Saint Lucia (i/seɪntˈluːʃə/; French:Sainte-Lucie) is a sovereignisland country in the eastern Caribbean Sea on the boundary with the Atlantic Ocean. Part of the Lesser Antilles, it is located north/northeast of the island of Saint Vincent, northwest of Barbados and south of Martinique. It covers a land area of 617km2 (238.23sqmi) and has a population of 174,000 (2010). Its capital is Castries.
The French were the island's first European settlers. They signed a treaty with the native Carib Indians in 1660. England took control of the island from 1663 to 1667. In ensuing years, it was at war with France 14 times, and rule of the island changed frequently (it was seven times each ruled by the French and British). In 1814, the British took definitive control of the island. Because it switched so often between British and French control, Saint Lucia was also known as the "Helen of the West Indies".
Representative government came about in 1840 (with universal suffrage from 1953). From 1958 to 1962, the island was a member of the Federation of the West Indies. On 22 February 1979, Saint Lucia became an independent state of the Commonwealth of Nations associated with the United Kingdom. Saint Lucia is a mixed jurisdiction, meaning that it has a legal system based in part on both the civil law and English common law. The Civil Code of St. Lucia of 1867 was based on the Quebec Civil Code of 1866, as supplemented by English common law-style legislation. It is also a member of La Francophonie.
Saint Lucy, a Christian saint known as Santa Lucia in Italian, Sankta Lucia in Swedish and Santa Lucía in Spanish, has given her name to many places, and things that take their names from those places:
Vieux Fort is a town located near the southernmost point of Saint Lucia. It is named after a fort that used to watch out towards Saint Vincent towards the south. The population is about 4,500, while the surrounding district of Vieux Fort Quarter has a total population of about 16,000.
In the 18th and 19th Centuries it used to be an important centre of the sugar industry in Saint Lucia before that industry declined. During World War II the Americans constructed an airfield called Beane Army Airfield. After the war it was subsequently expanded to form Hewanorra International Airport.
Today, Vieux Fort is the main point of entry for Saint Lucia and also hosts a port just to the south of the town. It is also a major industrial area and also hosts other places such as St Jude's Hospital and the George Odlum Stadium.
Vieux Fort is located in the southern part of St. Lucia. It is the second-largest town on the island and is the home of St Lucia's international airport, Hewanorra International Airport. (Hewanorra is the island's old Amerindian name). Vieux Fort is also the name of the Quarter that encompasses the city.
Geography
It has several small communities which include Augier, Belle Vue, Black Bay, Grace, La Resource, Pierrot, St.Urban, Vige and Zaboo.
Economy
Every Friday and Saturday is market day where you can buy local goods such as spices, ground provisions and fruits. It also houses St. Lucia's biggest fish market.
History
In the second half of the 18th century, Vieux Fort was the center of St Lucia's sugar industry; today it is more industrial.
Part of Vieux Fort is called Black Bay. It got its name because legend has it that the infamous pirate Blackbeard used this part of the country to stash his ill-gotten gains.
During the Second World War, Vieux Fort became a base for American troops. Some of the evidence can still be seen around town, such as the underground tunnel that runs from Clark Street all the way to St. Judes Hospital in Augier. This tunnel was used for storage of supplies and also a quick route to the hospital. Many people who reside in Vieux-Fort today have no idea about such a tunnel.
Beautiful Day in This Caribbean Town - Vieux Fort | 🇱🇨 Saint Lucia Authentic VLOG
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Vieux Fort Town St.Lucia
published: 10 Jan 2019
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Top 6 Things to do in Vieux Fort St Lucia
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1. Barre Forest Reserve: Great spot for a day trip with lookout points that provide panoramic views of the island and surrounding Caribbean and Atlantic ocean.
2. Mamiku Gardens : One of St. Lucia's largest and loveliest botanical gardens covering 22-acre includes the ruins of an 18th-century house and three distinct gardens
3. Marie island : Two tiny islands in the Atlantic Ocean off St. Lucia's southeastern.
4. Mankote Mangrove : Principle source of nutrients for the island's natural fish nursery in the nearby Savannes Bay
5. Moule a Chique Lighthouse : offers a 360 degrees of panoramic views on a clear day you can see the Pitons in Soufriere and can even wave to your friends in ...
published: 24 Dec 2013
SAINT LUCIA SEMI-PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
ANSE LA RAYE VS VIEUX FORT SOUTH
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Vieux Fort St Lucia - Take a helicopter tour of the city and the entire island, discovering hidden coves, skimming the Caribbean Sea, flying over the Pitons before
you return to the Vieux Fort airport.
