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Introducing St Vincent & the Grenadines
Just the name St Vincent and the Grenadines evokes an emotive response with visions of exotic, idyllic island life. And the fantasy rings true. Imagine an island chain buried deep within the Caribbean Sea, uncluttered by tourist exploitation; white sand beaches on deserted islands, sky-blue water gently lapping the shore and barely a soul around. Thirty-two islands dot the seascape, all vying to one-up each other in terms of tranquility. St Vincent is the largest in the group, home to the capital, Kingstown. This lively town is a throwback to colonial times with cobblestone streets and locals rushing about.
Once you get off the big island and into the Grenadines, everything changes. Gone is the traffic, the hustle and the pavement. All you’re left with is a smattering of tiny islands waiting to be explored. In Bequia, beaches stretch out before you, the pace of life slows to a crawl and the desire to go home vanishes. You’ll find unassuming budget hideaways, where you can escape from the world and (almost) live like a king on the income of a pauper. Or you can spend time on the island of Mustique where renting a house for the week will cost more than buying a luxury car.
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Latest headlines for St Vincent & the Grenadines
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Faith Diary: TV Sex
2 July 2009 5:21AM
The BBC's Religious Affairs correspondent Robert Pigott examines the prospect of TV advertisements for abortion services and condoms, the lasting influence of the Protestant reformer Calvin, and saint who is heading for jail.
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Scots swine flu 'in line with US'
11 June 2009 3:04PM
The rate of people hospitalised from swine flu in Scotland is on a par with the United States, the Holyrood government says.
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Archbishop of Westminster: Full sermon
21 May 2009 1:17PM
The text of the homily given by the Most Rev Vincent Nichols at his Mass of installation as Archbishop of Westminster.
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