Government of Montserrat Press Releases
AIR ACCESS ARRANGEMENT UPDATE: CALVINAIR HELICOPTERS WILL PROVIDE AIR TRANSPORTATION SERVICE TWICE PER DAY
CalvinAir Helicopters, based in Antigua, will provide air transportation between Montserrat and Antigua two times per day from April 11 to April 21, 2021 This
AIR ACCESS DURING JOHN A. OSBORNE AIRPORT CLOSURE
The Access Division, Office of The Premier, would like to inform the general public of the following changes and updates regarding Air access during the
MONTSERRAT’S MINISTRY OF EDUCATION WORKS TO DEVELOP A NATIONAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM
The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports (MoEYAS) has commenced a project to develop a National Education Curriculum for Montserrat. The Ministry has contracted
FINAL PUBLIC CONSULTATION FOR MONTSERRAT’S NATIONAL SPORTS & RECREATION POLICY 2021-2030
Draft Policy Available Online For Review and Comments The Department of Community, Youth and Sports under the auspices of the Ministry of Education, Youth and
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION ANNOUNCES ALLEN MULLINGS AS 2020 ISLAND SCHOLAR
Mr. Allen Mullings is the 2020 Montserrat Island Scholarship awardee to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science at the Michigan State University. The Ministry
Ministry of Health Intensifies Vaccination Efforts
Monday, 22 March 2021, The Ministry of Health and Social Services has announced plans to implement a mobile vaccination clinic on Tuesday, 23 March 2021,
Airbnb and The Caribbean Tourism Organization launch campaign to promote tourism to Montserrat and other Caribbean destinations
After almost a year of intermittent travel restrictions, Airbnb, the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), and Montserrat are collaborating to amplify the country’s recovery from the
MONTSERRAT’S FLAG RAISED IN THE NEW PALACE YARD ON ST. PATRICK’S DAY- SPEAKER RAISES FIRST FLAG TO THE BRITISH OVERSEAS TERRITORIES
Issued March 17, 2021 by Press Secretary to the Speaker of the House of Commons The British Overseas Territory of Monserrat is being celebrated by
UPDATES ON COVID-19 RELIEF, PROJECTS, ACCESS ARRANGEMENTS & OTHER GOVERNMENT ACTIVITIES
By Premier, Hon. Joseph E. Farrell Good day listeners, As a Government it is our intention to provide regular updates on key developments and decisions
DETAILS OF COVID-19 RELIEF FROM THE SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Thursday March 11, 2021, GIU, Montserrat–The Department of Social Services in the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) is providing the public with a
NO ACTIVE COVID-19 CASES ON MONTSERRAT – All Persons Recovered from COVID-19
The Ministry of Health and Social Services is today confirming the recovery of Montserrat’s last four (4) confirmed cases of COVID -19. This means that
ACCESS DIVISION ANNOUNCES PROCEDURES FOR FERRY TICKET REFUNDS
The Access Division, Office of the Premier, has started its Ferry Ticket Refund Programme and is currently facilitating refunds to customers who were affected by
AQUAPONICS SYSTEM & NEW TRACTOR COMMISSIONED TO INCREASE AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION
The Ministry of Agriculture on Tuesday March 2 2021, commissioned a new tractor and an aquaponics system as part of efforts to boost food production
MONTSERRAT RECORDS THREE COVID-19 RECOVERIES
The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) is today announcing the recovery of three of the recent COVID-19 cases; bringing the number of active
Montserrat Receives Critical Personal Protective Equipment for Frontline Workers
The Government of Montserrat has received a shipment of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to support its national response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The consignment of supplies was procured through funding from
COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS EASED AS OF FEBRUARY 28, 2021
Businesses, Schools & Religious Establishments Allowed To Operate The Government of Montserrat has decided to lift the curfew and ease the restrictions which were implemented
GOVERNMENT COVID-19 SUPPORT PACKAGE FOR RESIDENTS & CHILDREN
As part of efforts to cushion the economic impact on residents, brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent response measures, the Ministry of Health
$10K ONE-OFF GRANT AVAILABLE FOR BUSINESSES
Businesses on Montserrat facing financial difficulties due to COVID19 measures, can now apply for a direct one-off cash grant, up to a maximum of ten
Vaccine Registration to Close
Wednesday, 24 February – The Ministry of Health and Social Services is today announcing that individuals wishing to be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus must
24-HOUR DAILY CURFEW TO BE EXTENDED FOR 7 DAYS STARTING FEBRUARY 21, 2021
The Government of Montserrat will be extending the 24-hour daily curfew, which initially took effect on February 11, 2021, for seven more days, with a
MINISTRY OF HEALTH LAUNCHES ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR COVID-19 VACCINE
A new online registration system for the COVID-19 vaccine has been launched by the Ministry of Health. As of today, Tuesday February 16, 2021, everyone
MONTSERRAT TO LAUNCH A REMOTE WORKERS TRAVEL SHOW
Follow The Life of Remote Workers Living In Montserrat On A Travel Show On February 17, 2021 the Government of Montserrat, will launch its new
Active COVID-19 Cases Increase to 7
For Immediate Release 21/21 Sunday, 14 February – The Ministry of Health and Social Services’ contact tracing efforts has identified another case of COVID-19; thus
LOCAL ACTIVE CASES OF COVID- 19 REMAIN AT 6
In an update issued today (Saturday February 13), the Ministry of Health and Social Services has indicated that 17 individuals were investigated for COVID-19 in
ONE MORE PERSON TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID-19 ON MONTSERRAT
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has confirmed a 6th active case of COVID -19 on the island. The individual was identified through the
24-HOUR DAILY CURFEW ON MONTSERRAT UNTIL SUNDAY FEBRUARY 21, 2021
As part of measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 on Montserrat, a curfew will be imposed from 6:00a.m. Thursday February 11, 2021 until 5:00a.m.
47 TESTED FOR COVID-19 TODAY- ALL NEGATIVE
The Ministry of Health and Social Services is announcing that all 47 samples tested today (February 9, 2021), have tested negative for the COVID-19 virus.
GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES TIGHTER MEASURES TO CURB COVID-19 ON MONTSERRAT
The Government of Montserrat has announced more stringent lockdown measures following the confirmation of a fifth COVID-19 case; a student at the Montserrat Secondary School