Executive branch:
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952),
represented by Governor Frank SAVAGE (since NA February 1993)
head of government: Chief Minister Reuben T. MEADE (since NA October
1991)
cabinet: Executive Council; consists of the governor, the chief
minister, three other ministries, the attorney-general, and the
finance secretary
Legislative branch: unicameral Legislative Council: elections last held 8 October 1991; results - percent of vote by party NA; seats - (11 total, 7 elected) NPP 4, NDP 1, PLM 1, independent 1
Judicial branch: Supreme Court
Political parties and leaders: National Progressive Party (NPP) Reuben
T. MEADE; People's Liberation Movement (PLM), Noel TUITT; National
Development Party (NDP), Bertrand OSBORNE
Member of: CARICOM, CDB, ECLAC (associate), ICFTU, INTERPOL
(subbureau), OECS, WCL
Diplomatic representation in US: none (dependent territory of the UK)
US diplomatic representation: none (dependent territory of the UK)
Flag: blue with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the Montserratian coat of arms centered in the outer half of the flag; the coat of arms features a woman standing beside a yellow harp with her arm around a black cross
@Montserrat:Economy
Overview: The economy is small and open with economic activity centered on tourism and construction. Tourism is the most important sector and accounts for roughly one-fifth of GDP. Agriculture accounts for about 4% of GDP and industry 10%. The economy is heavily dependent on imports, making it vulnerable to fluctuations in world prices. Exports consist mainly of electronic parts sold to the US.