Government of Montserrat Press Releases
NO ACTIVE CASES OF COVID-19 ON MONTSERRAT
The Ministry of Health and Social Services is today confirming the recovery of Montserrat’s last two (2) confirmed cases of COVID -19. This means that
CROSS SECTION OF GOM EMPLOYEES TO UNDERTAKE PROJECT MANAGEMENT TRAINING
Montserrat’s PMO is not only supporting the delivery of the island’s major projects and programmes, it is also building a sustainable change management capability for
MANDATORY FACE COVERINGS AT BUSINESS PLACES
As of Tuesday August 4, persons entering business places will be required to wear a face covering, as Government continues to encourage COVID-19 safety practices.
PANS FROM TRINIDAD ARRIVE FOR ‘REVIVAL OF STEEL PAN MUSIC’ PROJECT
On Thursday July 30, the Basic Needs Trust Fund (BNTF) Office has received a shipment of pans from Pan Trinbago – the world governing body
PERMANENT PORTRAITS TO BE ERECTED TO HONOUR NATIONAL HEROES
For the first time, photographs of the island’s national heroes will be permanently mounted at a public location; as a symbolic gesture by the Government
NEW GOVERNMENT OF MONTSERRAT WEBSITE TO BE LAUNCHED IN AUGUST
A re-branded and user-friendly Government of Montserrat website will be launched on Thursday August 6, 2020. The upgraded website will operate on the existing www.gov.ms
TOURISM DIVISION LAUNCHES NEW DESTINATION VIDEO
On Monday July 27, The Tourism Division launched a new destination video that features Montserrat’s more natural and charming character. It includes sweeping shots of
PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICE LISTED AS A FINALIST FOR PMO OF THE YEAR AWARD
On July 27, 2020 The Programme Management Office (PMO) announced that the office has been shortlisted as one of three finalists for the 2020 PMO
MONTSERRAT CONFIRMS NEW COVID-19 CASE – 2 ACTIVE
On Friday July 24, the Ministry of Health confirmed a new Covid-19 case on Montserrat. The individual who tested positive was asymptomatic, and was only
TROPICAL STORM GONZALO MAY BECOME A HURRICANE TODAY; RESIDENTS SHOULD CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE PROGRESS OF THIS SYSTEM AND ASSESS THEIR RISK.
Yellow Hill, Montserrat – July 23, 2020 – At 800 AM, the center of Tropical Storm Gonzalo was located near latitude 9.8 North, longitude 47.9
TROPICAL STORM GONZALO CHURNS TO THE SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN; RESIDENTS SHOULD CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE SYSTEM AS IT PROGRESSES.
Yellow Hill, Montserrat – July 22, 2020 – At 1100 AM, the center of Tropical Storm Gonzalo was located near latitude 9.9 North, longitude 43.6
TROPICAL STORM GONZALO HAS FORMED IN THE ATLANTIC BETWEEN AFRICA AND THE LESSER ANTILLES; RESIDENTS SHOULD MONITOR THIS DEVELOPING SYSTEM CLOSELY AND HAVE THEIR HURRICANE PLANS COMPLETED, AS THE PEAK MONTHS OF THE HURRICANE SEASON DRAW NEAR.
Yellow Hill, Montserrat – July 22, 2020 – At 9:00 am update, Tropical Depression Seven strengthened into Tropical Storm Gonzalo in the Atlantic, according to
Resumption of GoM’s Metrology Programme (Weights & Measures Inspection)
In accordance with Section 2 of the Weights and Measures (Inspection) Order, made under Section 14 of the Weights and Measures Act, an inspection will
MONTSERRAT CONFIRMS A NEW COVID-19 CASE
Issue Date: July 10, 2020 The Ministry of Health and Social Services has confirmed a new case of COVID-19 on Montserrat The Minister of Health, Honourable
OFFICE OF THE PREMIER WARNS OF FAKE SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNT OF THE HON. PREMIER JOSEPH E. FARRELL
Issue Date: July 8, 2020 The Office of the Premier is informing the public that a fake Instagram profile, purporting to be an official page
PUBLIC INPUT REQUIRED ON 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 public input on proposed modification to the
GOVERNMENT FURTHER RELAXES COVID-19 SUPPRESSION MEASURES
Issue Date: July 7, 2020 The Government of Montserrat continues to remove and amend COVID-19 suppression restrictions, as the phased reopening of the economy continues.
NEGATIVE COVID-19 TEST REQUIRED FOR TRAVELERS
New Procedures for Travelers Through Antigua Issue Date: July 7, 2020 The Ministry of Health and Social Services is notifying travelers from Montserrat to Antigua,
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION LAUNCHES POSITIVE DISCIPLINE MEDIA CAMPAIGN
Issue Date: July 3, 2020 The Ministry of Education on Montserrat today launched a media campaign to promote the adoption of positive discipline methods when
MONTSERRAT FIBRE OPTIC CABLE CONNECTION SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED
Issue Date: July 3, 2020 The installation of the new submarine fibre optic cable system from Montserrat, to the Branching Unit between Guadeloupe and Antigua,
JULY 15, 2020 DECLARED A PUBLIC HOLIDAY TO COMMEMORATE 25 YEARS OF VOLCANIC ACTIVITY
Issue Date: July 1, 2020 Wednesday July 15, 2020 has been declared a public holiday on Montserrat, in observance of 25 years since the start
CURFEW LIFTED AS GOVERNMENT CONTINUES TO EASE COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS
As of Wednesday July 1, 2020 at 5:00a.m. the curfew which was implemented as part of COVID-19 suppression measures by the Government of Montserrat, will
MONTSERRAT’S SUBSEA FIBRE OPTIC CABLE PROJECT PROGRESSES STEADILY
June 26, 2020 Submarine Installation and Testing Works Scheduled Work on the installation of the new submarine fibre optic cable system on Montserrat continues steadily