Timeline of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Chronology

7 events spanning the history of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. BCE/CE dating.

1. 1300

   Carib Indians of South America conquer the indigenous Arawak Indians.

   Carib Indians of South America conquer the indigenous Arawak Indians.

2. 1498

   Christopher Columbus visits the main island on St Vincent’s Day.

   Christopher Columbus visits the main island on St Vincent’s Day.

3. 1627

   St Vincent granted to Britain’s Lord Carlisle.

   St Vincent granted to Britain’s Lord Carlisle.

4. 1834

   Slavery abolished, forcing plantation owners to free more than 18,000 slaves.

   Slavery abolished, forcing plantation owners to free more than 18,000 slaves.

5. 1951

   St Vincent granted universal adult suffrage.

   St Vincent granted universal adult suffrage.

6. 1979

   St Vincent and the Grenadines become independent .

   St Vincent and the Grenadines become independent with Milton Cato of the centre-left St Vincent Labour Party (SVLP) as prime minister.

7. 2009

   Voters reject the proposal to replace the monarchy with a republic in a constitutional referendum.

   Voters reject the proposal to replace the monarchy with a republic in a constitutional referendum.