It is part of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and is an administrative area of the country.

The original inhabitants of the island were each given a plot of land and a new home in this location.

Most of the island locals, (roughly 500 people),[5] who work in Mustique, still live in Lovell and for years, have been served by a church, school, restaurant, a medical clinic, a store and a police station.

[6][7] A May 2019 report indicates that other businesses are now located in the Lovell area: "a seafood market ... a food market, two stores The Purple House and The Pink House ... and a general store that advertised liquor, wine and cigars".

[8] Serving locals and some tourists, a view restaurant and bar are located in Lovell.