LOCATION

We're between the Caribbean sea and north Atlantic ocean,north of Grenada

and south of St Lucia.

NATURAL RESOURCES

Hydro-power

CLIMATE

Tropical,Rainy season(May to November).

NATURAL HAZARDS

Hurricane,soufriere volcano.

MAP REFERENCE

Central America and the Caribbean.

MODE OF TRANSPORTATION

Taxis are used to get around the island during the day sometimes night if you're outgoing,while the water taxis are available to take you to any beach on the island.

DINING

The island has a range bar and restaurants to choose from, for fine dining.

CURRENCY

The currency of St. Vincent and the Grenadines is the Eastern Caribbean dollar (EC$). Notes are issued in denominations of $100, 50, 20,10, 5 and 2. Coins are issued in denominations of $1 and 25,10, 5 and 1 cents. The exchange rate is tied to the US dollar at a rate of $2.68 at the bank,as some stores and restaurants use a $2.60 rate.

SAFETY

Centipede bites and Scorpion
While not lethal, the severity and degree of discomfort depends on individual sensitivity. If there is - any doubt, you should see a doctor, especially if a child has been bitten

Coconut Palms
Never leave a baby or a small child beneath a coconut palm, it is possible for the coconut or dead fronds to fall off the tree, causing serious injury.

Illegal Drugs
Visitors need to be aware that there are very severe penalties for possession of illegal drugs like Cannabis or marijuana (weed or ganja), cocaine - up to life imprisonment and yacht confiscation. Customs officials are well equipped and trained.

Manchineel
Avoid contact with Manchineel trees or the fruit.The fruit, commonly known as Manchineel Apples, are very poisonous and sap from the tree and fruit blisters the skin. Therefore, if it is raining, be sure that the tree you are sheltering under is not a manchineel, as drops of rain falling off can still produce the same unpleasant effect.

Mosquito's and Sand-flies
Not really a large problem here but people with sensitive skin may be bothered. There are many repellents you can use to prevent bites, however, creams are available in pharmacies to relieve itching and promote healing.

Sea Urchins
A black sea egg with long black spines. If the spines are protruding from your skin then you can try to carefully remove them; but if they are beneath the skin DO NOT try to "dig" them out as this could cause infection. If you leave them in your skin then they eventually dissolve and disappear. To be safe, soak with vinegar or some form of antiseptic.