Government of Montserrat Press Statements

Cardiologist Dr. Icilma Fergus-Rowe and Mount Sinai Team Visit Montserrat Under the Visiting Consultants Programme
The Ministry of Health and Social Services is pleased to announce the successful visit of Dr. Icilma Fergus-Rowe, a distinguished cardiologist, and her team from

Ministry of Health and Social Services Celebrates First Cohort of Graduates from Care Certificate Course
The Ministry of Health and Social Services is proud to announce the successful graduation of the first cohort of eighteen (18) Community Health and Geriatric

Ministry of Health and Social Services Hosts Biomedical Engineer David Fenton for Specialized Care Visit
The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MOHSS) was honored to host Mr. David Fenton for a specialized visit focused on improving the quality of

JOINT STATEMENT ON ACCESS: AVGAS AVAILABILITY
Her Excellency Governor Sarah Tucker and Premier, Honourable Joseph E. Farrell have issued a joint statement on Access and AVGAS availability. The statement reads as

Contained COVID-19 Outbreak at the Margetson Memorial Home
The Ministry of Health and Social Services wishes to inform the public of a contained outbreak of COVID-19 at the Margetson Memorial Home for senior

STATEMENT BY GOVERNOR & PREMIER ON ACCESS TO AND FROM MONTSERRAT
Statement by Her Excellency Governor Sarah Tucker and Premier, Hon. Joseph E. Farrell The Governor and the Government of Montserrat recognise the access challenges

Scabies Outbreak: Ministry of Health and Social Services Urges Public to Take Preventive Measures
The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) is announcing an outbreak of scabies on Montserrat. Immediate action is necessary to control and prevent further

2024 Hurricane Message – Premier, Hon. Joseph E. Farrell
Residents and friends of Montserrat, I bring you warm greetings and trust that 2024 has been a positive experience for you thus far; if it

Dental Department Launches”Healthy Smiles” Programme
The Dental Department of the Ministry of Health and Social Services is proud to announce the launch of a new initiative titled “Healthy Smiles”, which

Radiology Department Undergoes Mammogram Training
The Radiology Unit of the Ministry of Health and Social Services has successfully completed an application training aimed at enhancing the Unit’s proficiency in operating

Alert: Chickenpox Identified on Island
Tuesday, 2April 2024– The Ministry of Health and Social Services is issuing a public health advisory in response to a recent increase in cases of

Press Statement – Recent Speed Limit Enforcement Measures
Dr. the Hon. Samuel Joseph, Minister for Road Transportation, has directed a review of Montserrat’s speed limits in response to the Royal Montserrat Police Service’s

ST. PATRICK’S DAY MESSAGE BY PREMIER – HON. JOSEPH E. FARRELL
It is my pleasure, as Premier and minister with responsibility for culture, to bring you warm and festive greetings, as we observe St. Patrick’s Day

2024 New Year’s Day Message – Premier of Montserrat
Montserratians at home and abroad, and residents, it brings me great joy to be able to usher in the new year with you; a new

2023 CHRISTMAS MESSAGE – Premier, Hon. Joseph E. Farrell
Montserratians, residents and friends of Montserrat, on this Christmas Day, I extend season’s greetings to you and your families where ever you are listening to

Refurbishment of the Margetson Memorial Home Building Begins
The Ministry of Health and Social Services is pleased to announce that the refurbishment of the former Margetson Memorial Home building, situated on the Glendon

Ministry of Health Contracts New Solid Waste Collection Contractor
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has contracted Elmoalis Carting & Waste Removal Services Limited to provide solid waste collection for the island of

Ministry of Health and Social Services Hosts Public Information Sessions on the Final Design of the New National Hospital
The Ministry of Health and Social Services is pleased to announce that two “Public Information Sessions” will be hosted by the Government of Montserrat, supported

Montserrat’s New CT Scanner Arrives on Island
The Government’s Ministry of Health & Social Services and the Programme Management Office are pleased to confirm the on-island arrival of Montserrat’s first-ever Computed Tomography

JOINT STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF LADY JUDY MARTIN OBE
Governor of Montserrat, Her Excellency Sarah Tucker and the Premier, Hon. Joseph E. Farrell have issued the following statement on the passing of Lady Judy

STATEMENT FROM THE INLAND REVENUE DIVISION OF THE MCRS ON THE 2023
PROPERTY TAX BILLS ISSUED USING A NEW PROPERTY TAX SYSTEM
The Inland Revenue announces the September 28, 2023 dispatch of the 2023 Property Tax bills. The bill shows that the due date is November 27th,

STATEMENT FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE DR NICHOLAS CAVENEY
The Royal Montserrat Police Service (RMPS) is aware of a victim safety briefing document that has been circulating on social media and was also broadcast

Montserrat Breadfruit and Mango Fest 2023
The Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Housing and Environment would like to thank all the participants, sponsors, volunteers and organizers for a successful Breadfruit and Mango

JOINT STATEMENT ON ELECTRICITY AND WATER CHALLENGES ON MONTSERRAT
From Governor Sarah Tucker, Premier Joseph Farrell And Deputy Premier Dr Samuel Joseph A meeting of the Central Coordination Group was held on Tuesday morning

JOINT STATEMENT BY THE MERIDIAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LTD AND THE MONTSERRAT PORT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT TEAM
The Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger (TSHD) Elbe, a suction hopper vessel is scheduled to return to Montserrat, on Thursday August 10th, 2023 to continue the

STATEMENT FROM MINISTER DR SAMUEL JOSEPH ON THE ‘DON’T HIT SEND’ CAMPAIGN
With the enactment of the Montserrat Penal Code (Amendment) Act, 2022, Government is taking a firm stance against cybercrimes targeting our most vulnerable – the

JOINT STATEMENT FROM GOVERNOR SARAH TUCKER, PREMIER JOSEPH FARRELL AND DEPUTY PREMIER DR SAMUEL JOSEPH – BRIEF UPDATE
This morning we have wider power stability, whilst testing of machinery is ongoing, this is not a move back to full power, and we may

JOINT STATEMENT FROM GOVERNOR SARAH TUCKER, PREMIER JOSEPH FARRELL AND DEPUTY PREMIER DR SAMUEL JOSEPH
We thank you for your continued patience as the teams work together to resolve the current challenges, everyone is working at pace within the capacity