Government of Montserrat Press Releases
UK/ALPHA VARIANT CONFIRMED IN FEBRUARY 2021 COVID-19 OUTBREAK ON MONTSERRAT
The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) has confirmed that the variant which was in circulation during the last local COVID-19 outbreak in February 2021 was
QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY TO BE OBSERVED ON MONTSERRAT WITH A MINI PARADE
Queen’s Birthday Parade Closed to Spectators The 95th birthday of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II will be celebrated on Montserrat with a scaled-down parade on
SUCCESSFUL ASSESSMENT CENTRE HOSTED BY GOVERNMENT’S HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT UNIT
The Government of Montserrat’s Human Resources Management Unit (HRMU) within the Office of the Deputy Governor (ODG) hosted another successful Assessment Centre for Clerical Officers
MONTSERRAT OPENS A NEW PCR COVID-19 TESTING LAB
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has increased its testing capacity for infectious diseases and COVID-19, with the commissioning of a Polymerase Chain Reaction
BUDGET DAY ON MONTSERRAT IS JUNE 17, 2021
Montserrat’s Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Joseph E. Farrell will deliver the island’s 2021-2022 Budget during Meeting number 13 of the 17th Parliament on
PRODUCED IN MONTSERRAT EXPO TO BE HOSTED BY MAC & THE TRADE DIVISION DURING CALABASH WEEK OF ACTIVITIES
The Montserrat Arts Council and the Trade and Quality Infrastructure Division, Office of the Premier have joined forces to host an- event dubbed, P.R.I.M.E –
MONTSERRAT PUBLIC LIBRARY ORGANISES SPECIAL EVENT FOR FATHERS
For the first time, the Montserrat Public Library will be hosting an event aimed at offering support and encouragement to fathers. This event, will be
NEW AIRLINE TICKET SUBSIDY TAKES EFFECT ON JUNE 1, 2021
Customers To Pay XCD$170.00 on Base Ticket Fare As of Tuesday June 1, 2021 an updated airline ticket subsidy will take effect, resulting in customers
WHATSAPP LIFE CERTIFICATE VALIDATION SERVICE LAUNCHED
The Pensions Unit within the Office of the Deputy Governor continues to implement new measures to improve the management of the Government of Montserrat Pensions
PUBLIC HOSPITAL REGULATIONS AMENDED TO INCLUDE UPDATED COVID-19 TESTING FEES
The Government of Montserrat has amended the schedule of fees in the Public Hospital Regulations (Cap.14.01) to include an updated list of fees which much
FINAL RUNWAY WORKS AT JOHN A. OSBORNE AIRPORT TO BE COMPLETED
The final stage of Montserrat’s Airport Runway Resurfacing Project will be accomplished later this month (May 2021), with the completion of runway grooving and final
NO LINK BETWEEN ASTRAZENECA VACCINE AND DEATHS ON MONTSERRAT
Recent investigations into two sudden deaths have found no link to the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID- 19 vaccine. This report from the Ministry of Health and Social
TOURISM DIVISION NETWORKS WITH MEDIA AND TRAVEL TRADE
During the first quarter of 2021, the Montserrat Tourism Division, Office of the Premier, has been engaging in a series of marketing activities to enhance
GOVERNMENT UPDATES COVID-19 REGULATIONS TO MAKE PROVISIONS FOR VACCINATED INDIVIDUALS
On Sunday May 16, 2021 at 5:01a.m. S.R.O 30 of 2021 will come into force with amendments to the Public Health (COVID-19 Suppression) (No. 10)
MINISTRY OF HEALTH ADDRESSES COVID-19 VACCINATION CONCERNS
Dedicated Email Address For COVID-19 Vaccine Questions Established May 11, 2021 — The Ministry of Health and Social Services commenced COVID-19 vaccination on 8 February
STATISTICS DEPARTMENT RELEASES INFOGRAPHIC ON LABOUR FORCE SURVEY MAIN INDICATORS
The Statistics Department of Montserrat (SDM) within the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MoFEM) is today releasing key indicators from the recently conducted Labour
OFFICE OF THE PREMIER BEING REVIEWED
Public consultation hub is now open A review of The Office of the Premier (OP) in the Government of Montserrat is now underway. The intent
£23.6 MILLION CONFIRMED FOR MONTSERRAT’S 2021/2022 BUDGET
The Government of Montserrat has been notified by the UK Government that it’s contribution to Montserrat’s 2021-2022 recurrent budget will be £23.6 million. This allocation
GOVERNMENT AMENDS TARIFF RATES ON SOME IMPORTED GOODS
The Government of Montserrat has adjusted the tariff rates on the importation of single use plastic bags, sugary drinks, tobacco products, pure natural drinks, health
GOVERNMENT’S RUNWAY RESURFACING PROJECT COMPLETED
Airport Set to Re-Open on Schedule- April 22, 2021 The Government of Montserrat is pleased to announce the successful completion of the Runway Resurfacing
GOVERNMENT OF MONTSERRAT APPROVED AIRLINE TICKET SUBSIDY
The Government of Montserrat has approved an extension to the airline ticket subsidy for a three-month period, effective April 1, 2021 to June 30, 2021.
MINISTRY OF HEALTH ADDRESSES INTERNATIONAL REPORTS OF ADVERSE REACTIONS TO COVID-19 VACCINE
VACCINATION PROGRAMME CONTINUES The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) has issued a statement on the use of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, following international
GOVERNMENT OF MONTSERRAT’S 2019-2020 NATIONAL PERFORMANCE REPORT HAS BEEN PUBLISHED
The Monitoring & Evaluation Unit, Office of the Premier has released the Government of Montserrat’s 2019-2020 National Performance Report. The report outlines the Government’s performance
GOVERNMENT OF MONTSERRAT TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND HUMANITARIAN SUPPORT TO ST.VINCENT & THE GRENADINES
The Government of Montserrat will contribute one hundred and fifty thousand Eastern Caribbean dollars (XCD$150,000.00) along with donations of essential supplies to St. Vincent and
COVID-19 SUPPORT PROGRAMME EXTENDED TO APRIL 23, 2021
The Government of Montserrat has extended the COVID-19 Relief Support for individuals who met the criteria and were not able to access the assistance by
PREMIER OF MONTSERRAT REITERATES SUPPORT FOR ST. VINCENT & THE GRENADINES—CABINET TO CONSIDER OPTIONS FOR SUPPORT ON MONDAY
Premier of Montserrat, Honourable Joseph E. Farrell has reiterated the Government of Montserrat’s support for the Government and people of St. Vincent & the Grenadines
GOVERNOR’S OFFICE MESSAGE ON THE PASSING OF HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS PRINCE PHILLIP, THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH
It is with deep regret that I announce the passing of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh on this the 9th day of April,