Government of Montserrat Press Releases

MONTSERRAT HOSTS OPENING CEREMONY OF UWI TACs VIRTUAL MEETING
The Government of Montserrat through the Ministry of Education and Youth Affairs hosted the Opening Ceremony of the Technical Advisory Committees (TACs) for the University

Montserrat’s Premier to Deliver Remarks at the Opening Ceremony of the 48th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government will meet in Barbados, 19-21 February 2025, for their 48th Regular Meeting which is being convened under the theme –

Remote Monitoring Systems Installed at the Glendon Hospital
Tuesday, 11 February 2025 – The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) is pleased to announce the installation of advanced remote life signs monitoring

Ministry of Health and Social Services Seeks Foster Carers to Support Children in Need
The Department of Social Services is calling on compassionate individuals and families to consider becoming foster carers for children in need of care and protection.

WINAIR TO CONDUCT PREPARATORY FLIGHTS AHEAD OF PEAK SEASON SERVICE
The Access Division, Office of the Premier is informing the public of upcoming preparatory flights to be conducted by WINAIR, prior to their commencement of

MONTSERRAT EXCELS IN THE FOURTH ROUND MUTUAL EVALUATION OF ITS ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING AND COUNTERING TERRORIST FINANCING FRAMEWORK
Montserrat has successfully completed the Fourth Round Mutual Evaluation of its Anti-Money Laundering/Counter Financing of Terrorism/Countering Proliferation Financing (AML/CFT/CPF) Framework, conducted by the Caribbean Financial

MONTSERRAT SAFEGUARDING BOARD RE-LAUNCHED
Her Excellency The Governor Mrs. Sarah Tucker and the Honorable Minister for Health, Social Services and Education, Dr. the Honorable Ingrid Buffonge are proud to confirm the

MONTSERRAT’S ANNUAL BUDGET SUPPORT MISSION (BSM) BEGINS ON MONDAY
Montserrat Negotiates 2025/2026 Budget with the UK Discussions between the Government of Montserrat and the United Kingdom Government’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), on

Ministry of Health Signs Contract for Construction of the New National Hospital
Friday, 24 January 2025– The Ministry of Health and Social Services is today announcing the signing of the contract for Phase three (3), also called

CHANGE OF GOVERNOR OF MONTSERRAT
Her Excellency the Governor Mrs. Sarah Tucker will complete her three year tenure in April and will be succeeded by Ms. Harriet Cross who has recently

WINAIR CONTRACTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL AIR ACCESS SUPPORT TO MONTSERRAT
The Government of Montserrat has signed a contract with Winward Islands Airways (WINAIR) to provide additional airlift into and out of the island during February

Opening of the New Law Year 2025
On Friday, 10th January 2025, the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court will mark the commencement of the New Law Year with its traditional Ceremonial Opening proceedings

EMIS EXPECTED TO IMPROVE COMMUNICATION AND TEAMWORK IN EDUCATION SECTOR
The new Education Management Information System (EMIS) being implemented by the Ministry of Education is anticipated to improve communication and enhance teamwork among schools and

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION GIVES EMIS INSTALLATION PROGRESS REPORT
The Ministry of Education has announced a number of milestones achieved in the implementation of an Education Management Information System (EMIS) in the primary and

EDUCATION MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM TO BE ROLLED OUT ACROSS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
The Ministry of Education will be introducing an Education Management Information System (EMIS) in the primary and secondary schools on island, to facilitate better education

2024 CHRISTMAS MESSAGE – PREMIER HON. REUBEN T. MEADE
Transcribed from live radio broadcast on Christmas Day As we approach the end of 2024, celebrating another Christmas, let us reflect on the positives in

CARGO SERVICES ON TYPHOON EXPRESS RESCHEDULED TO DECEMBER 23, 2024
The Access Division, Office of The Premier, would like to inform the general public of a service reschedule regarding cargo services provided by the Typhoon

AIR ACCESS UPDATE FOR THE DECEMBER PEAK SEASON
The Access Division, Office of the Premier would like to inform the public of the following updates regarding airlines flight schedule for the December 2024

PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON THE MONTSERRAT POPULATION POLICY
The Government of Montserrat is pleased to announce that a period of public consultation on the Draft Montserrat Population Policy has commenced. The policy has

MONTSERRAT DELEGATION TO ATTEND 59TH CFATF PLENARY IN JAMAICA
A delegation from Montserrat, will attend the 59th Caribbean Financial Action task Force (CFATF) Plenary and Working Group meetings in Jamaica from 1st – 6th

LIEUTENANT COLONEL ALVIN RYAN PRESENTED WITH A BRITISH EMPIRE MEDAL (BEM) AND RECOGNISED BY HIS MAJESTY THE KING
On Thursday, Lieutenant Colonel Alvin Ryan was presented with the British Empire Medal by Her Excellency The Governor, Mrs. Sarah Tucker, at an intimate Reception

CDEMA COMMITS TO A COMPREHENSIVE DISASTER MANAGEMENT (CDM) COUNTRY WORK PROGRAMME FOR MONTSERRAT
The DMCA announced today that the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) in partnership with the University of the West Indies Disaster Risk Reduction Centre

MONTSERRAT TOURISM AUTHORITY CONCLUDES TAXI AND TOUR GUIDE TRAINING
The Montserrat Tourism Authority (MTA) concluded a week-long training workshop for Taxi Operators and Tour Guides, which was held from November 4 to 11, 2024.

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT PREPARES FOR ANNUAL NATIONAL TREE PLANTING DAY
Preparations are nearing completion for the 34th consecutive hosting of National Tree Planting Day 2024, which is scheduled for Wednesday December 11th. Distribution of plants

ROYAL MONTSERRAT DEFENCE FORCE HOSTS WEEK-LONG FIELD TRAINING CAMP
The Royal Montserrat Defence Force (RMDF) is currently undertaking a week-long field training camp. This critical exercise began on Friday November 15, 2024, and is

Honourable Veronica Dorsette-Hector Attends Caribbean Development Bank Board of Governors Meeting
Deputy Premier, Honourable Veronica Dorsette-Hector is representing Montserrat at the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) Board of Governor’s Meeting in Barbados on Wednesday November 20, 2024.She

PREMIER OF MONTSERRAT AND DELEGATION IN LONDON FOR JOINT MINISTERIAL COUNCIL (JMC)
Premier of Montserrat and Minister of Finance, Hon. Reuben T. Meade is in London for the annual Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) where he will attend

PREMIER OF MONTSERRAT AT COP29 CONFERENCE IN BAKU
Montserrat’s Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Reuben T. Meade is currently in Baku, Azerbaijan for the 29th United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference (COP29).