Government of Montserrat Press Releases
NUMBER OF PERSONS ALLOWED TO GATHER INCREASED TO 75
The Government of Montserrat has increased the number of persons allowed to gather in a public place to 75. As of 5:00a.m. today (Monday February
SIX MONTSERRATIANS TO RECEIVE NATIONAL HONOURS IN MARCH 2022
Six Montserratians will be honoured on Saturday March 12, 2022 for their selfless contribution and commitment to the development and advancement of Montserrat at the
NEW DIRECTOR OF TOURISM APPOINTED
The Government of Montserrat welcomes the appointment of the new Tourism Director Mrs. Ineta Rosetta West-Gerald with effect from February 7, 2022 for a period
MONTSERRAT’S MINISTER OF COMMUNICATION CHAIRS 91st SPECIAL MEETING OF COTED-ICT
Deputy Premier & Minister with responsibility for Communications, Dr. the Honorable Samuel Joseph is today (Friday February 11, 2022) chairing the Ninety-First Special Meeting of
MONTSERRAT REPRESENTED AT THE LAUNCH OF PROJECT HAMMER: A REGIONAL BORDER SECURITY PROJECT
Montserrat was represented in Barbados at the launch of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) Caribbean Small Arms and Light Weapons and Narcotics Enforcement project, which
MONTSERRAT ARTS COUNCIL RELEASES 2022 ST PATRICK’S FESTIVAL CALENDAR
Following the announcement of the dates for this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Festival, the Montserrat Arts Council has now released the tentative schedule of events.
MONTSERRAT RECORDS SECOND COVID-19 RELATED DEATH
HOSPITALISED PATIENT SUCCUMBS TO COVID-19 The Montserrat Ministry of Health and Social Services is deeply saddened to announce the death of one resident from COVID-19.
MONTSERRAT ARTS COUNCIL RELEASES 2022 FESTIVALS CALENDAR
The Montserrat Arts Council has released a calendar of Montserrat festivals for the year 2022. The calendar features dates for the upcoming St. Patrick’s Festival
LABOUR DEPARTMENT COMMENCES PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON MONTSERRAT’S MINIMUM WAGE
The Department of Labour in the Ministry of Communication, Works, Labour and Energy (MCWLE) has launched an online survey, to consult members of the public
GOVERNMENT EASES COVID-19 REGULATIONS AS OF FEBRUARY 1, 2022
On Tuesday February 1, 2022 at 5:00a.m., the new COVID-19 regulations will take effect bringing an end to the nigh-time curfew, increasing the number of
Joint Statement on the Status of the Soufrière Hills Volcano by the MVO and the Scientific Advisory Committee
The Soufrière Hills Volcano has been in a state of unrest since the end of lava extrusion in February 2010. MVO’s weekly reports indicate that
PREMIER OF MONTSERRAT CONGRATULATES PRIME MINISTER MOTTLEY ON HER RE-ELECTION IN BARBADOS
On behalf of the Government and people of Montserrat, the Premier, Honourable Joseph E. Farrell has extended heartiest congratulations to the Prime Minister of Barbados,
Omicron and Delta Variants in Circulation
Wednesday, 19 January 2022, The Ministry of Health and Social Services today confirmed that the Omicron and Delta variants of the SARS- CoV-2 virus are
MAC ANNOUNCES DATES FOR ST. PATRICK’S FESTIVAL 2022
The Montserrat Arts Council, under the auspices of the Office of the Premier, has scheduled the dates for St. Patrick’s Festival 2022. This year
COVID-19 SUPPRESSION MEASURES EXTENDED UNTIL FEBRUARY 1. 2022
COVID-19 SUPPRESSION MEASURES EXTENDED UNTIL FEBRUARY 1 Friday January 14, 2022– The Government of Montserrat has extended the COVID-19 Suppression Measures, including the curfew, as
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,