Government House, Montserrat

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Government House
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Entrance of the Governor's Residence
Government House, Montserrat
General information
Type official residence
Location Woodlands
Country Montserrat
Current tenants Governor of Montserrat
Owner Government of Montserrat
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Government House is the official residence of the governor of Montserrat, located in Woodlands in Montserrat.

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The original Government House, located in Plymouth, was abandoned when Plymouth was evacuated in 1995, due to activity from the Soufrière Hills volcano. The original Government House building is still standing, although it is in a state of considerable disrepair. [1] The current Government House is a modern construction situated in extensive gardens.

As well as being the residence of the Governor of Montserrat, Government House is used for national and ceremonial functions, as well as receptions and meetings with foreign dignitaries and heads of state. It is also the official residence of the head of state of Montserrat (currently King Charles III) when staying in Montserrat.

See also

Pool at the Governor's Residence Government House, Montserrat 2.jpg
Pool at the Governor's Residence
Old Government House, Plymouth, 1915 Old Government House, Montserrat.jpg
Old Government House, Plymouth, 1915

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References

  1. "Government House".

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