Government of Montserrat Press Releases

MONTSERRAT BIDS FAREWELL TO CUBAN HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) is today bidding farewell to the Cuban health professionals who have provided specialists and support services to

GOVERNMENT OF MONTSERRAT RELAXES SOME COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS
No restrictions on number of persons allowed to gather, Border Reopens, No quarantine period for Fully-Vaccinated Persons among other changes Thursday March 31, 2022– The

Sixteen Persons Complete Advanced Training in Domestic Plumbing Programme
Sixteen (16) individuals completed the Department of Labour’s Advance Training in Domestic Plumbing Programme last week. The training was conducted from March 7th to March

GOVERNMENT BOOKLET CELEBRATES STRONG EUROPEAN UNION-MONTSERRAT COOPERATION RELATIONSHIP
The Government of Montserrat is celebrating its successful development relationship with the European Union (EU) through the release of a booklet highlighting the EU-Montserrat achievements

PREMIER FARRELL PRESENTS BALANCED BUDGET OF EC$194.03 MILLION
Montserrat’s Premier and Minister of Finance and Economic Management, Honourable Joseph E. Farrell today presented the Government of Montserrat’s EC$194.03 million Eastern Caribbean dollar budget

MONDAY MARCH 28, 2022 IS BUDGET DAY ON MONTSERRAT
Montserrat’s Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Joseph E. Farrell will deliver the island’s 2022-2023 Budget during a Meeting of the Legislative Assembly at the

6 MONTSERRAT CRICKETERS HEADING TO THE UK FOR LEAGUES
“In keeping with its tagline – Empowering Youth, Strengthening Communities and Advancing Sports, the Department of Community Youth & Sports Services is delighted to announce

Developing skills in global standards for coral reef monitoring for Montserrat
Coral reefs are vibrant ecosystems that face a very uncertain future under current climate predictions. The Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network’s report, Status of the

NEW CDB PRESIDENT TO MAKE FIRST OFFICIAL VISIT TO MONTSERRAT
President of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Dr. Hyginus ‘Gene’ Leon will visit Montserrat on Thursday, March 24, 2022 for his first official visit to

MONTSERRAT TOURISM DIVISION AWARDS MONTSERRAT SERVICE READY STAMP TO TWENTY-ONE OPERATORS
The Montserrat Service Ready Supercharged Training series delivered by the Education Foundation arm of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association, benefitted one hundred and forty-six

2022 ST. PATRICK’S DAY MESSAGE BY PREMIER – HON. JOSEPH E. FARRELL
I bring you warm greetings today, March 17, 2022 as we reflect on a significant time in our history as Montserratians. Fellow Montserratians, residents and

BNTF CONGRATULATES EDUCATORS AFTER COMPLETING BNTF FUNDED EDUCATORS TRAINING
The Basic Needs Trust Fund (BNTF), under the portfolio of the Office of the Premier is pleased to join with the Ministry of Education in

FERRY REFUND PROGRAMME UPDATE
The Access Division, Office of The Premier, would like to inform the general public of the following as it relates to unused ferry tickets for

RADIO MONTSERRAT (ZJB) CONDUCTS AUDIENCE SURVEY
Radio Montserrat (ZJB) is today launching an online survey to obtain public feedback on the station’s programming. The Audience Survey will be available online over

APPOINTMENT OF AUTHORISED OFFICER TO REVIEW PUBLIC SERVICE MATTER
In accordance with the Public Service Act, Mr. Andrew Horton, a public officer in the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions was appointed as

Five RMDF Officers Promoted
For the first time in its history the Royal Montserrat Defence Force (RMDF) has an officer at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, Commanding Officer Alvin

NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE TOWN HALLS TO COMMENCE ON MARCH 2, 2022
The Department of Labour in the Ministry of Communication, Works, Labour and Energy (MCWLE) is currently consulting the public on the establishment of a National

12 BUSINESSES AWARDED UNDER THE EDS PROGRAMME—MORE TO BE AWARDED
The Ministry of Finance & Economic Management is pleased to announce the disbursement for the first tranche of awards under the Enterprise Development Scheme (EDS).

APPROVAL & COMMENCEMENT OF SAND MINING OPERATIONS IN THE UPPER BELHAM VALLEY – HON. CRENSTON BUFFONGE
Statement by Hon. Crenston Buffonge The Government of Montserrat is pleased to announce that sand mining in the Upper Belham Valley in Zone V can

COVID-19 Outbreak Over — Ministry of Health Remains Vigilant
Tuesday, 1 March 2022, The Ministry of Health and Social Services has declared that the most recent outbreak of COVID-19 is over. The outbreak began

WOMEN AGRO-PRODUCERS MARKET DAY PLANNED FOR INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
The Social Services Department is inviting all women agro-producers on Montserrat to a special Market Day in observance of International Women’s Day on Tuesday March

PREMIER OF MONTSERRAT TO ATTEND 33rd INTER-SESSIONAL MEETING OF The CONFERENCE OF HEADS OF GOVERNMENT OF CARICOM IN BELIZE
The Premier, Honourable Joseph E. Farrell will be attending the 33rd Inter-Sessional Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)

RHINOVIRUS IN CIRCULATION ON MONTSERRAT
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has confirmed the presence of rhinovirus on island. The virus is the predominant cause of the common cold.

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION WELCOMES SIMON’S ROCK TO ISLAND
The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports welcomes the first full semester cohort of students and faculty from Bard College at Simon’s Rock. After

MONTSERRAT RECEIVES EDF11 FOURTH BUDGET SUPPORT PAYMENT OF EC$6.1 MILLION
Funding for Energy, Tourism, Infrastructure and Financial Management The Government of Montserrat has received six million and fifty thousand, five hundred and forty eight dollars

Ministry of Health to Conduct One-Day Workshop on Parenting
The Ministry of Health and Social Services will be conducting a one day workshop on parenting under the theme, ‘Unlocking the code to parenting’. The

MINISTRY OF HEALTH TO CONDUCT HOUSEHOLD HEALTH SURVEY
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has launched a health survey aimed at determining the local prevalence of non-communicable diseases such as hypertension, diabetes

DESIGN BUILD CONTRACT AWARDED FOR MONTSERRAT’S PORT PROJECT
Monday February 14, 2022 marked a major milestone in the Government of Montserrat’s implementation of the Montserrat Port Development Project – Phase 1. Meridian Construction