Government of Montserrat Press Releases
ENERGY MINISTRY AWARDS EC1.89 MILLION DOLLAR CONTRACT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF 250 KW SOLAR POWER SYSTEM
On Monday October 1, the Government of Montserrat, through the Ministry of Communications, Works, Labour and Energy awarded Florida-based Company ‘Salt Energy’ an EC $1.89
COMMUNICATIONS MINISTRY WORKING TO UPDATE MONTSERRAT’S ICT LAWS
The Ministry of Communication, Works, Energy & Labour (MCWEL) has engaged a Legal Consultant from the company Lex Romulus based in Barbados, to update and
MONTSERRAT POSTAL SERVICES INSTALLS POST BOXES IN COMMUNITIES
The Montserrat Postal Services has installed 70 post boxes across two communities here, as part of efforts to meet customers’ needs and provide easily accessible
GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS ACCEPTING BANK OF MONTSERRAT DEBIT CARD PAYMENTS
Following the recent launch of Bank of Montserrat debit cards for use with point-of-sale (POS) terminals, the Government of Montserrat through the Treasury Department, is
CARD PAYMENTS TO BEGIN IN SOME GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS ON MONDAY
The Treasury Department will introduce ‘Point of Sales Terminals’ (PoS Terminals) on Monday, April 30, to facilitate payments using Master and Visa Credit Cards when
SECOND STAGE OF EXPERIMENTAL FISH TRAP PROJECT BEGINS
The second stage of the ‘experimental fish trap project’ being implemented by the Government of Montserrat’s Youth and Sports Development Programme, has commenced. The fish trap
ECONOMIC GROWTH STRATEGY AND DELIVERY PLAN AVAILABLE ONLINE
The final draft of the Economic Growth Strategy and Delivery Plan for Montserrat is now available online. The document was produced by UK based Consultancy
SIX MONTSERRATIANS TO BE AWARDED NATIONAL HONOURS
Six Montserratians who have selflessly contributed and committed to the development and advancement of Montserrat will be awarded national honours during the 4th National Honours
PLANS IN PLACE FOR FERRY OPERATIONS TOMORROW- MARCH 7, 2018
The Access Division wishes to inform the public that plans are in place for the Ferry to operate on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 from Antigua
IBSU ISSUES GUIDELINES TO SPEED UP PROCESSING TIME AT PORTS
The Montserrat Integrated Boarder Security Unit (IBSU) has issued some guidelines aimed at accelerating the processing time for persons arriving into the island. The recommendations
COLIN FERGUS APPOINTED NEW PERMANENT SECRETARY FOR THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, YOUTH AFFAIRS AND SPORTS
Mr Colin Fergus has been appointed to the post of Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, effective Monday March 12th,
FIRST SET OF CVQ TRAINERS AND ASSESSORS ON MONTSERRAT AWARDED
Eight Teachers and two employees in the Ministry of Agriculture have been awarded Caribbean Vocational Qualifications (CVQs) Level 4 in Training and Assessment, to support
PREMIER ROMEO DISCUSSES PRIORITY PROJECTS WITH UK MPs
On Monday, February 26, the Honourable Premier and Minister of Finance, Donaldson Romeo met and held discussions with Member of Parliament and Chair of the
COMMUNICATIONS MINISTER ATTENDS FIRST COMMONWEALTH DATA FORUM
The Honourable Minister of Communications, Paul Lewis is in Gibraltar for the first ‘Commonwealth Data Forum’, which is being held under the theme ‘The Data
TOURISM DIVISION EFFORT BRINGS STEVE HARVEY SHOW WINNERS TO MONTSERRAT
The lucky winners of the holiday giveaway, ‘Montserrat Villa Vacation’ which was awarded on the Steve Harvey Show, arrived on island on Thursday February 15,
PREMIER ROMEO SIGNS MOU TO CREATE A DIGITAL PAYMENTS ECOSYSTEM IN MONTSERRAT
The Honourable Premier and Minister of Finance of Montserrat, Donaldson Romeo, has signed on behalf of the Government of Montserrat, a memorandum of understanding (MOU)
FIRST STAGE OF SUSTAINABLE FISH TRAP PROJECT UNDERWAY
Stage one of a two-pilot experimental fish trap project which aims to protect the island’s fisheries resources commenced last week. The project, which is a
Montserrat’s Environment Minister Discusses The Future of The Environment At OTs Meeting
The Honourable Minister of Agriculture, Trade, Lands, Housing and the Environment, David Osborne attended a two-day environment meeting in the Isle of Man aimed at
MINISTRY OF WORKS CONTINUES TO IMPROVE ROAD ACCESS IN COMMUNITIES
Wednesday, February 7, 2018 – The Ministry of Communications, Works, Labour and Energy is continuing its efforts to improve road conditions and access to communities
HOUSING INITIATIVE SIGNED UNDER GOVERNMENT’S HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Ministry of Agriculture, Trade, Lands, Housing and the Environment (MATLHE), signed off on another housing initiative under the Government of Montserrat’s Home Improvement Program. In the
SECOND SECRETARY TO THE HIGH COMMISSION OF INDIA VISITS MONTSERRAT
Friday, February 2, 2018 – The Second Secretary of the High Commission of India, Trinidad and Tobago, Aniruddha Das arrived on Montserrat on Thursday 1st
GOVERNOR’S SWEARING IN SPEECH
Honourable Madame SpeakerHonourable PremierHonourable Ministers of GovernmentHonourable Deputy GovernorHonourable Acting Attorney GeneralHonourable Financial SecretaryHonourable Leader of the OppositionHonourable Members of the Legislative AssemblyLadies and Gentlemen
ACCESS DIVISION IMPLEMENTS CHANGES TO FERRY OPERATIONS
Friday, January 26, 2018 – The Access Division has implemented a number of changes to the operations of the Ferry Service. Effective immediately, the
TRADE UNIT OPENS SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
The Trade Unit within the Ministry of Agriculture, Trade, Lands, Housing and the Environment (MATLHE), officially opened the Small Business Development Centre (SMDC), on Wednesday
MOU Signed To Support Montserrat’s Fishing Future
On Friday, January 19, 2018, the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, the Ministry of Agriculture, Trade, Lands, Housing, and the Environment, the Montserrat
EIGHT BEGIN THE REINTRODUCED NURSING PROGRAMME
The nursing programme at the Montserrat Community College (MCC) recommenced on Monday, January 8, 2018 after a break of almost seven years. The reintroduction
SUPPORTING PUBLIC SECTOR REFORM WORKSHOPS A SUCCESS
The second in a series of workshops on “Supporting Public Sector Reform” within the Montserrat Public Service was a success. The purpose of the
Lyndell Simpson Confirmed As Deputy Governor
GOVERNOR’S OFFICE PRESS RELEASE In her last official function before leaving Montserrat on 2 January, HE the Governor, Elizabeth Carriere, confirmed the substantive appointment of