The Windward Islands (French: Îles du Vent) are the eastern group of the Society Islands in French Polynesia, an overseas collectivity of France in the

Windward Islands-Assembly of French Polynesia

(: Assemblée de la Polynésie française, Tahitian: Te apoʻoraʻa rahi o te fenua Māʻohi) is the unicameral legislature of

Windward Islands-Politics of French Polynesia

Tribunal Administratif. French Polynesia has 5 administrative subdivisions (French: subdivisions administratives): Windward Islands (French: Îles du Vent or

Windward Islands-French Polynesia

the Society Islands and the remaining population lives in the rest of the archipelago. French Polynesia is divided into five groups of islands: the Society

Windward Islands-Geography of French Polynesia

There are 118 islands in French Polynesia (and many more islets or motus around atolls). Four of the islands are volcanic and one island is coral. Makatea

Windward Islands-Mahina, French Polynesia

subdivision of the Windward Islands, themselves part of the Society Islands. Mahina is the 5th most populous commune in French Polynesia with a population

Windward Islands-Papeete

subdivision of the Windward Islands, of which Papeete is the administrative capital. Both the President of French Polynesia and French High Commissioner

Windward Islands-Leeward Islands (Society Islands)

Society Islands in French Polynesia, an overseas collectivity of France, in the South Pacific Ocean. They lie south of the Line Islands (part of Kiribati)

Windward Islands-List of cities in French Polynesia

French Polynesia: Sources: [1] Marquesas Islands : Fatu Hiva Hiva Oa Nuku Hiva (chef-lieu) Tahuata Ua Huka Ua Pou Windward Islands (Society Islands) :

Windward Islands-Marquesas Islands

islands in French Polynesia, an overseas collectivity of France in the southern Pacific Ocean. Their highest point is the peak of Mount Oave (French:

Windward Islands-Paahi

private island in the Bora Bora Islands Group, within the Society Islands of French Polynesia. It is located between Vananui and Tane. The island has a

Windward Islands-Punaauia

administrative subdivision of the Windward Islands, themselves part of the Society Islands. In the late 1890s, the French painter Paul Gauguin lived in Puna'auia

Windward Islands-List of islands of France

decreasing area. List of the most populated French islands. List of inhabited islands of Atlantic France: Chausey Grande-Île Mont Saint-Michel (by very

Windward Islands-Windward Islands (disambiguation)

to: Windward Islands (Society Islands), the eastern islands of the Society Islands in French Polynesia Hawaiian Windward Islands, the main islands of Hawaii

Windward Islands-Arue, French Polynesia

Tahiti, in the administrative subdivision of the Windward Islands, themselves part of the Society Islands. At the 2017 census it had a population of 10,243

Windward Islands-List of islands in the Pacific Ocean

Islands Clipperton Island French Polynesia (Autonomous Overseas Territory of France) Austral Islands Tubuai Society Islands Windward Islands Moorea Tahiti

Windward Islands-Society Islands

major islands of Tahiti, Moʻorea, Raiatea, Bora Bora and Huahine. Politically, they are part of French Polynesia, an overseas country of the French Republic

Windward Islands-Fetia Api

centre-right political party in French Polynesia from 1996 to 2016, advocating for the autonomy of French Polynesia. The party was led by Boris Léontieff

Windward Islands-Pirae

Tahiti, in the administrative subdivision of the Windward Islands, themselves part of the Society Islands. It borders Papeʻete in the west and Arue in the

Windward Islands-2004 French Polynesian legislative election

2005: By-elections for the Assembly of French Polynesia are held in the Windward Islands-circumscription (French: la circonscription des Îles du Vent)

Windward Islands-Flag of French Polynesia

flag of French Polynesia (French: drapeau de la Polynésie française) is the civil and state flag of the French overseas country French Polynesia. It was

Windward Islands-Mehetia

Meheti'a or Me'eti'a is a volcanic island in the Windward Islands, in the east of the Society Islands in French Polynesia. It is a very young active stratovolcano

Windward Islands-Index of French Polynesia–related articles

Disappointment Islands Duke of Gloucester Islands Economy of French Polynesia Eiao Eiao Island Nature Reserve Elections in French Polynesia Faaa Fa'a'ā International

Windward Islands-Administrative divisions of French Polynesia

commune of French Polynesia. On February 21, 2007, Clipperton Island was transferred from the High Commissioner of the republic in French Polynesia to the

Windward Islands-Windward (disambiguation)

in the West Indies Windward Islands (Society Islands), the eastern group of the Society Islands in French Polynesia Windward Mall, an enclosed shopping

Windward Islands-List of ecoregions in France

moist forests (French Polynesia) Society Islands tropical moist forests (French Polynesia) Tuamotu tropical moist forests (French Polynesia) Tubuai tropical

