St. Vincent and the Grenadines is an group of 32 islands. The biggest island is St. Vincent and its size is 18 miles by 11 miles. St. Vincent and the Grenadines has an estimated population of 120,000 and the capital is Kingstown (where we are berthed). The country has a French and British colonial history and is now part of the Commonwealth of Nations and CARICOM.
The official language is English, but many of the locals speak a dialect called Vincentian Creole. English is used in education, government, religion, and other formal settings, while Creole (or 'dialect' as it is referred to by locals) is used in informal situations such as in the home and with friends.
Agriculture, dominated by banana production, is the most important sector of their economy. The services sector, based mostly on a growing tourist industry, is also very important to their economy. Famous movies like "Pirates of the Caribbean" and "White Squall" where filmed in St. Vincent which has increased tourism in the islands.
In the past few years, St. Vincent and the Grenadines have won many prestigious awards:
-2008: Best Honeymoon Island of The Year by Caribbean Travel World Awards
-2008: The 7th Most Spectacular Island Paradise by The Travel Channel
-2007: Caribbean Island of the Year by Caribbean Travel World Awards
-2006: Most Improved Destination Award by Dream World Cruise Destinations Magazine
-2006: Caribbean Diving Island of the Year by Caribbean Travel World Awards
-200: Best Caribbean Sailing & Yachting Island of the Year by Caribbean Travel World Awards
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