Brades

Brades is the new capital of Montserrat, following the destruction of Plymouth by volcanic activity. The official capital Plymouth in the south of the island has been abandoned since 1997 due to the eruption of Soufriere Hills volcano, which buried Plymouth. Interim government buildings have since been built at Brades. Several names have been suggested for the new capital, which is now being constructed in the Little Bay area. They include Port Diana, in memory of Princess Diana , and St. Patrick's, to commemorate the March 17th uprising and to attract Irish-American tourists.