Everything you need to know about Saint Vincent and Grenadines: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
St Vincent and Grenadines: Former British Territory in the Caribbean
St Vincent and Grenadines is a beautiful island country in the Caribbean Sea and a former British Colony. The Islands were previously inhabited by Carib Indians and later on became a matter of contention between the British and French. Saint Vincent and grenadines were first discovered by Columbus in 1498. The British gained control of the island group in 1763 and ruled over it till 1979 when the island nation gained its independence. Many African and East Indian slaves were brought here to work on the sugarcane plantations and today they constitute the majority population. Saint Vincent and Grenadines also has few active volcanoes the most famous of which is Mount Soufriere that erupted in 1979 causing widespread economic havoc among the Vincentians.
St Vincent and Grenadines Facts and Figures:
The island group of St Vincent and grenadine enjoys a tropical climate that is humid and experience average temperatures between 18 and 31°C. Another unique aspect about St Vincent and Grenadines are its beaches. While St Vincent consists mostly of black sandy beaches, Grenadines has white sand beaches.
St Vincent and Grenadines Culture and Tradition:
St Vincent and Grenadines is multi-cultural country owing to cultural influences of the British, French, Caribs, Africans and Indians among others. The islanders love their music and dance, which is on full display during the annual carnivals consisting of fashion shows, street celebrations, soca music and calypso concerts. Boat building is also a traditional craft practised by the islanders particularly in Bequia where Bequia whaleboats are widely produced.
St Vincent and Grenadines Economy:
At one time St Vincent and Grenadines had a thriving economy mainly due to its large banana exports but after the phasing out of the preferential trading agreement by the EU for former European colonies the economy has had to weather few storms. Hence the government has decided to diversify the country’s economy and tap the considerable tourist potential. In spite of this banana exports make up for a third of the country’s income.
St Vincent and Grenadines Tourist Attractions:
St Vincent and Grenadines has a budding tourist scenario with beautiful waterfalls such as the Baleine Falls and Trinity Falls that are sure to bowl you out with their sheer beauty. You can also enjoy surfing and sun bathing on pristine sandy beaches such as the Viila Beach, Indian Bay Beach, Princess Margaret Beach and Richmond Beach. If you are in the mood for some sight seeing then make it a point to visit the St Vincent National Museum, Fort Charlotte, St George’s Anglican Cathedral and St Mary’s Catholic Cathedral.
Bridgetown (Barbados), May 3 (IANS/CMC) West Indies coach Ottis Gibson says he is staying out of the Chris Gayle dispute and will wait for the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) to sort out the player's availability for the limited overs part of the England tour.
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Jamia Millia Islamia Vice Chancellor Najeeb Jung Wednesday advocated the passage of the women's reservation bill to empower the poor and ordinary Indian women.
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Jamia Millia Islamia Vice Chancellor Najeeb Jung Wednesday said that Maoists were "our own people" and needed "hand holding" instead of the government's ruthless supression.
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Sydney, Apr 30 (ANI): Monica Bellucci believes that wrinkles are better than having a "plastic face".
Rio De Janeiro, April 28 (IANS) Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has reportedly given his consent to the signing of Sao Paulo playmaker Lucas.
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New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) The clean cut is not fashionable, says well-known French hairstylist Laurent Decreton, who believes older Indian women should not shy away from trying a messy or classic look. He also suggests that brides be more adventurous by adopting trendy hairstyles for their D-day.
Rio de Janeiro, April 25 (IANS) Brazilian soccer club Corinthians has revealed its interest in signing AC Milan striker Alexandre Pato.
London, Apr 24(ANI): Italian giants Juventus have made overtures to Arsenal captain Robin Van Persie's representatives, and are prepared to pay in excess of 25 million pounds at the end of season to secure his services.
London, Apr 23 (ANI): Arsenal striker Robin van Persie was awarded the Professional Footballer's Association (PFA) Player of the Year award, at a ceremony held at London's Grosvenor House.
London, April 20 (ANI): Chelsea FC has said that it will not object or stand in the way of Didier Drogba or Frank Lampard if they decide to quit for greener pastures.
