Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine April 2016 | Page 93

A few facts about
Montserrat

Montserrat is a British Overseas Territory,
which it is said, resembles coastal Ireland.
It is governed by a locally elected Premier
and Parliament. The UK Government
works with Montserrat’s Government to
strengthen the island’s economic planning,
emergency management, and security. The
UK Government also appoints a governor
who lives on island.
The city of Plymouth, St. George’s Hill,

the Soufriere Hills Volcano, and the entire
south of the island are in Zone V, referred
to as the Exclusion Zone. Access to this
area is strictly managed to ensure safe and
rapid evacuation, should there be volcanic
activity. Visits require police permission
and the company of an authorized tour
guide. There is also a siren alarm system
installed around the island which is used
to warn of any volcanic activity that might
affect the rest of the island.

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