[{"q":"How To Get There? ","a":"By air from Antigua ( one of the Caribbean international hubs) with a regional airline such as  'Fly Montserrat\"  to take you the 20 mins to Montserrat's John A. Osborne Airport.  \r\n\r\nIf sailing: the ferry from Antigua is 90 mins away having taken a short ride from the Antigua's VC Bird International Airport to the Montserrat Ferry terminal. The cost is EC$300\/US$111. return and if travelling same day (within 24 hours) departure tax is exempted.\r\n                                                                                                            \r\nBy Yacht: Yachtsmen and other mariners visiting the island can anchor off Port Little Bay.\r\nTo disembark, proceed to the Little Bay wharf and enter the terminal for Customs. Advanced clearance can be made on the regional pre-arrival notification system by going to www.sailclear.com. Alternatively, enter your information in the Sail Clear computer terminal at the entrance of the Montserrat Port."},{"q":"CUISINE KNOWN FOR ","a":"National dish is Goat Water,  a delicious stew authentically made from the meat of the male (ram) goat. It bears resemblance to the Irish stew and can be served with a variety of foods, such as bread, and rice \r\nOther  local featured dishes include Duckana, cassava bread and saltfish muffins or bakes, and souse made from pickled pig trotters cooked in a clear broth, usually a Saturday treat.                                 "},{"q":"Popular events\/ festivals","a":""},{"q":"What is our terrain like?","a":"The island\u2019s rugged volcanic landscape is molded by three mountainous areas\u2014the Silver Hills, the Centre Hills, and the Soufri\u00e8re Hills\u2014which are in turn cut by narrow valleys and gorges known locally as ghauts. One-fifth of the Island is forested. "},{"q":"What is the climate like?","a":"The average temperature year round is 27 degree C.\/81 degree F.  tempered by northeast trade winds.\r\nThe peak hurricane season is from early August to end of October, however the Island lies  at the edge of  the hurricane belt which minimizes its risk\r\nThe coolest time of the year is from December to April when temperature can go as low as 17 degree\/63 degree F.\r\n"},{"q":"What Are The Entry Requirements?","a":"A valid passport (6 months) for entry.\r\nA return airline ticket and\/or proof that you have enough money to support yourself during your stay.\r\nCompleted Immigration\/Customs Declaration Card (Provided by airline or ferry staff)\r\nAlso an eVisa from some countries completed online - see https:\/\/www.immigration.ms\/tourists\/guide"},{"q":"What Are The Marriage Requirements?","a":"When  applying for a Marriage License:\r\n- One of the parties must reside on Montserrat for three (3) working days prior to submitting the completed Marriage License application form  \r\n   to the Office of the Deputy Governor (Consular Division), along with the required documents:\r\n- Original Birth Certificate of each party.\r\n- A valid passport for each party.\r\n-  If one or both parties has\/have never been married, he\/she\/they must provide a Certificate of Non-marriage which is obtained from the Registrar\u2019s Office in the city where the parties live.\r\n- If one or both parties is\/ are divorced, he\/she\/they must provide an original or a notarized copy of the Decree Nisi or Decree Absolute.\r\n- If one or both parties has\/have been widowed, he\/she\/they must provide an original or notarized copy of the relevant Death Certificate.\r\n- If one or both parties is\/are under the age of 18, he\/she\/ they must provide a written consent from the parents. The written consent must be notarized by the Notary Public.\r\nPlease note , a family member cannot sign the application form certifying that they know you.\r\n\r\nWhen the Marriage license has been signed by the Governor, the parties will be notified by telephone.\r\n\r\nNB. During this 3-day waiting period, the parties can take the opportunity to speak with the Registrar or Minister of Religion to arrange the time and place of the wedding ceremony. These details must be noted on the marriage application form. Please note the Registrar will inform you of the fees for officiating at the wedding during working hours and outside working hours\r\n\r\nOther fees include:  \r\n- $500.00 in Montserrat stamps (fee stipulated by law).\r\n\r\nhttp:\/\/www.visitmontserrat.com\/getting-married\/"},{"q":"What Are The Healthcare Options?","a":"The Glendon Hospital in Montserrat offers all medical and surgical services, with a focus to shift from Secondary care (Hospital treatment) to one of Primary Care (community and preventative) approach."},{"q":"Other Useful  Facts","a":"Business Hours: the only places open after 7pm are restaurants, pubs and night clubs.\r\n\r\nBanking: there is one bank in Montserrat, the national bank called Bank of Montserrat. Not all businesses accept credit or debit cards.  Currencies that can be exchanged at the bank include Pound Sterling, US Dollar, Canadian Dollar and the Barbados Dollar.   EC Dollar is the currency of the Island.\r\n\r\nElectricity: most villas and guest houses carry both 110V and 220V outlets."}]