Montserrat and the UK Government Begin Budget Talks

The Government of Montserrat will begin discussions with the United Kingdom Government’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), on the island’s 2025-26 budget, Monday as the Budget Support Mission (BSM) convenes.

Previously known as the Financial Aid Mission, BSM allows for an agreement to be made on the budget allocation, and for key discussions on the Government of Montserrat’s strategic plans, and progress being made on priority areas. 

The Budget Support Mission will be led by the Ministry of Finance and attended by Her Excellency, the Governor-Mrs. Sarah Tucker, The Premier, Hon. Reuben T. Meade, the Honourable Minsters and Hon. Parliamentary Secretaries.

The FDCO team will be headed by the Deputy Director of the Overseas Territories and Polar Directorate Mr. Adam Pile.

The sessions will include participation by other officials from the Government of Montserrat,Governor’s Office and the UK government.