If you want to learn about environmental concerns, head to the excellent visitor center at La Place Carenage called Our Planet which is due north of View Fort.
There you will find life-size holograms, wind and snow machines, immersion tunnels and other interactive exhibits that will keep you engaged and entertained for a few hours.
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Vieux Fort is located in the southern part of St. Lucia. It is the second-largest town on the island and is the home of St Lucia's international airport, Hewanorra International Airport. (Hewanorra is the island's old Amerindian name). Vieux Fort is also the name of the Quarter that encompasses the city.
In the second half of the 18th century, Vieux Fort was the center of St Lucia's sugar industry; today it is more industrial.
Part of Vieux Fort is called Black Bay. It got its name because legend has it that the infamous pirate Blackbeard used this part of the country to stash his ill-gotten gains.
During the Second World War, Vieux Fort became a base for American troops. Some of the evidence can still be seen around town, such as the underground tunnel that runs from Clark Street all t...
published: 22 Nov 2014
BLOODSHED IN VIEUX FORT, MAN SLAIN
Deadly violence visited Vieux Fort on Thursday afternoon, with a brutal slaying of a young man in the town.
The reported attack claimed the life of a man in his mid-30s, plunging his loved ones into deep mourning.
published: 04 Oct 2024
THE REAL REASON VF NORTH & LABORIE STAY LOYAL TO LABOUR
LABOUR LOYALISTS [21ST OCTOBER 2024] - There are 17 political constituencies in Saint Lucia and all but two have changed hands between the main political parties. Vieux Fort North and Laborie have remained consistently loyal to the Saint Lucia Labour Party for 50 years, since1974 when the Vieux Fort seat was split. At last weekend’s SLP Conference of Delegates, CHOICE NEWS asked the question “Why?” and got a surprising answer.
published: 22 Oct 2024
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1. Barre Forest Reserve: Great spot for a day trip with lookout points that provide panoramic views of the island and surrounding Caribbean and Atlantic ocean.
2. Mamiku Gardens : One of St. Lucia's largest and loveliest botanical gardens covering 22-acre includes the ruins of an 18th-century house and three distinct gardens
3. Marie island : Two tiny islands in the Atlantic Ocean off St. Lucia's southeastern.
4. Mankote Mangrove : Principle source of nutrients for the island's natural fish nursery in the nearby Savannes Bay
5. Moule a Chique Lighthouse : offers a 360 degrees of panoramic views on a clear day you can see the Pitons in Soufriere and can even wave to your friends in St. Vincent
6. Fond Doux Estate : Tropical foliage, historical centre and world heritage site just outside Vieux Fort.
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1. Barre Forest Reserve: Great spot for a day trip with lookout points that provide panoramic views of the island and surrounding Caribbean and Atlantic ocean.
2. Mamiku Gardens : One of St. Lucia's largest and loveliest botanical gardens covering 22-acre includes the ruins of an 18th-century house and three distinct gardens
3. Marie island : Two tiny islands in the Atlantic Ocean off St. Lucia's southeastern.
4. Mankote Mangrove : Principle source of nutrients for the island's natural fish nursery in the nearby Savannes Bay
5. Moule a Chique Lighthouse : offers a 360 degrees of panoramic views on a clear day you can see the Pitons in Soufriere and can even wave to your friends in St. Vincent
6. Fond Doux Estate : Tropical foliage, historical centre and world heritage site just outside Vieux Fort.
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If you want to learn about environmental concerns, head to the excellent visitor center at La Place Carenage called Our Planet which is due north of View Fort.
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you return to the Vieux Fort airport.
If you want to learn about environmental concerns, head to the excellent visitor center at La Place Carenage called Our Planet which is due north of View Fort.
There you will find life-size holograms, wind and snow machines, immersion tunnels and other interactive exhibits that will keep you engaged and entertained for a few hours.
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Vieux Fort is located in the southern part of St. Lucia. It is the second-largest town on the island and is the home of St Lucia's international airport, Hewano...
Vieux Fort is located in the southern part of St. Lucia. It is the second-largest town on the island and is the home of St Lucia's international airport, Hewanorra International Airport. (Hewanorra is the island's old Amerindian name). Vieux Fort is also the name of the Quarter that encompasses the city.
In the second half of the 18th century, Vieux Fort was the center of St Lucia's sugar industry; today it is more industrial.
Part of Vieux Fort is called Black Bay. It got its name because legend has it that the infamous pirate Blackbeard used this part of the country to stash his ill-gotten gains.
