[EconomyBuilder]

The Windward Islands are the islands located to the east of the Caribbean Sea and are the southern part of the Lesser Antilles. These islands include Martinique, Saint Lucia, Grenada, Dominica, and Trinidad and Tobago. However, the islands of Trinidad and Tobago are geologically linked to the South American continent. The island nation of Dominica was governed as part of the Leeward Islands while being under British colonial rule. The islands have had a history of volcanic activity some of which are still active. The May 1902 eruption of Mount Pelee was one of deadliest in the island's history and killed over 30,000 people. more

[Regent]

The climate experienced on the islands is the usual warm and wet tropical climate with an alternating wet-dry season. During the Transatlantic Slave Trade, ships would first encounter these islands before moving to North America. These islands are known as “Windward” due to their position where they are on the path of the northeastern trade winds. The ancient traders who used sailing ships used wind to navigate their vessels hence the reference. The Spanish named all islands east of Puerto Rico as Islas de Barlovento which translates to “windward islands” while the islands south of Puerto Rico were referred to as “Sotavento” meaning “leeward islands.” Most of these islands were initially French colonies and were referred to as the French Antilles. The Windward Islands’ population is predominantly people with African origin with few of Caucasian and Chinese decent. here

[kenny1029]

The Leeward Islands are islands located in the West Indies at the convergence of the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean and are located between the Greater Antilles Islands and the Windward Islands. The islands derive their name from their location away from the wind. The islands were formed through volcanic activity which persists with several eruptions happening in the 21st century. During the Spanish expeditions of the 15th century, the Leeward Islands were inhabited by The Caribs (whom the Caribbean is named) and were the first islands in the Caribbean to fall under Spanish control. here

[dangerman]

A map exhibiting the windward and leeward islands on the lower right section of the map.

[marywilliams937]

The most widely spoken immigrant language in Antigua and Barbuda is Spanish. Most Spanish speakers today are originally from the Dominican Republic and began coming to the country after 1981. Immigration records indicate that at least 1,200 Dominican Republicans are living in Antigua and Barbuda. Other records indicate that this population may be anywhere from 3,000 to 10,000 if undocumented individuals are included. Evidence of their permanent presence in this country can be seen in Spanish-language signs throughout urban areas, as well as the increased number of Spanish-speaking churches. In response to this large population of Spanish speakers, the government has implemented some public services in this immigrant language. One example of this is the warnings and advisories issued by the National Office of Disaster Services. In 2001, the Ministry of Education also responded by implementing a Spanish language program in public schools that have a high percentage of Hispanic students. [links]

[linhy123]

Antigua and Barbuda is a Caribbean island nation that has a population of around 91,295. These islands were originally inhabited by indigenous peoples, including the Arawak and the Carib, until the 17th century when British colonizers arrived. During this colonized period, English became the language of government, business, and education. When Antigua and Barbados gained its independence in 1981, it remained part of the Commonwealth of Nations and English remained its official language.

[Robin]

This dialect is spoken throughout the Leeward islands of the Caribbean and has around 150,000 native speakers. Speakers may choose to only speak in this creole variant or may switch between creole and Standard English mid-sentence. The use of Standard English is typically related to the socioeconomic status of the speaker. Those individuals of higher socioeconomic backgrounds have likely been educated in the formal school system and are more familiar with the grammar of the English language. Linguists believe Leeward Caribbean Creole first developed when African slaves attempted to imitate the language of their owners. Today, speakers may use words from British or American English in everyday communication. Additionally, with the increase of immigrants, this creole language is slowly being influenced by Guyanese Creole, Trinidadian Creole, Jamaican Creole, and Bajan Creole. [links]

[rapacity]

As many of the residents in this country are descendants of African slaves, the common English spoken in this country has been influenced by African words and phrases. In fact, linguists consider the dialect spoken on these islands to be a type of Creole English, also known as Broken English, Leeward Caribbean Creole, and Patwa. more

[hubdawg]

A very small percentage of the population reports having a Portuguese ethnic identity. Most Portuguese immigrants began arriving in these islands in the mid-19th century. These individuals became involved in importing goods to sell throughout the islands and eventually became known as retailers. Today, research indicates a population size of approximately 1,200 Portuguese speakers live in Antigua and Barbuda. [links]

[newsham]

English is the official language of Antigua and Barbuda. here

[AgentME]

The top yacht charter destinations in the Caribbean include the BVIs and USVI. here

[sudeyaa]

The BVIs offers a relaxing, laid-back sailing atmosphere with warm, soft Tradewinds that make cruising a ‘ breeze ’ . Don ’ t forget to visit the famous “ Soggy Dollar Bar” during your charter! [links]

[mpkomara]

The Caribbean encompasses numerous island nations from the British Virgin Islands (BVIS), the US Virgin Islands (USVI) and many other Caribbean Islands that dot both the Windwards and the Leewards.

[knyaz]

The USVI ’ s offers both relaxing and fun islands to explore such as shopping on St. Thomas to hiking the Virgin Islands National Park on St. Johns here

[lach]

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[reQunix]

What is the difference between Windward and Leeward? here

[X0nic]

• Leeward and windward are two terms used in sailing, meteorology, and other related fields, to give a direction relative to the wind direction and other reference point. [links]

[wobber]

Windward and leeward are two terms used to give the position or orientation relative to the direction of the wind and one’s own position or another reference. Windward means on the side of something from which the wind is blowing. Leeward means the side opposite to which the wind is blowing.

[happymoon]

The term is also used in aviation and meteorology. In meteorology, these terms have the same sense as the upwind and downwind. The leeward side is protected from the prevailing wind by the elevation of the island and is typically the drier side than the windward side. Therefore, leeward or windward nature is an important weather and climate defining factor on oceanic islands. here

[Differance]

• From a certain point, if the wind is blowing in a direction, that direction is the windward direction. If the wind is blowing towards some direction, that is the leeward direction. here