Government of Montserrat Press Releases

RADIO MONTSERRAT (ZJB) CONDUCTS AUDIENCE SURVEY
Radio Montserrat (ZJB) is today launching an online survey to obtain public feedback on the station’s programming. The Audience Survey will be available online over

APPOINTMENT OF AUTHORISED OFFICER TO REVIEW PUBLIC SERVICE MATTER
In accordance with the Public Service Act, Mr. Andrew Horton, a public officer in the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions was appointed as

Five RMDF Officers Promoted
For the first time in its history the Royal Montserrat Defence Force (RMDF) has an officer at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, Commanding Officer Alvin

NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE TOWN HALLS TO COMMENCE ON MARCH 2, 2022
The Department of Labour in the Ministry of Communication, Works, Labour and Energy (MCWLE) is currently consulting the public on the establishment of a National

12 BUSINESSES AWARDED UNDER THE EDS PROGRAMME—MORE TO BE AWARDED
The Ministry of Finance & Economic Management is pleased to announce the disbursement for the first tranche of awards under the Enterprise Development Scheme (EDS).

APPROVAL & COMMENCEMENT OF SAND MINING OPERATIONS IN THE UPPER BELHAM VALLEY – HON. CRENSTON BUFFONGE
Statement by Hon. Crenston Buffonge The Government of Montserrat is pleased to announce that sand mining in the Upper Belham Valley in Zone V can

COVID-19 Outbreak Over — Ministry of Health Remains Vigilant
Tuesday, 1 March 2022, The Ministry of Health and Social Services has declared that the most recent outbreak of COVID-19 is over. The outbreak began

WOMEN AGRO-PRODUCERS MARKET DAY PLANNED FOR INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
The Social Services Department is inviting all women agro-producers on Montserrat to a special Market Day in observance of International Women’s Day on Tuesday March

PREMIER OF MONTSERRAT TO ATTEND 33rd INTER-SESSIONAL MEETING OF The CONFERENCE OF HEADS OF GOVERNMENT OF CARICOM IN BELIZE
The Premier, Honourable Joseph E. Farrell will be attending the 33rd Inter-Sessional Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)

RHINOVIRUS IN CIRCULATION ON MONTSERRAT
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has confirmed the presence of rhinovirus on island. The virus is the predominant cause of the common cold.

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION WELCOMES SIMON’S ROCK TO ISLAND
The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports welcomes the first full semester cohort of students and faculty from Bard College at Simon’s Rock. After

MONTSERRAT RECEIVES EDF11 FOURTH BUDGET SUPPORT PAYMENT OF EC$6.1 MILLION
Funding for Energy, Tourism, Infrastructure and Financial Management The Government of Montserrat has received six million and fifty thousand, five hundred and forty eight dollars

Ministry of Health to Conduct One-Day Workshop on Parenting
The Ministry of Health and Social Services will be conducting a one day workshop on parenting under the theme, ‘Unlocking the code to parenting’. The

MINISTRY OF HEALTH TO CONDUCT HOUSEHOLD HEALTH SURVEY
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has launched a health survey aimed at determining the local prevalence of non-communicable diseases such as hypertension, diabetes

DESIGN BUILD CONTRACT AWARDED FOR MONTSERRAT’S PORT PROJECT
Monday February 14, 2022 marked a major milestone in the Government of Montserrat’s implementation of the Montserrat Port Development Project – Phase 1. Meridian Construction

NUMBER OF PERSONS ALLOWED TO GATHER INCREASED TO 75
The Government of Montserrat has increased the number of persons allowed to gather in a public place to 75. As of 5:00a.m. today (Monday February

SIX MONTSERRATIANS TO RECEIVE NATIONAL HONOURS IN MARCH 2022
Six Montserratians will be honoured on Saturday March 12, 2022 for their selfless contribution and commitment to the development and advancement of Montserrat at the

NEW DIRECTOR OF TOURISM APPOINTED
The Government of Montserrat welcomes the appointment of the new Tourism Director Mrs. Ineta Rosetta West-Gerald with effect from February 7, 2022 for a period

MONTSERRAT’S MINISTER OF COMMUNICATION CHAIRS 91st SPECIAL MEETING OF COTED-ICT
Deputy Premier & Minister with responsibility for Communications, Dr. the Honorable Samuel Joseph is today (Friday February 11, 2022) chairing the Ninety-First Special Meeting of

MONTSERRAT REPRESENTED AT THE LAUNCH OF PROJECT HAMMER: A REGIONAL BORDER SECURITY PROJECT
Montserrat was represented in Barbados at the launch of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) Caribbean Small Arms and Light Weapons and Narcotics Enforcement project, which

MONTSERRAT ARTS COUNCIL RELEASES 2022 ST PATRICK’S FESTIVAL CALENDAR
Following the announcement of the dates for this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Festival, the Montserrat Arts Council has now released the tentative schedule of events.

MONTSERRAT RECORDS SECOND COVID-19 RELATED DEATH
HOSPITALISED PATIENT SUCCUMBS TO COVID-19 The Montserrat Ministry of Health and Social Services is deeply saddened to announce the death of one resident from COVID-19.

MONTSERRAT ARTS COUNCIL RELEASES 2022 FESTIVALS CALENDAR
The Montserrat Arts Council has released a calendar of Montserrat festivals for the year 2022. The calendar features dates for the upcoming St. Patrick’s Festival

LABOUR DEPARTMENT COMMENCES PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON MONTSERRAT’S MINIMUM WAGE
The Department of Labour in the Ministry of Communication, Works, Labour and Energy (MCWLE) has launched an online survey, to consult members of the public

GOVERNMENT EASES COVID-19 REGULATIONS AS OF FEBRUARY 1, 2022
On Tuesday February 1, 2022 at 5:00a.m., the new COVID-19 regulations will take effect bringing an end to the nigh-time curfew, increasing the number of

Joint Statement on the Status of the Soufrière Hills Volcano by the MVO and the Scientific Advisory Committee
The Soufrière Hills Volcano has been in a state of unrest since the end of lava extrusion in February 2010. MVO’s weekly reports indicate that

PREMIER OF MONTSERRAT CONGRATULATES PRIME MINISTER MOTTLEY ON HER RE-ELECTION IN BARBADOS
On behalf of the Government and people of Montserrat, the Premier, Honourable Joseph E. Farrell has extended heartiest congratulations to the Prime Minister of Barbados,

Omicron and Delta Variants in Circulation
Wednesday, 19 January 2022, The Ministry of Health and Social Services today confirmed that the Omicron and Delta variants of the SARS- CoV-2 virus are