During the Second World War, Vieux Fort became a base for American troops. Some of the evidence can still be seen around town, such as the underground tunnel that runs from Clark Street all the way to St. Judes Hospital in Augier. This tunnel was used for storage of supplies and also a quick route to the hospital. Many people who reside in Vieux-Fort today have no idea about such a tunnel.
In recent years a new modern part of Vieux Fort has been erected to reflect the modern world, yet if you walk along Clark Street and its surrounding roads, you will still see what is known as The Old Town. Here you will see historic colonial houses that give Vieux Fort a touch of Old England and France (albeit they do need a bit of renovation now). In recent times Black Bay has become a haven for expatriates.
Whilst the majority of tourist activity in Saint Lucia is based on the West coast, some hotels are located in Vieux Fort Quarter. A notable tourist attraction is the Maria Islands Nature Reserve, managed by the Saint Lucia National Trust, which is a nesting ground for leatherback turtles and is home to a species of iguana indigenous to St. Lucia.
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Vieux Fort is located in the southern part of St. Lucia. It is the second-largest town on the island and is the home of St Lucia's international airport, Hewanorra International Airport. (Hewanorra is the island's old Amerindian name). Vieux Fort is also the name of the Quarter that encompasses the city.
In the second half of the 18th century, Vieux Fort was the center of St Lucia's sugar industry; today it is more industrial.
Part of Vieux Fort is called Black Bay. It got its name because legend has it that the infamous pirate Blackbeard used this part of the country to stash his ill-gotten gains.
During the Second World War, Vieux Fort became a base for American troops. Some of the evidence can still be seen around town, such as the underground tunnel that runs from Clark Street all the way to St. Judes Hospital in Augier. This tunnel was used for storage of supplies and also a quick route to the hospital. Many people who reside in Vieux-Fort today have no idea about such a tunnel.
In recent years a new modern part of Vieux Fort has been erected to reflect the modern world, yet if you walk along Clark Street and its surrounding roads, you will still see what is known as The Old Town. Here you will see historic colonial houses that give Vieux Fort a touch of Old England and France (albeit they do need a bit of renovation now). In recent times Black Bay has become a haven for expatriates.
Whilst the majority of tourist activity in Saint Lucia is based on the West coast, some hotels are located in Vieux Fort Quarter. A notable tourist attraction is the Maria Islands Nature Reserve, managed by the Saint Lucia National Trust, which is a nesting ground for leatherback turtles and is home to a species of iguana indigenous to St. Lucia.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vieux_Fort_Quarter
music by - Alex Adair - Make Me Feel Better
Deadly violence visited Vieux Fort on Thursday afternoon, with a brutal slaying of a young man in the town.
The reported attack claimed the life of a man in hi...
Deadly violence visited Vieux Fort on Thursday afternoon, with a brutal slaying of a young man in the town.
The reported attack claimed the life of a man in his mid-30s, plunging his loved ones into deep mourning.
Deadly violence visited Vieux Fort on Thursday afternoon, with a brutal slaying of a young man in the town.
The reported attack claimed the life of a man in his mid-30s, plunging his loved ones into deep mourning.
LABOUR LOYALISTS [21ST OCTOBER 2024] - There are 17 political constituencies in Saint Lucia and all but two have changed hands between the main political partie...
LABOUR LOYALISTS [21ST OCTOBER 2024] - There are 17 political constituencies in Saint Lucia and all but two have changed hands between the main political parties. Vieux Fort North and Laborie have remained consistently loyal to the Saint Lucia Labour Party for 50 years, since1974 when the Vieux Fort seat was split. At last weekend’s SLP Conference of Delegates, CHOICE NEWS asked the question “Why?” and got a surprising answer.
LABOUR LOYALISTS [21ST OCTOBER 2024] - There are 17 political constituencies in Saint Lucia and all but two have changed hands between the main political parties. Vieux Fort North and Laborie have remained consistently loyal to the Saint Lucia Labour Party for 50 years, since1974 when the Vieux Fort seat was split. At last weekend’s SLP Conference of Delegates, CHOICE NEWS asked the question “Why?” and got a surprising answer.
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Top 6 Things to do in Vieux Fort St Lucia
1. Barre Forest Reserve: Great spot for a day trip with lookout points that provide panoramic views of the island and surrounding Caribbean and Atlantic ocean.
