Government of Montserrat Press Releases
UPDATE ON ACCESS FACILITATION: AIRLINE TICKET SUBSIDY
The Access Division, Office of the Premier is informing the public that an airline ticket subsidy will take effect from Thursday October 1, 2020 to
MONTSERRAT OBSERVES WORLD TOURISM DAY WITH REMARKS FROM HON. JOSEPH E. FARRELL, PREMIER AND MINISTER OF TOURISM.
“September 27 was recognized around the world as World Tourism Day and this year’s theme is ‘Tourism and Rural Development’. Twenty-twenty though, is not an
MCWEL RECEIVES APPROVAL FOR DIGITAL REMOTE WORKING PROGRAMME
The Ministry of Communication, Works, Energy & Labour has received Cabinet’s approval to implement a Digital Nomad programme or Digital Remote Working programme. The announcement
CXC RESULTS FOR MONTSERRAT TO BE ANNOUNCED
Montserrat’s preliminary results for the July 2020 Caribbean Examination Council’s (CXC) examinations will be announced next week. As of September 22, 2020 students who sat
Premier’s Press Conference Remarks
Delivered by Premier-Hon. Joseph E. Farrell Good day everyone. It is my pleasure to be present here today and to be able to engage with
POLICE CADET PROGRAMME LAUNCHED
On Monday September 21, a Police Community Support Officer Programme (PCSO) also known as a police cadet programme, was launched as a joint initiative by
COMMISSIONER OF POLICE ANNOUNCES FIREARMS AMNESTY PERIOD
During the period Saturday September 12 to Wednesday December 23, 2020 individuals in possession of any unregistered or unlicensed firearms can submit them to any
COMMISSIONER’S STATEMENT ON VIDEO SHOWING OFFICER IN A VERBAL DIALOGUE WITH A MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC
Statement by Commissioner of Police – Steve Foster The Royal Montserrat Police Service (RMPS) is aware of a video being circulated on social media, showing
DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR PUBLIC INPUT ON THE PROPOSED MODIFICATION TO THE PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR NORTH MONTSERRAT 2012-2022
The Physical Planning Unit (PPU) within the Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Housing and the Environment (MALHE) is seeking more public input on the proposed modification
Virtual Walk Planned to Celebrate Caribbean Wellness Day
Fitness Enthusiasts and Travel Advisors to “Log Miles and Minutes” Montserrat will participate in the region’s first virtual walk to observe of Caribbean Wellness Day.
NEW DRIVERS LICENSING SOFTWARE PROGRESSING TOWARDS FULL IMPLEMENTATION
The Traffic Division of the Ministry of Communication, Works, Labour and Energy is pleased to announce that it is in the final stages of the
Department of Environment’s Beach Clean-Up A Success
Over 1300 lbs of plastic waste and abandoned fishing gear collected in one hour at the beach clean-up organised by the Department of the Environment
FERRY SERVICES INTERIM ARRANGEMENTS
Delivered by: Premier-Hon. Joseph E. Farrell Residents and friends of Montserrat, greetings. Since the beginning of the Corona virus pandemic, the government’s primary focus was
CHANGE IN FERRY CARGO OPERATIONS
The Access Division, Office of the Premier, would like to inform the general public of a Ferry schedule change. Ferry cargo operations for Friday, September
MANDATORY FACE COVERINGS REQUIREMENT TIGHTENED
The new COVID-19 suppression regulations will introduce several additional measures regarding the wearing of face coverings, as the Government of Montserrat continues to encourage the
NEGATIVE COVID-19 TEST RESULTS REQUIRED FOR TRAVEL TO MONTSERRAT
The Government of Montserrat has expanded the pre-entry requirements for persons allowed to travel to Montserrat. As of Sunday August 30, at 5:00a.m. the Public
Six Individuals Awarded Government of Montserrat Scholarships to Pursue Undergraduate and Postgraduate Studies Abroad
Six individuals were awarded Government of Montserrat scholarships this year to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate studies abroad. The Recipients of the 2020/21 National scholarships as
MONTSERRAT ARTS COUNCIL LAUNCHES VIRTUAL EXHIBITION
The Montserrat Arts Council presents M.O.V.E – its first ever Online Virtual Exhibition, where digital meets culture. M.O.V.E, MAC Online Virtual Exhibition, showcases the work
PREMIER FARRELL CONGRATULATES PRIME MINISTER DR. KEITH ROWLEY AND THE PNM ON RETURN TO OFFICE
Montserrat’s Premier, Honourable Joseph E. Farrell, has congratulated Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister, Dr. The Honourable Keith Rowley and the People’s National Movement (PNM) on
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION ANNOUNCES GUIDELINES FOR THE FULL REOPENING OF SCHOOLS
The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports announces the guidelines for the reopening of government schools for the school year 2020/2021; as schools will
Ministry of Health and Social Services Launches Satellite Clinic At the Lookout Warden Supported Apartments
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has launched a satellite clinic at the Lookout Warden Assisted Apartments. This means residents of the apartment complex
MONTSERRAT RATED AS ‘STABLE’ BY STANDARD & POORS
Montserrat has been given a stable rating by international credit rating agency, Standard & Poors Global Ratings. In a report dated August 13, 2020 the
GOVERNMENT EXPLORES POTENTIAL TOURIST SITES FOR DEVELOPMENT
Montserrat’s Premier and Minister of Tourism, Honourable Joseph E. Farrell, led a multi-sector team to view potential locations for new tours. The Premier was accompanied
MONTSERRAT CABLE LANDING STATION FINAL INSTALLATIONS & COMMISSIONING IN PROGRESS
Three technicians from Southern Caribbean Fibre (SCF) are on island to conduct the final installation and configuration of equipment, and to commission the Montserrat Cable
GOVERNMENT REVIEWS OPTIONS FOR DRAG RACING ON MONTSERRAT
As part of ongoing efforts by the Government of Montserrat to strengthen its relationship with various sporting bodies on island, Government officials met with the
HOSPITAL DESIGN MEETING TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 18
Contractors & Building Trade Specialists Especially Invited The design process for a new Hospital for Montserrat will take a significant step this month, as the
COVID-19 FISCAL STIMULUS PACKAGES NOW CLOSED
The package of financial support and other incentives introduced in April by the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management in response to the economic impact
MONTSERRAT RECEIVES A TIMELY BOOST FOR ITS COVID-19 RESPONSE
On Friday August 7, 2020 Montserrat received a shipment of humanitarian supplies to support the island’s national response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The supplies were