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.
Before 1995, this pear-shaped island had a population of about ten thousand and was lush, green, mountainous, isolated, and unspoiled. There are three green-clad mountain ranges and the island is edged by largely black sand beaches.
By the late seventeenth century, British and Anglo-Irish plantation owners in Montserrat had developed a slave economy and African slaves planned their first large-scale uprising there for March 17th, 1768. As the story goes, the slaves knew that Anglo-Irish masters would be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day and otherwise distracted with drink and dance. The rebellion failed when someone revealed the plan, but Montserratians today commemorate St. Patrick’s Day as the first attempted slave insurrection on the island. It was a major step in the movement towards emancipation, which was finally achieved in 1834.
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.
Before 1995, this pear-shaped island had a population of about ten thousand and was lush, green, mountainous, isolated, and unspoiled. There are three green-clad mountain ranges and the island is edged by largely black sand beaches.
By the late seventeenth century, British and Anglo-Irish plantation owners in Montserrat had developed a slave economy and African slaves planned their first large-scale uprising there for March 17th, 1768. As the story goes, the slaves knew that Anglo-Irish masters would be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day and otherwise distracted with drink and dance. The rebellion failed when someone revealed the plan, but Montserratians today commemorate St. Patrick’s Day as the first attempted slave insurrection on the island. It was a major step in the movement towards emancipation, which was finally achieved in 1834.
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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