Montserrat is a small island in the West Indies. The country is currently in the midst of redevelopment after Hurricane Hugo destroyed much of the island’s infrastructure in 1989, and then its active ash volcano-ravaged the southern region with pyroclastic flows between 1995-1997.
Between 1871 and 1956 the island was administered as part of the Federal Colony of the Leeward Islands. In 1958 Montserrat joined the Federation of the West Indies, remaining a member until that organization's dissolution in 1962. Unlike most other British West Indies possessions, Montserrat, with its weak economy, has not vigorously sought independence.
Many of the first European settlers were indentured Irish servants transported to the New World against their will, much like the African slaves who followed after Montserrat became an English territory in 1632. Between 1871 and 1958, Montserrat was part of the British Leeward Islands colony, becoming part of the West Indies Federation during the following four years.
The present Montserrat banner was received on January 25, 1999, when the emblem was augmented. The Montserrat banner was initially received on April 10, 1909. A great part of the island of Montserrat was crushed and more than 66% of the populace fled after the ejection of the Soufriere Hills spring of gushing lava that started on July 18, 1995. The ejections have kept, making vast parts of the island dreadful.
Being originally adopted 1909, the flag has been changed only once 1999 when the British Blue Ensign was enlarged in order to be recognized. Facts and History of Montserrat Flag show what actually happened on the Caribbean Islands during Colonialism: the islands were constantly traded between England, Spain, and the other colonial powers.
The Union Jack represents Montserrat's ties to Britain, as the country is an Overseas Dependent Territory of Britain. The coat of arms on the Montserrat flag depicts Erin (the female figure - and a symbol of freedom for Ireland). Many of the Montserrat Island's residents speak with an Irish brogue as a large number of Irish people were sent to Montserrat Island by Oliver Cromwell in the 17th century. The Flag Company Inc specialized in flag designs offered a special edition of decals and flags to memorize the history of Montserrat flag for the future.
Between 1871 and 1956 the island was administered as part of the Federal Colony of the Leeward Islands. In 1958 Montserrat joined the Federation of the West Indies, remaining a member until that organization's dissolution in 1962. Unlike most other British West Indies possessions, Montserrat, with its weak economy, has not vigorously sought independence.
Many of the first European settlers were indentured Irish servants transported to the New World against their will, much like the African slaves who followed after Montserrat became an English territory in 1632. Between 1871 and 1958, Montserrat was part of the British Leeward Islands colony, becoming part of the West Indies Federation during the following four years.
The present Montserrat banner was received on January 25, 1999, when the emblem was augmented. The Montserrat banner was initially received on April 10, 1909. A great part of the island of Montserrat was crushed and more than 66% of the populace fled after the ejection of the Soufriere Hills spring of gushing lava that started on July 18, 1995. The ejections have kept, making vast parts of the island dreadful.
Being originally adopted 1909, the flag has been changed only once 1999 when the British Blue Ensign was enlarged in order to be recognized. Facts and History of Montserrat Flag show what actually happened on the Caribbean Islands during Colonialism: the islands were constantly traded between England, Spain, and the other colonial powers.
The Union Jack represents Montserrat's ties to Britain, as the country is an Overseas Dependent Territory of Britain. The coat of arms on the Montserrat flag depicts Erin (the female figure - and a symbol of freedom for Ireland). Many of the Montserrat Island's residents speak with an Irish brogue as a large number of Irish people were sent to Montserrat Island by Oliver Cromwell in the 17th century. The Flag Company Inc specialized in flag designs offered a special edition of decals and flags to memorize the history of Montserrat flag for the future.
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