The following items can be brought into Montserrat duty-free: 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 225 g of tobacco (persons aged 17 and over); 1.14 l of wine or spirits (persons aged 17 and over); 170 ml perfume and eau de toilette; Gifts up to a value of EC$500 (includes tobacco products, alcoholic beverages and perfume). More information is available from Countryaah.com.
Business
Business etiquette
Suits are not necessarily expected at business meetings. Business hours: Mon-Fri 08.00-16.00.
Business contacts
Montserrat Development Unit PO Box 292, Brades Tel: 491 20 66. Internet: www.mninet.com/devunit
Communication
Phone
International direct dialing. Public payphones operated with phone cards or coins are available. When calling abroad, dial the area code 011.
Mobile phone
GSM 850 and TDMA network (not compatible with GSM mobile phones). According to Abbreviationfinder.org, network operator is Cable & Wireless West Indies Ltd. (Montserrat). The transmission/reception range for mobile radio extends to the northern part of the island. Mobile phones can be rented from the local network operator. GSM device owners can also use their SIM cards in a TDMA device.
Internet
The main Internet provider is Cable & Wireless (Internet: www.cwantigua.com).
Post office
The main post office is in Brades. Opening times: Mon-Fri 08.15-15.55. Stamps are available in the shops where postcards can be bought. Hotel receptions accept letters for a tip of approximately US$1. Airmail shipments take about 4 weeks to Europe.
Radio
Since the use of shortwave frequencies changes several times over the course of a year, it is advisable to contact Deutsche Welle customer service directly for the current frequencies (Tel: (+49) (0228) 429 32 08. Internet: www.dw-world.de) to request.
