Montserrat

Montserrat is a lush-mountainous island in the Caribbean Sea, located in the Leeward Islands, it is also found in the chain of islands that are sometimes called the Lesser Antilles. The Caribbean island of Montserrat was given its name by Christopher Columbus in 1493, after a mountain of the same name located in Spain. Today, Montserrat is often time cited by the nickname; The Emerald Island of the Caribbean, because the islands' large slopes are covered by lush green tropical vegetation and the connection to Ireland of many of its early settlers.

Politics

Main article: Politics of Montserrat

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Montserrat is a British overseas territory (formerly a crown colony). The monarch, Elizabeth II, is represented by the Governor, Deborah Barnes-Jones.

Related Topics:
British overseas territory - Crown colony - Elizabeth II - Deborah Barnes-Jones

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The current Chief Minister of the island is John Osborne, of the New People's Liberation Movement. Moves towards full independence have been effectively halted by the volcano and the consequent evacuation.

Related Topics:
John Osborne - New People's Liberation Movement

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Montserrat is a full & participating member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS).

Related Topics:
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) - Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States

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