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    Location
    Leeward Islands, Caribbean.

    Area
    102 sq km (39 sq miles).

    Population
    5,027 (2006).

    Population Density
    49.3 per sq km.

    Capital
    Plymouth is still officially the capital, but was mostly destroyed by pyroclastic flows in August 1997. The government headquarters are currently in Brades. There are plans to turn Little Bay into the new capital.

    Government
    British Overseas Territory since 1632.  

    Language
    English.

    Religion
    Roman Catholic, Anglican,
    Methodist and other Christian denominations.

    Time
    GMT - 4.

    Electricity
    220 volts AC, 60Hz. Some buildings are wired to accept 110-volt appliances.

    Head of Government
    Chief Minister Lowell Lewis since 2006.

    Head of State
    HM Queen Elizabeth II, represented locally by Governor Deborah Barnes Jones since 2004.

    Recent History
    The most recent elections were held in June 2006. Lowell Lewis, of the Montserrat Democratic Party, was sworn in as chief minister, being the individual with the most votes. He heads up a coalition government, since no party won an outright majority. The previous chief minister, John Osborne, served two terms in the post.

    Telephone
    Country code: 1 664. Phone booths are operated by coins and phonecards.

    Mobile Telephone
    No roaming agreements have been declared. Coverage is limited. Mobile phones can be hired and local SIM cards are available to buy.

    Internet
    Internet access is available at Andy’s Internet Cafe and Grant Enterprises & Trading.

    Post
    Post office hours: The main post office in Brades is open Mon-Fri 0815-1600.

    Press
    • The Montserrat Reporter is published weekly.

    Radio
    • ZJB Radio Montserrat is a public station.

    Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2009-December 2010 period.

    2009
    1 Jan New Year's Day.
    17 Mar St Patrick's Day. 
    10-13 Apr Easter.
    1 May Labor Day. 
    1 Jun Whit Monday. 
    8 Jun Queen's Birthday.
    18 Jul Anniversary of Soufriere Hills Volcano Eruption.
    3 Aug August Bank Holiday.
    25-26 Dec Christmas.
    31 Dec Festival Day.

    2010

    1 Jan New Year's Day.
    17 Mar St Patrick's Day. 
    2-5 Apr Easter.
    1 May Labor Day. 
    24 May Whit Monday. 
    7 Jun Queen's Birthday.
    18 Jul Anniversary of Soufriere Hills Volcano Eruption.
    2 Aug August Bank Holiday.
    25-26 Dec Christmas.
    31 Dec Festival Day.

    Contact Information:

    Diplomatic representation
    Montserrat is a British Overseas Territory, and is represented abroad by British Embassies – see United Kingdom section.

    Montserrat Tourist Board
    PO Box 7, Farare Plaza, Brades, Montserrat
    Tel: 491 2230 or 8730.
    Website: www.visitmontserrat.com

    Identity and Passport Service in the UK
    London Passport Office, Globe House, 89 Ecclestone Square, London SW1V 1PN, UK
    Tel: 0870 521 0410 (24-hour national advice line).
    Website: www.ukpa.gov.uk
    Opening hours (appointment only): Mon-Fri 0745-1900; Sat 0915-1515.

    Montserrat Government in the UK
    7 Portland Place, London W1B 1PP, UK
    Tel: (020) 7031 0317.
    Website: www.gov.ms

    Caribbean Tourism Organization in the UK
    22 The Quadrant, Richmond, Surrey TW9 1BP, UK
    Tel: (020) 8948 0057.
    Website: www.doitcaribbean.com

    Caribbean Tourism Organization in the USA
    32nd Floor, 80 Broad Street, New York, NY 10004, USA
    Tel: (212) 635 9530.
    Website: www.doitcaribbean.com


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