Montserrat Continues to Welcome Visitors Amid Recent Volcanic Activity

In spite of the heightened activity of the Soufrière Hills Volcano in the south, the resilient Caribbean island of Montserrat continues to welcome visitors in the bustling unaffected northern region of the destination.

Residents and visitors living in the safe zone remain out of harm’s way. All businesses, including the airport and port at Little Bay, are continuing to operate as normal.

The Soufrière Hills Volcano became active in 1995 and increased activity in 1997 led to the establishment of an exclusion zone around the volcano, which includes the capital city Plymouth. All residents now live in the northernmost third of the island, which has been declared a safe zone.

The recent increased volcanic activity began in late December 2006 and continues to be closely monitored by the experts at the Montserrat Volcano Observatory.