVICES
Montserrat Utilities Limited (MUL) says residents should experience fewer power outages as the first phase of upgrades at the power plant is completed. With the
SPEAKER OF THE MONTSERRAT LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID-19
On Friday July 22nd, 2022, Speaker of the Montserrat Legislative Assembly, Charliena White, tested positive for COVID-19. Speaker White is experiencing very mild symptoms and
PUBLIC HOLIDAY FOR NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING TO BE HELD ON JULY 20, 2022
The Government of Montserrat has declared Wednesday, July 20, 2022 a public holiday throughout Monserrat to commemorate the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving. To
MONTSERRAT TOURISM DIVISION RELEASES ELECTRONIC ISLAND GUIDE
The Montserrat Tourism Division has released its e-brochure, the Montserrat Island guide, which highlights the many experiences a visitor can enjoy on a trip to