Government of Montserrat Press Statements
NEW YEAR’S MESSAGE 2023 – PREMIER HON. JOSEPH E. FARRELL
Montserratians, residents, and friends, at the opening of this New Year, it gives me great pleasure to greet you and to extend best wishes to
“COVID-19 XBB Variant Information” in Circulation Not Issued by the Ministry of Health and Social Services
6 January 2023 – The Ministry of Health and Social Services wishes to inform the general public that a report on social media causing alarm
UK GOVERNMENT PARTNERSHIP WITH MONTSERRAT BOLSTERED BY ADDITIONAL FUNDING SUPPORT
The Governments of Montserrat and the United Kingdom have agreed to an increase in support for Montserrat during this financial year. This comprises of a
Cold and Flu Viruses Circulating Locally
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has confirmed the presence of four (4) respiratory viruses circulating on island and causing widespread flu symptoms among
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
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
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
2022 Hurricane Message
Residents and friends of Montserrat, greetings! It is that time of the year when I address you as your leader, reminding you of the storm
Ministry of Health Monitoring Global Increase in Cases of Monkeypox
Friday, 27 May 2022 – The Ministry of Health and Social Services is today alerting residents to a global increase in monkeypox cases. Monkeypox is
Recalled Peanut Butter Found in Local Supermarkets
Thursday, 26 May 2022 – The Environmental Health Department is advising residents not to eat or serve certain Jif brand peanut butter products that have
MINISTRY OF HEALTH ADDRESSES CONCERNS OF NURSES
The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) wishes to publicly acknowledge the significant concerns raised by the Nurses on island. We want the nurses
MONTSERRAT BIDS FAREWELL TO CUBAN HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) is today bidding farewell to the Cuban health professionals who have provided specialists and support services to
2022 ST. PATRICK’S DAY MESSAGE BY PREMIER – HON. JOSEPH E. FARRELL
I bring you warm greetings today, March 17, 2022 as we reflect on a significant time in our history as Montserratians. Fellow Montserratians, residents and
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
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
NEW YEAR’S MESSAGE – PREMIER HON. JOSEPH E. FARRELL
Montserratians at home and abroad, residents and friends, at the opening of this new year, it gives me great pleasure to greet you and bestow
2021 CHRISTMAS MESSAGE BY PREMIER HON. JOSEPH E. FARRELL
Residents, visitors and friends of Montserrat, it brings me great joy to extend Christmas greetings to you and your families. My prayer for each of
Governor Pearce and Premier Farrell Receive Their Pfizer BioNTech Vaccine Boosters
The Ministry of Health and Social Services on Montserrat began the process of administering the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine on Montserrat today, Wednesday December 22, 2021.
Pfizer Vaccine Now Available on Island to Assist in Fight Against COVID-19
The first shipment of Pfizer vaccines arrived on Montserrat, Thursday evening. The batch contains 1170 doses, with an additional 80 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine. Governor,
PWD ISSUES A STATEMENT ON THE IMPACT OF THE OCTOBER 13, 2021 HEAVY RAINFALL ON THE INFRASTRUCTURE
The Public Works Department (PWD) in the Ministry of Communication, Works, Energy and Labour (MCWEL) has issued the following report based on their assessment of
Honourable Premier and Minister of Finance Declares Financial Information Month 2021 Open
I extend warm greetings to my fellow Montserratians, residents, friends of Montserrat and all our fellow ECCU neighbours. As Premier, Minister of Finance and the
PREMIER’S STATEMENT ON THE AIRLINE INCIDENT AT THE JOHN A OSBORNE AIRPORT
SCRIPT VERSION OF THE STATEMENT AIRED ON RADIO MONTSERRAT (ZJB Radio) DURING THE 6:00P.M. NEWS ON THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 Residents of Montserrat, yesterday (Wednesday
STATEMENT BY HON. JOSEPH E. FARRELL – PREMIER & INCOMING CHAIRMAN OF THE MONETARY COUNCIL
Text version of the statement presented by Premier and Incoming Chair of the ECCB Monetary Council on Friday July 23, 2021 during the virtual Handing
ONE IMPORTED CASE OF COVID-19 CONFIRMED ON MONTSERRAT
The Ministry of Health and Social Services today confirmed that one person on island has tested positive for COVID-19. The imported case was identified via
MONTSERRAT OPENS A NEW PCR COVID-19 TESTING LAB
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has increased its testing capacity for infectious diseases and COVID-19, with the commissioning of a Polymerase Chain Reaction
PREMIER OF MONTSERRAT’S 2021 HURRICANE MESSAGE
Premier, Hon. Joseph E. Farrell Fellow Montserratians, residents and visitors I extend warm greetings to all of you. As we begin the 2021 Atlantic Hurricane
MINISTRY OF HEALTH ADDRESSES COVID-19 VACCINATION CONCERNS
Dedicated Email Address For COVID-19 Vaccine Questions Established May 11, 2021 — The Ministry of Health and Social Services commenced COVID-19 vaccination on 8 February
GOVERNMENT OF MONTSERRAT TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND HUMANITARIAN SUPPORT TO ST.VINCENT & THE GRENADINES
The Government of Montserrat will contribute one hundred and fifty thousand Eastern Caribbean dollars (XCD$150,000.00) along with donations of essential supplies to St. Vincent and