BRADES, Montserrat – The family of Ezra David needs to raise $100,000 US in four weeks to be able to medivac him to the United Kingdom for further medical care. David was found March 18 in a ghaut in Carrs Bay, Montserrat after being missing from the day before. His mother Mary Allen said it [...]
BRADES, Montserrat – Measures to simplify and rationalise import tax rates will be introduced from 1st June 2012, says Director General of the Montserrat Revenue Services (MCRS) Frank Ferguson. In an official statement from MCRS and the Ministry of Finance, Ferguson said that “by abolishing service tax the reforms will lighten the burden on importers [...]
BRADES, Montserrat – The family of Ezra David needs to raise $100,000 US in four weeks to be able to medivac him to the United Kingdom for further medical care.
David was found March 18 in a ghaut in Carrs Bay, Montserrat after being missing from the day before. His mother Mary Allen said it was upon arrival in Antigua that she was told he’d been shot in the head. “The doctors did not expect him to survive the night,” she said. “Now almost two months later he is still alive and improving and we are thankful to God for that.”
David, 33 was Medivacked to Trinidad & Tobago after the Antigua hospital was unable to treat his condition. Now in a Port of Spain hospital, which is not being named for security reasons, he has undergone two surgeries; one to relieve the swelling on his brain and the other to insert a shunt through which liquids can drain. Read more
BRADES, Montserrat – Measures to simplify and rationalise import tax rates will be introduced from 1st June 2012, says Director General of the Montserrat Revenue Services (MCRS) Frank Ferguson.
In an official statement from MCRS and the Ministry of Finance, Ferguson said that “by abolishing service tax the reforms will lighten the burden on importers by reducing the number of taxes charged on imports from three to two. The new rules will make importers liable for duty and consumption tax only. Read more
BRADES, Montserrat – Phase one of a project to find out the potential and interest of Diaspora nationals to invest on Montserrat has been completed.
The Government of Montserrat initiated the project as an initial step in assessing and tapping the island’s Diaspora as a source of investment for the development of the new town and port in Little Bay and Carr’s Bay.
The project is being led by Leon Isaacs, head of Developing Markets Associates Ltd (DMA) with the assistance of Research Manager and Analyst at DMA, Nana Yaa Boakye-Adjei. Read more
BRADES, Montserrat – As part of the Government of Montserrat’s reform initiatives several internal changes with respect to its Ministry and Departments have been undertaken since the new financial year 2012/13 began.
According to a report from the Cabinet Secretariat, which handles policy for GoM, at the end of the financial year 2011/2012 the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Community Services & Sports was abolished and the following structural and nominal changes were made to effect the continued execution of the respective functions. Read more
BRADES, Montserrat – Monday June 18, 2012 has been declare a public holiday to commemorate the Queen’s Official Birthday celebrations.
According to the Office of the Deputy Governor, “as part of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Celebrations, Her Majesty the Queen’s Official Birthday Parade will be celebrated on Saturday June 16, 2012 at Salem Park at 8 o’clock in the morning. Read more
BRADES, Montserrat – Montserrat on Tuesday signed a new agreement to receive 10th European Development Funds (EDF) which have been earmarked to support the government’s development goals.
The Honourable Premier Reuben T. Meade signed on behalf of the government after which Ambassador Valeriano Diaz, Head of Delegation of the European Union to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean added his signature.
A total of 15.66 million Euros or 55.9 million Eastern Caribbean Dollars will be disbursed to the island for the period 2011-2014.
Premier Meade said a portion of the funds will be used on the development of the new port project at Little Bay. He added the agreement stipulates that the contract to begin the works must be signed off by June 2013 or Montserrat will lose the amount allotted for that project. The government leader said Halcrow has already been awarded the port design contract and it is the intention to have the next phase agreed upon to meet the June 2013 deadline. Read more
BRADES, Montserrat – On Friday May 18th 2012, there will be a special ferry service to Antigua to accommodate persons who are desirous of applying for a visa for the UK. A special ‘Clinic’ will be held on Antigua on that day from 9:00am to 5:00pm to facilitate the process and a special ferry fare of EC$200 round trip is being offered. The Ferry will depart Montserrat for Antigua at 6:30am and will depart Antigua for Montserrat at 6:00pm.
Persons are reminded that no advance ticketing is required, as travellers can purchase their tickets upon check-in. However, to facilitate ticketing, check-in and other clearances at the point of sale at the ports, passengers are asked to check-in 90 minutes in advance when travelling from Antigua and 60 minutes before the scheduled time for departure from Montserrat.
For further information on the service contact Mr. Roosevelt Jemmotte at 664 496 9912 in Montserrat and Mrs. Jennifer Burke in Antigua at 268 778 9786.
Additional information on the ferry service, updates as well as general tourism information can be found at www.visitmontserrat.com or email info@montserrattourism.ms
BRADES, Montserrat – The Governor’s Office, in collaboration with the Deputy Governor’s Office and the Royal Montserrat Police Service recently launched a leaflet entitled “Welcome to Montserrat: A Visitor’s Guide to Consular Services.”
The guide is issued to all first time arrivals and those who have not visited Montserrat for a few years. It explains who to turn to in the event of an emergency. Read more
BRADES, Montserrat – His Excellency the Governor Adrian Davis is now using the popular social media tool Twitter.
Governor Davis at his monthly press briefing said he’s been using Twitter for about a week now and is still learning more about it. To date, he only has 24 followers but hopes to increase that as he goes.
Since taking office in April 2011, the governor has been committed to using as many different forms of communication to reach the residents of Montserrat and nationals abroad. He has held several town hall sessions in various communities, increased the publication of the Government House newsletter and meets monthly with the local press corps. He also said he wants to increase the number of media releases from his office, so the public can stay abreast of what is happening. Read more
BRADES, Montserrat – A total of 95 medals will be awarded for outstanding service to officers in the Royal Montserrat Police Service, the fire and prison Services and the Royal Montserrat Defence Force, as part celebrations to commemorate the 60th year of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.
Along with 200 other nations in the world, Montserrat will light the World Jubilee Beacon on June 4 outside the Montserrat Cultural Centre at 7:30pm. This will be followed by a fireworks display, His Excellency the Governor Adrian Davis confirmed on Wednesday, May 16, 2012. Read more
