Premier Joseph Farrell Believes this year’s Budget Puts Montserrat on a Path of Sustainable Development

Montserrat’s Premier says the government has taken steps to put the island on a more sustainable path of development.

The Honourable Joseph Farrell says a number new spend
areas has been created in the budget that are expected to stimulate economic activity.

He notes that this would be in addition to the capital aid programme which already include several projects.

Premier the Honourable Joseph Farrell.

Meantime, Deputy Premier Dr. the Honourable Samuel Joseph says the government has a long term plan to rid the island of grant in aid.

Deputy Premier, Dr. the honourable Samuel Joseph.

The government of Montserrat recently announced a number of new spends for the 2021/2022 financial year.

These included funds fro training, maintenance of family units and MVO building, and an agro processing unit.