Bequia

The island of Bequia was named so by the Caribs. This is the largest of the St Vincent and Grenadines measuring 7 sq miles with a population of 4,851(2001 Census). Bequia is situated between St.Vincent (9 miles to the north) and Mustique to the south. English is the official language. The main religions are the Anglican, Evangelical, Roman Catholic, Seventh Day Adventist, Jehovah's Witness, Spiritual Baptist and the Pentecostals. The Climate averages in the winter between 70 and 85 and in the summer between 75 and 90. Winters are dry and summers showery. The currency is the Eastern Caribbean dollar. Bequia is a small mountainous island where we drive on the left. There are no fast food restaurants or commercial supermarkets. It is a friendly island with the care of passing yachts and sailboats their major industry. The average income is between $500 to $800ec which is $190 to $300 US dollars.