St Vincent And The Grenadines Independence Day

October 27 2020 saint vincent and the grenadines declared its independence from the united kingdom on october 27 1979.

St vincent and the grenadines independence day. St vincent and the grenadines gained full independence from the united kingdom on october 27 1979. All offices schools institutes and businesses observe a holiday on this. On behalf of the government and people of the united states of america i congratulate the people of saint vincent and the grenadines on the 41st anniversary of your independence. Since then the nation annually celebrates its independence day that is a national holiday in the country.

Since then the nation annually celebrates its independence day that is a national holiday in the country. On 27 october 1979 saint vincent and the grenadines became the last of the windward islands to gain full independence and this date is now the country s independence day a public holiday. Vincent was granted associate statehood status on october 27 1969 giving it complete control over its internal affairs. Vincent and the grenadines gained independence from britain on october 27 1979 and citizens celebrate their freedom with this national holiday.

The country opted to remain within the british commonwealth retaining queen elizabeth as monarch represented locally by a governor general. Natural disasters have plagued the country throughout the 20th century. Independence day in saint vincent and the grenadines date in the current year. Vincent and the grenadines.

The u s caribbean resilience partnership. The united states is committed to helping make the caribbean safer and more prosperous while upholding democratic values and human rights. Vincent the grenadines tourist office 801. Dates for independence day saint vincent and the grenadines 2020 2021 and other years.

Vincent and the grenadines. Saint vincent and the grenadines independence day. Vincent and the grenadines independence and thanksgiving day october 27 a group of islands in the west indies st. This year we celebrate the commencement of direct flights between our two countries reinforcing our strong ties and shared friendship based on mutual support of democracy prosperity and security.

This holiday is the national day of st. On behalf of the government of the united states i send best wishes to the people of st. Following a referendum in 1979 st. Vincent and the grenadines became the last of the windward islands to gain independence on 27 october 1979.

Vincent and the grenadines is a southern caribbean nation consisting of 32 islands of which nine are inhabited.