2. Mamiku Gardens : One of St. Lucia's largest and loveliest botanical gardens covering 22-acre includes the ruins of an 18th-century house and three distinct gardens
3. Marie island : Two tiny islands in the Atlantic Ocean off St. Lucia's southeastern.
4. Mankote Mangrove : Principle source of nutrients for the island's natural fish nursery in the nearby Savannes Bay
5. Moule a Chique Lighthouse : offers a 360 degrees of panoramic views on a clear day you can see the Pitons in Soufriere and can even wave to your friends in St. Vincent
6. Fond Doux Estate : Tropical foliage, historical centre and world heritage site just outside Vieux Fort.
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Vieux Fort St Lucia - Take a helicopter tour of the city and the entire island, discovering hidden coves, skimming the Caribbean Sea, flying over the Pitons before
you return to the Vieux Fort airport.
If you want to learn about environmental concerns, head to the excellent visitor center at La Place Carenage called Our Planet which is due north of View Fort.
There you will find life-size holograms, wind and snow machines, immersion tunnels and other interactive exhibits that will keep you engaged and entertained for a few hours.
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Vieux Fort is located in the southern part of St. Lucia. It is the second-largest town on the island and is the home of St Lucia's international airport, Hewanorra International Airport. (Hewanorra is the island's old Amerindian name). Vieux Fort is also the name of the Quarter that encompasses the city.
In the second half of the 18th century, Vieux Fort was the center of St Lucia's sugar industry; today it is more industrial.
Part of Vieux Fort is called Black Bay. It got its name because legend has it that the infamous pirate Blackbeard used this part of the country to stash his ill-gotten gains.
During the Second World War, Vieux Fort became a base for American troops. Some of the evidence can still be seen around town, such as the underground tunnel that runs from Clark Street all the way to St. Judes Hospital in Augier. This tunnel was used for storage of supplies and also a quick route to the hospital. Many people who reside in Vieux-Fort today have no idea about such a tunnel.
In recent years a new modern part of Vieux Fort has been erected to reflect the modern world, yet if you walk along Clark Street and its surrounding roads, you will still see what is known as The Old Town. Here you will see historic colonial houses that give Vieux Fort a touch of Old England and France (albeit they do need a bit of renovation now). In recent times Black Bay has become a haven for expatriates.
Whilst the majority of tourist activity in Saint Lucia is based on the West coast, some hotels are located in Vieux Fort Quarter. A notable tourist attraction is the Maria Islands Nature Reserve, managed by the Saint Lucia National Trust, which is a nesting ground for leatherback turtles and is home to a species of iguana indigenous to St. Lucia.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vieux_Fort_Quarter
music by - Alex Adair - Make Me Feel Better
Deadly violence visited Vieux Fort on Thursday afternoon, with a brutal slaying of a young man in the town.
The reported attack claimed the life of a man in his mid-30s, plunging his loved ones into deep mourning.
LABOUR LOYALISTS [21ST OCTOBER 2024] - There are 17 political constituencies in Saint Lucia and all but two have changed hands between the main political parties. Vieux Fort North and Laborie have remained consistently loyal to the Saint Lucia Labour Party for 50 years, since1974 when the Vieux Fort seat was split. At last weekend’s SLP Conference of Delegates, CHOICE NEWS asked the question “Why?” and got a surprising answer.
Saint Lucia (i/seɪntˈluːʃə/; French:Sainte-Lucie) is a sovereignisland country in the eastern Caribbean Sea on the boundary with the Atlantic Ocean. Part of the Lesser Antilles, it is located north/northeast of the island of Saint Vincent, northwest of Barbados and south of Martinique. It covers a land area of 617km2 (238.23sqmi) and has a population of 174,000 (2010). Its capital is Castries.
The French were the island's first European settlers. They signed a treaty with the native Carib Indians in 1660. England took control of the island from 1663 to 1667. In ensuing years, it was at war with France 14 times, and rule of the island changed frequently (it was seven times each ruled by the French and British). In 1814, the British took definitive control of the island. Because it switched so often between British and French control, Saint Lucia was also known as the "Helen of the West Indies".
Representative government came about in 1840 (with universal suffrage from 1953). From 1958 to 1962, the island was a member of the Federation of the West Indies. On 22 February 1979, Saint Lucia became an independent state of the Commonwealth of Nations associated with the United Kingdom. Saint Lucia is a mixed jurisdiction, meaning that it has a legal system based in part on both the civil law and English common law. The Civil Code of St. Lucia of 1867 was based on the Quebec Civil Code of 1866, as supplemented by English common law-style legislation. It is also a member of La Francophonie.
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