Government of Montserrat Press Releases
NEW INITIATIVE LAUNCHED TO REDUCE NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES IN THE CARIBBEAN
Montserrat is among the countries targeted in a project named “Caribbean Moves,” to reduce high incidences of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The project is supported by
NEW VOLCANO INTERPRETATION CENTER PROJECT SET IN MOTION
The project to design and build a new Volcano Interpretation Centre in Montserrat was officially set in motion this month, with the site visit of
JOINT MINISTERIAL COUNCIL (JMC) TRIP POSTPONED
Premier, the Hon. Joseph E. Farrell, has announced that the Joint Ministerial Council (JMC), which was scheduled to take place in November 2022, has been
Ministry of Health to Distribute COVID-19 Kits for Self-Testing
27 October, 2022 – Starting 1st November 2022, the Ministry of Health and Social Services will distribute kits to the general public to facilitate self-testing
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION LAUNCHES SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SURVEY
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports in collaboration with the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission through the Program for Educational Advancement and
Testing on Arrival Discontinued
The Ministry of Health and Social Services announced, Friday, the end of a number of COVID-19 monitoring and suppression measures, in keeping with decisions made
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE RECEIVES EQUIPMENT TO IMPROVE BIOSECURITY ON MONTSERRAT
Officials from the GB Non-native Species Secretariat (NNSS), part of the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), visited Montserrat as a follow up to the
PRESS STATEMENT: PREMIER FARRELL EXTENDS CONDOLENCES TO THE ROYAL FAMILY ON THE PASSING OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II
STATEMENT ISSUED BY PREMIER THE HONORABLE JOSEPH E. FARRELL ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2022, ON THE PASSING OF HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II. As the Premier
FIVE-MEMBER COMMITTEE TO REVISE THE MONTSERRAT NATIONAL YOUTH POLICY 2022 – 2030
A five-member committee has been tasked with undertaking the revision and drafting of the Montserrat National Youth Policy, 2022-2030. Spearheading the project is Youth Worker
Seven Individuals Awarded Government of Montserrat Scholarships -2022/2023
The Government of Montserrat (GoM) has awarded scholarships to seven individuals to pursue undergraduate studies abroad. The Recipients of the 2022/2023 National Scholarships as approved
CABINET PRESS NOTES FOR AUGUST 4, 2022
Members of Cabinet met on Thursday August 4, 2022 and discussed a number of matters of national importance as follows: UNITED NATIONS (UN) MULTI-COUNTRY SUSTAINABLE
POST CABINET NOTES FOR JULY 18. 2022
Friday August 5, 2022 – Members of Cabinet met on Monday July 18, 2022 and discussed a number of matters of national importance as follows:
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LANDS, HOUSING AND THE ENVIRONMENT HOLDS STAFF RECOGNITION DINNER AND AWARDS CEREMONY
The Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Housing and the Environment held its Staff Recognition and Awards Dinner on Thursday July 21, 2022 at the Montserrat Cultural
POST CABINET PRESS NOTES FOR JULY 14, 2022
Members of Cabinet met on Thursday July 14, 2022 and discussed a number of matters of national importance as follows: STATUS UPDATE ON THE MONTSERRAT
PUBLIC INPUT REQUIRED
The Physical Planning Unit (PPU) within the Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Housing and the Environment (MALHE), has received an application from Paradise Development Company for
UPDATE PROVIDED ON MUL POWER STATION GENERATION NETWORK & COMMUNICATION CONSULTANCY SERVICES
Montserrat Utilities Limited (MUL) says residents should experience fewer power outages as the first phase of upgrades at the power plant is completed. With the
SPEAKER OF THE MONTSERRAT LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID-19
On Friday July 22nd, 2022, Speaker of the Montserrat Legislative Assembly, Charliena White, tested positive for COVID-19. Speaker White is experiencing very mild symptoms and
PUBLIC HOLIDAY FOR NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING TO BE HELD ON JULY 20, 2022
The Government of Montserrat has declared Wednesday, July 20, 2022 a public holiday throughout Monserrat to commemorate the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving. To
MONTSERRAT TOURISM DIVISION RELEASES ELECTRONIC ISLAND GUIDE
The Montserrat Tourism Division has released its e-brochure, the Montserrat Island guide, which highlights the many experiences a visitor can enjoy on a trip to
MONTSERRAT TOURISM DIVISION LAUNCHES ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
The Montserrat Tourism Division is officially launching its Environmental Awareness Campaign which will span over a six month period from July to December, 2022. The
LOCAL CHARITIES AND NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS CAN NOW APPLY FOR UK OVERSEAS TERRITORIES FUND
The Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Housing and the Environment (MAHLE) is informing local charities and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to apply for funding under the United
POST CABINET PRESS NOTES FOR JUNE 30, 2022
Members of Cabinet met on Thursday June 30, 2022 met and discussed a number of matters of national importance, including the following: MONTSERRAT UTILITIES LIMITED
Cabinet Approves Government of Montserrat 2022/2023 Priority areas for
Scholarship Awards and Professional Qualifications
Cabinet has approved the Government of Montserrat Priority List for Long Term Courses of Study and Professional Qualifications to be pursued in the 2022/2023 academic
UNITED KINGDOM GOVERNMENT TO FUND MONTSERRAT’S NEW PARLIAMENT BUILDING
Premier the Hon. Joseph Farrell and Speaker of the House, Hon. Charliena White, met with Governor H.E. Sarah Tucker, who gave the official word that
GOVERNMENT OF MONTSERRAT’S NATIONAL PERFORMANCE REPORT 2020-2021 HAS BEEN PUBLISHED ONLINE
The Monitoring and Evaluation Unit of the Office of the Premier has published the Government of Montserrat’s National Performance Report for 2020-2021. The National Performance
GOVERNMENT OF MONTSERRAT TO FURTHER RELAX COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS – EFFECTIVE JULY 11, 2022
Adjustments to testing for COVID, Mandatory face coverings and sanitization requirements removed, Removal of requirement for pre-arrival negative COVID test for travelers & quarantine period
POST CABINET PRESS NOTES FOR JUNE 23, 2022
Members of Cabinet met on Thursday June 23, 2022 and discussed a number of matters of national importance as follows: PRESENTATION ON THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Depositors of the former Government Savings Bank Must Contact The Treasury Department to claim their unsettled deposits
The Treasury Department is again asking all remaining depositors of the former Government Savings Bank (or their beneficiaries) to contact the Department to claim their