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