The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Botanic Gardens is appealing to more Vincentians to visit the site to learn more about animal and plant species which are native to the country. Curator of the Gardens, Gordon Shallow said while they have experienced an increase in visits many people are still not aware of what exists… Continue Reading →
A call has been made for a reassessment of the management structure of the local Botanical Gardens, to ensure its long term sustainability as one of this country’s premier tourist attractions. The call came from Superintendent of Marine and Terrestrial Parks at National Parks Rivers and Beaches Authority, Andrew Lockhart, during the Views On Issues… Continue Reading →
Minister of Tourism Cecil McKie says the Botanical Gardens is not only the oldest, but the best facility in the western hemisphere. Speaking at the Media launch of the 250th Anniversary of the Gardens, Minister McKie Close to thirty thousand persons visit the Botanical Gardens on a yearly basis. He commended the Administrative staff who… Continue Reading →
Organizers of the 250th anniversary activities for the Botanic Gardens will be seeking to have every school child visit the Gardens during the year 2014. Word of this came from Curator of the Gardens, Gordon Shallow, as he addressed the official launch of the anniversary activities, at a ceremony this week. The ceremony was also… Continue Reading →