Montserrat Out of Grant-in-Aid by 2035 Says Premier

Premier, the Honourable Easton Taylor-Farrell has pledged his government’s commitment to take Montserrat out of Grant-in-Aid by 2035.

This was one of several objectives outlined by the Premier in his speech at the Opening of the Financial Aid Mission, (FAM), Monday morning.

Premier Taylor-Farrell says his government’s priority is to focus on financial independence for Montserrat, eventually placing the island on a path to sustainability.

Among other priorities, the Premier also outlined plans to approach UK Manufacturing firms with the purpose of establishing satellite plants on Montserrat.