Government of Montserrat Press Releases
ADDITIONAL STEPS TAKEN TO ASSIST LOCAL CONTRACTORS TO BID ON GOVERNMENT PROJECTS
The Ministry of Finance and the Montserrat Customs and Revenue Service (MCRS) is providing additional support to self-employed persons and small contractors, who are having
MINISTER HOGAN TO DELIVER PRESENTATION AT ENVIRONMENT CONFERENCE IN ALDERNEY
The Minister of Agriculture, Trade, Lands, Housing & The Environment (Ag), Honourable Claude Hogan will be discussing the status of Montserrat’s environment at the ‘Inter-Island
MONTSERRAT EXPLORING WAYS TO SUPPORT BAHAMAS RECOVERY EFFORTS
Montserrat and other non-independent Member States of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) are exploring what options are possible to provide monetary, and or
PUBLIC OFFICERS ATTENDING CARICOM DIPLOMATS TRAINING IN INDIA
The Government of Montserrat has sent three officers to the 2nd Special Training Programme for CARICOM Diplomats, being held in India from August 12 to
2019 MONTSERRAT FERRY SERVICE TENDERING PROCESS BEGINS
Tenders are now being accepted for a new one-year contract for the Montserrat Ferry Service, to take effect from Tuesday, October 1, 2019. The ferry
CHANGES TO FERRY DEPARTURE TIMES & SUNDAY FERRY SERVICES EFFECTIVE AUGUST 2019
The Access Division, under the portfolio of the Office of the Premier, will be standardizing the morning departure times on the Ferry Service from Montserrat
MOUNTAIN CHICKENS TO ARRIVE & BE PLACED IN A CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT
Montserrat is set to launch one of the most critical activities as part of the 20 year Mountain Chicken Recovery Programme. A number of frogs
BUSINESS SUPPORT FACILITY GRANTS BEING DISBURSED
The Office of the Premier is informing the public that the first twelve successful applicants of the ‘Business Support Facility’ grant scheme are now receiving
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION ANNOUNCES THE REOPENING OF THE YOUTH AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENT PROJECT –‘EMPOWERING YOUTH ON MONTSERRAT’
The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs, and Sports announces the reopening of the Youth and Sports Development Programme under the leadership of Mr. Lyston Skerritt.
HE Governor (Acting) Extends Condolences To The Family And Friends Of DRV Franklyn Edwards OBE OE
On behalf of the Montserrat Public Service, Her Excellency, Governor (Acting) Mrs. Lyndell Simpson extends heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of D.R.V. Franklyn
KEY FINDINGS REPORT ON POPULATION COUNT AND LABOUR FORCE SURVEY RELEASED
The Statistics Department (SDM) of the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management has released its Key Findings Report on the recently conducted intercensal Census Count
PREMIER ROMEO’s SPEECH TO THE UN C24 COMMITTEE IN NEW YORK
(The 22nd Anniversary of the Fatal volcanic eruption of June 25, 1997) Madamme Chair, Today, 1:10 pm, marked twenty two years to the minute since the
GOM WELCOMES THE APPROVAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS’ VISITING MISSION TO MONTSERRAT
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) has agreed to a Visiting Mission to Montserrat by the United Nations (UN) Decolonisation Committee. This UN Visit was
Lyston E. Skerritt appointed Director of Community, Youth and Sports Services
The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs, Sports & Ecclesiastes Services announces the appointment of Lyston E Skerritt to the post of Director in the recently
Little Bay Port Development Launched to Boost Economy, Connectivity
The Government of Montserrat and the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) in cooperation with the United Kingdom Caribbean Infrastructure Fund (UKCIF) launched today with the Little
MCWEL launches “ICT Love Connection” Programme
The Ministry of Communication, Works, Energy and Labour, today launched the ICT Love Connection Programmme. 14 Elderly Residence at the Lookout Community Warden Assisted living
Solar Project Press Conference and Site Visit
Montserrat held a press conference and site visit today 16 January 2019, to update the public on the 250 kW Solar Project. The 1st phase began
Premier Donaldson Romeo’s 2018 Christmas Greeting
Fellow Citizens, Residents, and friends of Montserrat, I greet you with the joy and blessings of this Christmas season. To our family and
CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS EXEMPTED FROM CUSTOMS DUTIES & TAX
The Government of Montserrat, through a Cabinet decision, has waived the customs duties and consumption tax for Christmas decorations imported from November 1 to December
CHRISTMAS BARRELS CONCESSIONS TO TAKE EFFECT NEXT WEEK
The Government of Montserrat has approved a charge of EC$50.00 for the customs duties and consumption tax on barrels arriving on the island from November
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