Government of Montserrat Press Releases

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS FOR 2026/7 ACADEMIC YEAR OPEN MARCH 30, 2026
The Government of Montserrat is pleased to announce that applications for scholarships and financial assistance for the 2026/27 academic year will open on Monday, March

Montserrat Flag Raised at UK Parliament to Mark St. Patrick’s Day Commemoration
The flag of Montserrat was raised on Tuesday 17 March in New Palace Yard at the Palace of Westminster during a special ceremony marking St

UK-MONTSERRAT BUDGET SUPPORT MISSION 2026 GETS UNDERWAY
The Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MOFEM), in partnership with the Governor’s Office, announces the commencement of the annual Budget Support Mission (BSM) from

Ministry of Health and Social Services Commissions Independent Health Inspection
The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) will welcome its first independent health services inspection at the Glendon Hospital which will focus on an

Ministry of Health and Social Services Implements New Healthcare Fee Structure
The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) will implement a new healthcare fee structure at the GlendonHospital, effective 4 February 2026. The new fee

Montserrat Prepares to Host St. Helena Health Officials in a Health Exchange Visit
Montserrat’s Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) will be hosting St. Helena’s Minister of Health and Social Care, Martin Henry, and Chief Medical Officer

GOVERNMENT OF MONTSERRAT COMPLETES FINANCIAL LITERACY WORKSHOP
The Government of Montserrat, through its Business Trade and Investment (BTI) Unit, in collaboration with the Caribbean Development Bank’s (CDB) Caribbean Technological Consultancy Services (CTCS)

Deputy Director Appointed for the Department of Social Services
Sharese Allen has been appointed as the Deputy Director of the Department of Social Services. Ms Allen’s appointment is just one of the latest moves

Water Supply Project Underway in Montserrat
A major project aimed at enhancing the island’s water supply system has begun. The project, titled “AquaRevive: Rehabilitating Springs for Climate-Resilient Water Supply in Montserrat,”

Ministry of Education Announces Opening of Education Specialists Unit
The Ministry of Education, led by Minister of Education, Dr. the Hon. Ingrid Buffonge, is pleased to announce that the Education Specialists Unit at the

NATIONAL HONOURS AND AWARDS CEREMONY 2026
Eight Montserratians will be honoured for their selfless contribution and commitment to the development and advancement of Montserrat at the 9th National and Honours and

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE SIGNS LETTER OF INTENT WITH NORTHERN CONNECTION DISTRIBUTION LTD, THE MASSIAH GROUP & CANADIAN CONSORTIUM PARTNERS TO ADVANCE AGRICULTURAL EXPORT DEVELOPMENT
The Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Housing, Environment, Youth Affairs and Sports (MALHEYAS) has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Northern Connection Distribution Ltd, The

Premier Concludes Week of High-Level Engagements at Joint Ministerial Council in London
Last week, Premier the Hon. Reuben T. Meade’s week-long engagements in London concluded with the final sessions of the Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) and a

Ministry of Health & Social Services Commissions New Mobile Medical Van and Solar Portable Storage Container
The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) officially commissioned two (2) major additions to Montserrat’s health infrastructure: a Mobile Medical Van and a Solar

CONTRACT SIGNED FOR PHASE ONE OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW SOCIAL HOUSING UNITS AT DRUMMONDS
The Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Housing, Environment, Youth Affairs and Sports are pleased to announce the signing of the contract for Phase One (1) the

PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS COMMENCE FOR DRAFT MONTSERRAT SPORTS AND RECREATION POLICY (2025-2030)
The Government of Montserrat is pleased to announce that a period of public consultation on the Draft Montserrat Sports and Recreation Policy (2025-2030) has commenced,

PREMIER MEADE ADVANCES MONTSERRAT’S STRATEGIC PRIORITIES DURING HIGH-LEVEL UK ENGAGEMENTS
On Tuesday, 25 November, Premier of Montserrat Hon. Reuben T. Meade continued an intensive programme of high-level engagements in London, leading the delegation through a

PREMIER OF MONTSERRAT AND DELEGATION IN LONDON FOR JOINT MINISTERIAL COUNCIL (JMC)
Premier of Montserrat and Minister of Finance, Hon. Reuben T. Meade, is undertaking a series of engagements in London as part of the Joint Ministerial

Confirmed Cases of Dengue Fever on Island
The Ministry of Health and Social Services wishes to inform the public that two (2) confirmed cases of dengue fever have been detected on the

Government of Montserrat Adds New Rainfall Protection Under Regional Risk Insurance Facility
Montserrat now has increased coverage under the Caribbean Catastrophic Risk Insurance Facility. Premier and Minister for Finance, the Honourable Reuben T. Meade confirms that the

WORLD CHILDREN’S DAY ACTIVITIES OBSERVED ON MONTSERRAT
The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) joined in the worldwide celebration of children today, observing World Children’s Day 2025. World Children’s Day is

Montserrat Government UK Office to Host Inaugural Montserrat Diaspora Leadership Conference
The Montserrat Government UK Office (MGUKO) will host the first Montserrat Diaspora Leadership Conference on Sunday, 23 November 2025, in Victoria, London. The conference will

Premier and Tourism Officials Visit Newly Cleared St. George’s Hill Access Roads Ahead of Cruise Ship Season
Premier Hon. Reuben T Meade, CEO of Tourism Mrs. Rosetta West-Gerald, and Tourism Stakeholder Mr. Charlesworth Phillip completed an official site visit to the newly

MONTSERRAT LAUNCHES FIRST COMPREHENSIVE DISASTER MANAGEMENT COUNTRY WORK PROGRAMME
Montserrat’s first Comprehensive Disaster Management (CDM) Country Work Programme (CWP) was signed off by the Governor’s Office and handed-over to the Disaster Management Coordination Agency

MONTSERRAT GOVERNMENT UK OFFICE EXTENDS “EXCLUSION ZONE” EXHIBITION FOLLOWING HIGH PUBLIC INTEREST
The Montserrat Government UK Office (MGUKO) is pleased to announce that the photographic exhibition Exclusion Zone by Myah Asha Jeffers has been extended until Saturday, 15th November 2025,

GOVERNMENT OF MONTSERRAT LAUNCHES 2025 CHRISTMAS BARRELL CONCESSION PROGRAMME
The Government of Montserrat is pleased to announce the launch of the much-anticipated Christmas Barrel Concession Programme. This programme, is intended to provide targeted social

Montserrat Youth Leader Represents the Island at the UK Youth Parliament 2025
Miss Alana Kassie, a 17-year-old student and youth leader from Montserrat, represented the island at the 2025 UK Youth Parliament Sitting held in the House

Remembrance Day Service and Parade Scheduled for Sunday November 9, 2025
Remembrance Day will be observed this year on Sunday November 9, with a Church Service, Wreath Laying Ceremony, and Parade starting at 8:00 A.M. at