Government of Montserrat Press Statements
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2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season Message from the Governor (A.g) Mrs. Lyndell Simpson
As we approach the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season, I would like to join the Honourable Premier and the Disaster Management Coordination Agency (DMCA) to encourage
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2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season Message from the Premier Hon. Joseph E. Farrell
Citizens, Friends and Residents of Montserrat –greetings to you on this, the first day of the 2023 North Atlantic hurricane season. As your Premier, I
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Montserrat Tourism Division Announces Successful Premiere of Channel 5, Ben Fogle and the Buried City Documentary
The Montserrat Tourism Division, in partnership with the Government Information Unit, Office of the Premier, and the Montserrat Arts Council, is delighted to announce the
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Ministry of Health Conducts Hypertension Self-Management Courses
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has concluded two (2) Hypertension Self- management Courses designed to improve lifestyle management, medication adherence and self-blood pressure
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Beware of Illicit Children’s Medications
12 May, 2023– The Ministry of Health and Social Services is asking the public to be aware of illicit preparations of children’s medications circulating on
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Announcement of Official Funeral for Sir Howard Fergus – Premier (Ag.) Dr. The Hon. Samuel Joseph
It is my sad duty to announce the official funeral entitlements and honours for Dr. The Right Honourable Sir Aral Howard Archibald Fergus KBE OE
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A Tribute to Sir Howard Fergus
From the Department of Legislature. To put it mildly, Aral, Howard, Archibald Fergus, KBE, OE, PhD was a great man of the soil. He came
Call for Quotations For Renovation Works at the Glendon Hospital to Enable Installation of Mammography Machine
Potential Bidders are invited to submit a Quotation for the renovation of a building section at the Glendon Hospital in Montserrat, to enable the installation
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COVID-19 and Metapneumovirus in Circulation
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has revealed that the recent outbreak of gastroenteritis was caused by the Norovirus. Cases of COVID-19 and the
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MONTSERRAT RECEIVES MAMMOGRAPHY MACHINE
On Wednesday March 22, 2023, Government of Montserrat Officials were on hand at the Montserrat Port Authority to receive Montserrat’s new Planmed Clarity™ 3D Digital
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MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES ANNOUNCES INVITATION TO PREQUALIFY FOR THE TENDERING FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW NATIONAL HOSPITAL PROJECT
The Ministry of Health and Social Services is announcing the invitation to prequalify for the tendering for construction of the New National Hospital Project, a
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MINISTRY OF HEALTH CONDUCTS NCD GAP ANALYSIS
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has concluded a Non-Communicable Diseases Gap Analysis with the support of public health consultants from the United Kingdom
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Cases of Vomiting and Diarrhoea on the Rise
The Ministry of Health and Social Services is alerting the public of an increase in the number of persons presenting at local health facilities with
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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
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“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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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