Nairobi, April 18 (IANS) Sprints have never been Kenya's area of specialisation but that history might be changed this summer at the London Olympics where the country is expected to enter a team in the 4X400m relay.
London, Apr 12 (ANI): Mario Balotelli has appeared in a music video alongside Manchester United rival Rio Ferdinand for hip-hop star R.I.O.
London, Apr 10 (ANI): Salma Hayek has revealed that her businessman husband, Francois-Henri Pinault, influences her sartorial style.
London, Apr 8(ANI): Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini believes he needs more money to buy new players during the summer, so that his squad depth gets better, and they could compete with old foes Manchester United.
Bridgetown (Barbados), April 6 (IANS/CMC) The way has been paved for opener Chris Gayle's selection to the West Indies team but uncertainty over his actual return and grave concerns about his role in a multi-million dollar lawsuit against the West Indies Cricket Board, continue to hover ominously over the deal reached.
Malayattoor, Apr 5 (ANI): Scores of Christians trekked to the holy shrine of Saint Thomas in Malayattoor town in Kerala's Ernakulam District to offer special prayers for Good Friday.
Rio de Janeiro, March 31 (IANS) Rai, Brazilian soccer star and brother of recently deceased soccer legend Socrates, declared his support for Leonardo to become the next president of the Brazilian Confederation of Soccer(CBF).
London, Mar 24 (ANI): David and Victoria Beckham are said to be leaving Europe altogether and putting their 2.5-million-pound house in France and 18-million-pound Beckingham Palace mansion on the market.
Kolkata, March 24 (IANS) Prayag United thrashed Mumbai FC 3-0 in the I-League football at the Salt Lake Stadium here Saturday.
Kolkata, March 23 (IANS) Prayag United will kick-start the I-League campaign after almost a month's break when they host Mumbai FC at the Yuba Bharati Krinangan Saturday looking to avenge their 1-3 defeat suffered earlier in the season.
Melbourne, Mar 23(ANI): Australian opener David Warner has said if he was provided with a choice between playing Tests and the lucrative Twenty20 tournament, he would go for the former.
St Vincent (West Indies), Mar 22(ANI): Explosive batsman Chris Gayle is set to miss whole of Australia's tour of the West Indies after a meeting with West Indies Cricket Board officials failed to resolve issues related to his Indian Premier League (IPL) commitment.
Sydney, Mar 22(ANI): Australian coach Micky Arthur has said his team needs to improve on their current performances against a resilient West Indies team in the one-day series.
Sydney, Mar 22(ANI): Australian coach Micky Arthur has said his team needs to improve on their current performances against a resilient West Indies team in the one-day series.
St Vincent (West Indies), Mar 22(ANI): Explosive batsman Chris Gayle is set to miss whole of Australia's tour of the West Indies after a meeting with West Indies Cricket Board officials failed to resolve issues related to his Indian Premier League (IPL) commitment.
Sydney, Mar 21 (ANI): Australian skipper Shane Watson is not surprised by the fighting spirit shown by the West Indies so far in the one-day series.
London, Mar 21 (ANI): A still life painting that was once believed to be the work of an anonymous artist has been discovered to be that of Dutch impressionist Vincent Van Gogh.
London, Mar 21 (ANI): A still life painting that was once believed to be the work of an anonymous artist has been discovered to be that of Dutch impressionist Vincent Van Gogh.
Sydney, Mar 21 (ANI): Australian skipper Shane Watson is not surprised by the fighting spirit shown by the West Indies so far in the one-day series.
Melbourne, Mar 20(ANI): Australia's poor batting in the West Indies tour has highlighted that the presence of skipper Michael Clarke is crucial in the team's middle order.
Kingstown, Mar 21(ANI): Australian captain Shane Watson is wary of Chris Gayle's comeback in the West Indies squad.
Melbourne, Mar 20(ANI): Australian batsman Peter Forrest has been dropped for the third one-dayer against the West Indies in St. Vincent.
Melbourne, Mar 20(ANI): Australia's poor batting in the West Indies tour has highlighted that the presence of skipper Michael Clarke is crucial in the team's middle order.
