Government of Montserrat Press Statements

OXFORD ASTRAZENECA VACCINES ARRIVE ON MONTSERRAT
The first batch of the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine, containing 3000 doses, arrived on Montserrat from the United Kingdom at 3:47p.m. today Governor, His Excellency Andrew

COVID-19 VACCINATION ON MONTSERRAT TO BEGIN MONDAY FEBRUARY 8
The Ministry of Health and Social Services will begin to administer the COVID-19 from Monday February 8, 2021. Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) Manager, Nurse

RNA COVID19 TEST RESULTS NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR ENTRY TO MONTSERRAT
Allowed To Enter Category No Longer Includes Persons Renting Property The Government of Montserrat is now accepting RNA COVID-19 Test results as part requirements

COVID-19 VACCINE EXPECTED ON ISLAND IN FEBRUARY
MONTSERRAT COVID-19 VACCINATION PROGRAMME TO COMMENCE The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) is commencing its COVID-19 vaccination programme, including public education and awareness

Winners of Christmas Lighting Competition 2020 announced
– The recently concluded Christmas Lighting Competition saw nine participants – six from the Residential Homes category and three from the Business category participating in

NEW YEAR’S MESSAGE BY PREMIER JOSEPH E. FARRELL
Fellow citizens, residents and friends of Montserrat, it brings me great pleasure and humility to greet you today and bestow best wishes to all of

2020 CHRISTMAS MESSAGE BY PREMIER HON. JOSEPH E. FARRELL
Citizens, residents and friends of Montserrat, and Montserratians overseas, I extend warm greetings and well wishes to you and your families. Christmas this year will

14-DAY QUARANTINE PERIOD REQUIRED FOR ALL TRAVELLERS TO MONTSERRAT
As of 12:01a.m. on December 26, 2020 all persons travelling to Montserrat will be required to quarantine for 14 days. This decision was made in

COVID-19 REGULATIONS UPDATED: QUARANTINE FACILITIES INTRODUCED & ‘ALLOWED TO ENTER’ GROUPS EXPANDED
The Government of Montserrat has introduced regulations which will allow for the designation of quarantine facilities, and has also expanded the categories of persons allowed

Montserrat Tourism Division launches new Destination Website
The Montserrat Tourism Division, Office of the Premier, has launched a new destination website – www.visitmontserrat.com. Director of Tourism, Warren Solomon commented, “This is a

Premier Farrell Declares Financial Information Month 2020 Open on Montserrat
By: Premier-Hon. Joseph E. Farrell I extend warm greetings to you my fellow Montserratians, residents, and friends of Montserrat. Each year, the month of October

MONTSERRAT OBSERVES WORLD TOURISM DAY WITH REMARKS FROM HON. JOSEPH E. FARRELL, PREMIER AND MINISTER OF TOURISM.
“September 27 was recognized around the world as World Tourism Day and this year’s theme is ‘Tourism and Rural Development’. Twenty-twenty though, is not an

CXC RESULTS FOR MONTSERRAT TO BE ANNOUNCED
Montserrat’s preliminary results for the July 2020 Caribbean Examination Council’s (CXC) examinations will be announced next week. As of September 22, 2020 students who sat

Premier’s Press Conference Remarks
Delivered by Premier-Hon. Joseph E. Farrell Good day everyone. It is my pleasure to be present here today and to be able to engage with

COMMISSIONER’S STATEMENT ON VIDEO SHOWING OFFICER IN A VERBAL DIALOGUE WITH A MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC
Statement by Commissioner of Police – Steve Foster The Royal Montserrat Police Service (RMPS) is aware of a video being circulated on social media, showing

FERRY SERVICES INTERIM ARRANGEMENTS
Delivered by: Premier-Hon. Joseph E. Farrell Residents and friends of Montserrat, greetings. Since the beginning of the Corona virus pandemic, the government’s primary focus was

MANDATORY FACE COVERINGS REQUIREMENT TIGHTENED
The new COVID-19 suppression regulations will introduce several additional measures regarding the wearing of face coverings, as the Government of Montserrat continues to encourage the

NEGATIVE COVID-19 TEST RESULTS REQUIRED FOR TRAVEL TO MONTSERRAT
The Government of Montserrat has expanded the pre-entry requirements for persons allowed to travel to Montserrat. As of Sunday August 30, at 5:00a.m. the Public

Ministry of Health and Social Services Launches Satellite Clinic At the Lookout Warden Supported Apartments
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has launched a satellite clinic at the Lookout Warden Assisted Apartments. This means residents of the apartment complex

REMARKS TO COMMEMORATE THE 25th ANNIVERSARY OF SOUFRIERE HILLS VOLCANIC ERUPTIONS – PREMIER OF MONTSERRAT
Premier, Hon. Joseph E. Farrell Issue Date: July 18, 2020 Montserratians at home and abroad, friends of Montserrat I greet you on this the 25th

REMARKS FOR THE WEEK OF ACTIVITIES FOR THE 25th ANNIVERSARY OF SOUFRIERE HILLS VOLCANIC ERUPTIONS
By: Premier – Hon. Joseph E. Farrell Issue Date: July 13, 2020 Citizens, residents, members of the diaspora, our supporters across the globe and friends

STATEMENT BY MINISTER OF HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES HON. CHARLES T. KIRNON- 12th CASE OF COVID-19 CONFIRMED
Issue Date: July 10, 2020 Statement as delivered by the Minister on Radio Montserrat Good morning and thank you for joining us for what is

STATEMENT: REFLECTIONS ON THE JUNE 25, 1997 TRAGIC VOLCANIC ERUPTION BY PREMIER, HON. JOSEPH E. FARRELL
June 25, 2020 Today, when the clock strikes at 12:55 p.m., at that very moment, I want all of us to pause and remember those

JOINT STATEMENT FROM THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE AND THE OFFICE OF THE PREMIER ON THE CANCELLATION OF THE QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY PARADE & BIRTHDAY PARTY 2020
Issued Date: June 2, 2020 We traditionally celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Birthday in June, with a garden party hosted by the Governor and a

2020 Hurricane Message – Premier, Hon. Joseph E. Farrell
Issue Date: June 1, 2020 Residents and friends of Montserrat, God’s mercy and love for this land and its people, are evident every day. As

Premier’s COVID-19 Weekly Message – From May 22, 2020 More Businesses to Open and Curfew in Place from 8:00p.m. to 5:00a.m.
Issue Date: May 20, 2020 My fellow Montserratians, residents and friends of Montserrat I extend warm greetings to all of you. God has truly been

Phased Reopening of the Economy Updates & Protocol Discussions on Phased Reopening of the Tourism Sector
Good day to all hearing my voice, I extend warm greetings to all of you. Another week has come and gone and I do hope

INTERNATIONAL NURSES DAY STATEMENT BY MINISTER OF HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES HON. CHARLES T. KIRNON
Throughout this month, we are celebrating all Ministry of Health and Social Services staff, recognizing them, thanking them, for the vital part they play in