Montserratian general election, 2006
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General elections were held in Montserrat
on 31 May 2006. Although the Movement for Change and Prosperity
won the most seats (four of the nine) in the Legislative Council
, the government was formed by a coalition of the Montserrat Democratic Party
, the New People's Liberation Movement and an independent council member, who together held five seats.
Montserrat
Montserrat is a British overseas territory located in the Leeward Islands, part of the chain of islands called the Lesser Antilles in the West Indies. This island measures approximately long and wide, giving of coastline...
on 31 May 2006. Although the Movement for Change and Prosperity
Movement for Change and Prosperity
The Movement for Change and Prosperity is a political party in Montserrat.In legislative elections held on 31 May 2006, the party became the largest party with 36.1 % and 4 out of 9 seats in the Legislative Council....
won the most seats (four of the nine) in the Legislative Council
Legislative Council of Montserrat
The Legislative Council has 9 members, elected for a five year term in one constituency.-See also:*List of Speakers of the Legislative Council of Montserrat...
, the government was formed by a coalition of the Montserrat Democratic Party
Montserrat Democratic Party
The Montserrat Democratic Party is a political party in Montserrat, led by Lowell Lewis.In legislative elections held on 31 May 2006, the party won 24.4% of the vote and 1 seat in the Legislative Council....
, the New People's Liberation Movement and an independent council member, who together held five seats.