Kingstown, Mar 21(ANI): Australian captain Shane Watson is wary of Chris Gayle's comeback in the West Indies squad.
St Vincent (West Indies), Mar 17(ANI): West Indies lost six middle order wickets for just seven runs in a dramatic fashion in their pursuit of Australia's modest target of 204, helping the visitors win the first one-day international at St Vincent by 64 runs on Friday.
St Vincent (West Indies), Mar 17(ANI): West Indies lost six middle order wickets for just seven runs in a dramatic fashion in their pursuit of Australia's modest target of 204, helping the visitors win the first one-day international at St Vincent by 64 runs on Friday.
St Vincent, Mar 15(ANI): Australian wicketkeeper Matthew Wade has said he is enjoying working along side Brad Haddin in the West Indies, as he is keen to take a few tips from the veteran.
St. Vincent, Mar 15(ANI): Australian pace bowler Ben Hilfenhaus will miss the opening one day match against the West Indies.
St Vincent, Mar 15(ANI): Australian wicketkeeper Matthew Wade has said he is enjoying working along side Brad Haddin in the West Indies, as he is keen to take a few tips from the veteran.
St. Vincent, Mar 15(ANI): Australian pace bowler Ben Hilfenhaus will miss the opening one day match against the West Indies.
St.Vincent, Mar 14(ANI): Australian skipper Michael Clarke's absence from limited- overs series against the West Indies could give a berth to Brad Haddin in the squad.
St.Vincent, Mar 14(ANI): Australian skipper Michael Clarke's absence from limited- overs series against the West Indies could give a berth to Brad Haddin in the squad.
New Delhi, Mar 13 (ANI): Union Law and Justice Minister Salman Khurshid on Tuesday said the consultations with stakeholders on the Judicial Accountability Bill are underway.
St. Vincent (West Indies), Mar.13 (ANI): Limited overs specialist David Hussey has said that the uncertainity over player contracts will not affect the performances of players during the tour of the West Indies.
Melbourne, Mar 12(ANI): Australian cricket coach Mickey Arthur has dismissed concerns over James Pattinson's injury, and added that it is a part and parcel of fast bowling.
Melbourne, Mar 11(ANI): Former West Indies vice-captain Brendan Nash has reckoned that Australia has an edge over West Indies in the upcoming series after undergoing grueling home season.
Melbourne, Mar 11(ANI): Former West Indies vice-captain Brendan Nash has reckoned that Australia has an edge over West Indies in the upcoming series after undergoing grueling home season.
Washington, March 8 (ANI): In stressful situations, men respond more aggressively than women, and the reaction is controlled by Y-chromosome gene, Australian scientists say.
Washington, March 8 (ANI): In stressful situations, men respond more aggressively than women, and the reaction is controlled by Y-chromosome gene, Australian scientists say.
Adelaide, Mar.7 (ANI): Skipper Michael Clarke and emerging fast bowler James Pattinson have both been ruled out of the tri-series decider against Sri Lanka tomorrow in Adelaide.
Sydney, Mar 7 (ANI): All rounder Dwayne Bravo and fast bowler Tino Best have been recalled to the West Indies' squad for the opening three matches of the one-day international series against Australia.
London, Mar 7 (ANI): Rihanna has disclosed that she uses the Per-fekt skincare range to get her radiant looks.
London, Mar 7 (ANI): Rihanna has disclosed that she uses the Per-fekt skincare range to get her radiant looks.
Adelaide, Mar.7 (ANI): Skipper Michael Clarke and emerging fast bowler James Pattinson have both been ruled out of the tri-series decider against Sri Lanka tomorrow in Adelaide.
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London, Feb 29 (ANI): Bottlenose dolphins have whistles that they use to exclusively greet other members of their species, say marine biologists.
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Islamabad, Feb 26 (ANI): Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) sporting director Leonardo has said he has not given up hope of signing David Bekham, despite the fact the latter already signed a new deal with LA Galaxy last month.
New Delhi, Feb 23 (ANI): Removing precancerous polyps during colonoscopies can reduce the risk of death from colorectal cancer by half, a new study has revealed.
