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MONTSERRAT | Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine

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.

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.

The city of Plymouth, St. George’s Hill, the Soufriere

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