Government of Montserrat Press Releases
RENEWAL OF VEHICLE LICENSING TO RECOMMENCE ON MAY 5
The Traffic Division of the Ministry of Communication, Works, Labour and Energy (MCWEL) will recommence renewal of motor vehicles licensing from Tuesday May 5, between
MONTSERRAT AMONG AWARDEES IN INAUGURAL CARICOM SECONDARY SCHOOL ESSAY COMPETITION
The Trade and Quality Infrastructure Division, Office of the Premier, is thrilled to announce that Hayley-Shai Kassie from the Montserrat Secondary School was amongst the
FOUR MORE PATIENTS RECOVER FROM CORONAVIRUS DISEASE
The Montserrat Ministry of Health and Social Services is today declaring the full recovery of an additional four (4) patients from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
THREE SAMPLES TEST NEGATIVE FOR COVID-19
The Montserrat Ministry of Health and Social Services is today confirming that the three samples sent to the CARPHA Reference Laboratory on April 27th have
MONTSERRAT GOES SECOND WEEK WITH NO NEW CASES OF COVID-19
The Ministry of Health and Social Services is reporting that Montserrat has recorded no new coronavirus infections (COVID-19) for its second consecutive week. This means
SIX STUDENTS STUDYING IN JAMAICA TO RETURN HOME TONIGHT
Six (6) students pursuing studies in Jamaica are expected to return home this evening on the Jaden Sun Ferry at Little Bay Montserrat. The students,
DATA HUB CREATED ON MONTSERRAT’S COVID-19 RESPONSE
The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Centre within the Physical Planning Unit, has created an online site based on a GIS application, to capture data on
COVID-19 SOCIAL BENEFIT SUPPORT PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTED BY SOCIAL SERVICES
As part of efforts to alleviate hardship that has been brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent response measures, the Social Services Department, with
GOVERNMENT OFFERS A GRANT OF 10 THOUSAND DOLLARS MAXIMUM FOR TOURISM SECTOR BUSINESSES
Government Providing One-Time Grant for Rent, Utilities & Related-Overhead Costs As part of the Government of Montserrat’s COVID-19 stimulus package, eligible businesses in the tourism
APPLY NOW FOR GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPS
The Government of Montserrat is now accepting applications for Scholarship Awards based on Cabinet’s Approved Priority Listing, up to 2022. The Cabinet approved list for
APPLICATION PROCESS NOW OPEN FOR SALARY SUPPORT FOR EMPLOYEES ACROSS ALL BUSINESS SECTORS
Government Providing COVID-19 Financial Support for Businesses The Government of Montserrat through the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MOFEM), is now accepting applications for
NO NEW CASES OF COVID-19 ON MONTSERRAT FOR THE PAST WEEK
The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) has reported that the last two (2) suspected cases of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) have returned negative.
3-DAY SHOPPING AND BUSINESS ARRANGEMENTS AHEAD OF EXTENDED SHUTDOWN
The Government of Montserrat has made provisions for members of the public to conduct business activities and shop from Monday 20 April to Wednesday 22
SHUTDOWN EXTENDED— THREE DAYS ALLOWED FOR SHOPPING
The Government of Montserrat will be extending the shutdown as it continues to take steps to contain and prevent further spread of the coronavirus disease
MONTSERRAT RECORDS ITS SECOND COVID-19 RECOVERY
A second person has fully recovered from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on Montserrat. The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) is today announcing that
46 ARRESTS FOR BREACH OF CURFEW IN TWO WEEKS
Royal Montserrat Police Service urges full compliance The Royal Montserrat Police Service (RMPS) is urging members of the public to fully comply with the shutdown,
MONTSERRAT RECORDS FIRST COVID-19 RECOVERY & TWO NEW CASES
Montserrat has recorded its first full recovery; while two persons have tested positive for COVID-19. The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) has received
SPECIAL SHOPPING ARRANGEMENTS AHEAD OF SHUTDOWN
On Saturday April 11 and Sunday April 12, the following arrangements have been made to allow for grocery shopping at the supermarkets: One member of
7-DAY COMPLETE SHUTDOWN AMONG NEW GOVERNMENT MEASURES TO CONTAIN COVID-19
Curfew Extended to April 30th including a complete shutdown for 7 days The Government of Montserrat will be extending the curfew until Thursday April 30,
MONTSERRAT TO RECEIVE 2.5 MILLION POUNDS FROM THE UK FOR COVID19 RESPONSE
Additional support anticipated following this initial immediate commitment of 2.5 million pounds The Government of Montserrat has received written confirmation from the Department for International
APPLICATION PROCESS NOW OPEN FOR TOURISM SECTOR COVID19 FINANCIAL SUPPORT PACKAGE
The Government of Montserrat through the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MOFEM), is now accepting applications for financial assistance from individuals and businesses in
POSITIVE COVID-19 CASES ON MONTSERRAT INCREASE TO EIGHT
As of Tuesday, April 7, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases on Montserrat has increased to eight. The Ministry of Health and Social Services stated
AUTOPSY ORDERED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF DEATH OF MUSICIAN ‘BLACK THE RIPPER’
An autopsy is to be conducted on the body of British rapper Dean West also known as ‘Black The Ripper’. The Royal Montserrat Police Service
IMPROVEMENT IN CURFEW COMPLIANCE OBSERVED BY THE POLICE
Release Date: April 3, 2020 The Royal Montserrat Police Service (RMPS) has reported noticeable compliance with the 24-hour curfew and new measures implemented by the
GOVERNMENT OFFERS FISCAL STIMULUS PACKAGE IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19
Release Date: April 1, 2020 The Government of Montserrat today announced a broad and bold package of financial support and other incentives for those impacted
24 HOUR CURFEW UNTIL APRIL 14 AMONG NEW MEASURES ANNOUNCED BY GOVERNMENT
Release Date: March 28, 2020 The Government of Montserrat today (March 28, 2020) announced more stringent measures to contain and prevent further spread of COVID-19
NO STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARED ON MONTSERRAT
Release Date: March 27, 2020 The Government of Montserrat is informing the public that there has been no state of emergency declared on Montserrat. His
GOVERNMENT EXTENDS LIST OF ESSENTIAL SERVICES
Release Date: March 26, 2020 The Government of Montserrat has extended the list of ‘essential services’ in the Public Health (COVID-19 Control and suppression) order.