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London, Feb 12(ANI): Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has said he wouldn't be satisfied if his team won only the English Premier League title as he wants to win five titles in a row.
London, Feb 12(ANI): Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has said he wouldn't be satisfied if his team won only the English Premier League title as he wants to win five titles in a row.
Johannesburg, Feb 10(ANI): Cricket South Africa will reveal the seventh team for this season's domestic T20 Challenge - two days before the competition begins.
London, Feb 9 (ANI): Millions of women lie about their weight with many 'losing pounds' when talking to a partner, best friend and even their mum, a new study has revealed.
London, Feb 9 (ANI): Tamara Ecclestone, who was co-hosting an evening for the Starlight Children's Foundation on Tuesday night at London's Langham Hotel, stunned onlookers as she stepped wearing a tiny Pucci mini-dress emblazoned with an animal print design.
London, Feb 9 (ANI): Tamara Ecclestone, who was co-hosting an evening for the Starlight Children's Foundation on Tuesday night at London's Langham Hotel, stunned onlookers as she stepped wearing a tiny Pucci mini-dress emblazoned with an animal print design.
London, Feb 9 (ANI): Millions of women lie about their weight with many 'losing pounds' when talking to a partner, best friend and even their mum, a new study has revealed.
Washington, Feb 8 (ANI): A collection of artwork owned by the late Dame Elizabeth Taylor fetched 21.9 million dollars at an auction.
Washington, Feb 8 (ANI): An important step forward has been taken in understanding how insulin secretion is regulated in the body.
London, Jan 6 (ANI): France President Nicolas Sarkozy spends 10,000 pounds a day on food and keeps 121 cars under his Elysee Palace, a new book has claimed.
Wellington, Feb 6(ANI): Former South African bowling coach Vincent Barnes has cautioned them about New Zealand's possible devious tactics.
Wellington, Feb 6(ANI): Former South African bowling coach Vincent Barnes has cautioned them about New Zealand's possible devious tactics.
London, Jan 6 (ANI): France President Nicolas Sarkozy spends 10,000 pounds a day on food and keeps 121 cars under his Elysee Palace, a new book has claimed.
London, Jan 25 (ANI): Vanessa Paradis made some cryptic comments about the status of her relationship, as she is rumoured to have been going through a split with Johnny Depp.
London, Jan 21 (ANI): Legendary soul-singer Etta James passed away early on Friday in a California hospital from leukemia related complications, her manager said. She was 73.
Washington, Jan 20 (ANI): People who were asked survey questions near a church were more likely to report themselves more politically conservative and negative towards non-Christians than those surveyed near government buildings, a study found.
Cape Town (S. Africa), Jan.20 (ANI): The acidic world of Twitter has compounded ICC No 1-ranked England's misery after its amazing capitulation to Pakistan in three days in the first Test in Dubai.
Washington, Jan 20 (ANI): People who were asked survey questions near a church were more likely to report themselves more politically conservative and negative towards non-Christians than those surveyed near government buildings, a study found.
Cape Town (S. Africa), Jan.20 (ANI): The acidic world of Twitter has compounded ICC No 1-ranked England's misery after its amazing capitulation to Pakistan in three days in the first Test in Dubai.
London, Jan 17 (ANI): A skin serum that contains synthetic versions of glycans, naturally occurring sugars in the skin, has become a new weapon against aging.
London, Jan 17(ANI): Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has revived his dispute with Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney after their win at the DW Stadium against Wigan Athletic last night.
London, Jan 17 (ANI): A skin serum that contains synthetic versions of glycans, naturally occurring sugars in the skin, has become a new weapon against aging.
London, Jan 17(ANI): Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has revived his dispute with Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney after their win at the DW Stadium against Wigan Athletic last night.
London, Jan 15 (ANI): Brooke Vincent and Helen Flanagan, who play the Webster sisters on the soap opera 'Coronation Street', are set to come together in real life too as their footballer boyfriends have been signed on by the same team.
Nevada (US), Jan 9 (ANI): In a remarkable interfaith gesture, Catholic-Muslim-Hindu-Protestant-Buddhist-Jewish leaders today had a dialogue in Sparks (Nevada, USA) to explore connections among Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and Judaism.