Windward Islands-UTC−10:00

French Polynesia, and the Cook Islands. Principal cities: Honolulu, Avarua, Papeete, Fa'a'ā France French Polynesia Society Islands Leeward Islands Windward

Windward Islands-Papara

Tahiti, in the administrative subdivision of the Windward Islands, themselves part of the Society Islands. At the 2017 census it had a population of 11,680

Windward Islands-Hitiaa O Te Ra

Tahiti, in the administrative subdivision of the Windward Islands, themselves part of the Society Islands. At the 2017 census it had a population of 10,033

Windward Islands-Tetiꞌaroa

Tetiʻaroa (French: Tetiaroa) is an atoll in the Windward group of the Society Islands of French Polynesia, an overseas territorial collectivity of France in the

Windward Islands-Mo'orea

Moorea, is a volcanic island in French Polynesia. It is one of the Windward Islands, a group that is part of the Society Islands, 17 kilometres (11 mi)

Windward Islands-Flags of country subdivisions (Oceania)

Tuāmotu Islands, plus the Leeward Islands and the Windward Islands (the last two collectively formerly known as the Society Islands). Although French Polynesia

Windward Islands-Leeward Islands (disambiguation)

Islands may also refer to: Leeward Islands (Society Islands), the western islands of the Society Islands in French Polynesia Pulau Bawah, old colonial name

Windward Islands-Hawaiian Islands

these islands and islets are administered as Hawaii—the 50th state of the United States. The eight major islands of Hawaii (Windward Islands) are listed

Windward Islands-Faʻaʻā

Tahiti, in the administrative subdivision of the Windward Islands, themselves part of the Society Islands. At the 2022 census Faʻaʻā had a population of

Windward Islands-Gambier Islands

Gambier Islands The Gambier Islands (French: Îles Gambier or Archipel des Gambier) are an archipelago in French Polynesia, located at the southeast terminus

Windward Islands-Maiao

4 sq mi) island formation located 78 km (48 mi) southwest of Moʻorea and one of the Windward Islands (French: Îles du Vent) in French Polynesia. The island formation

Windward Islands-Paea

Tahiti, in the administrative subdivision of the Windward Islands, themselves part of the Society Islands. At the 2017 census it had a population of 13,021

Windward Islands-Franco-Tahitian War

allies in the South Pacific archipelago of the Society Islands in modern-day French Polynesia. Tahiti was converted to Protestant Christianity by the

Windward Islands-Moorea-Maiao

Moorea-Maiao is a commune of French Polynesia, an overseas territory of France in the Pacific Ocean. It consists of the island of Mo'orea (133 km2/51 sq

Windward Islands-Himene tarava

each country. Source: In the Windward Islands of Tahiti and Mo'orea, there are five vocal parts of the song. The islands of Rimatara and Rurutu use between

Windward Islands-Moetai Brotherson

Assembly of French Polynesia for the Windward Islands in the 2018 French Polynesian legislative election. Brotherson was re-elected to the French National

Windward Islands-Boris Léontieff

was a French Polynesian politician and member of the Assembly of French Polynesia. He was the mayor of Arue, a small commune on the Windward Islands, and

Windward Islands-Overseas France

Overseas France (French: France d'outre-mer, also France ultramarine) consists of 13 French-administered territories outside Europe, mostly the remains

Windward Islands-1957 French Polynesian legislative election

sièges à pourvoir Assembly of French Polynesia All Quiet in French Islands But Prickly Problem Is Due Soon Pacific Islands Monthly, August 1958, p14 Les

Windward Islands-List of islands by name (M)

country) List of islands by area List of islands by population List of islands by highest point Majuli, River Island. "Largest river island". Guinness World

Windward Islands-Vanilla production in French Polynesia

Islands. The island of Taha'a, known as the "Vanilla Island" because of its pervasive aroma of vanilla, produces about 80% of all French Polynesia's vanilla

Windward Islands-Pre-1900 South Pacific cyclone seasons

Norfolk Island. 1819 – A tropical cyclone impacted French Polynesia's Society Islands. 1820 – A tropical cyclone impacted the Solomon Islands in or around

Windward Islands-Annexation of the Leeward Islands by France

Society Islands in modern-day French Polynesia. This conflict was the last phase of armed indigenous resistance against French rule in the Society Islands, which

Windward Islands-Nicole Bouteau

from the University of French Polynesia. Bouteau is a member of the Assembly of French Polynesia, representing the Windward Islands (Iles du vent) in 2003-2008

Windward Islands-Economy of Saint Martin (island)

2015-12-22. Retrieved 2015-12-19. France portal Economy portal Economy of France in: French Guiana, French Polynesia, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Mayotte,

Windward Islands-Teva I Uta

Tahiti, in the administrative subdivision of the Windward Islands, themselves part of the Society Islands. At the 2017 census it had a population of 10,254

Windward Islands-Point Venus

peninsula on the north coast of Tahiti, the largest island in the Windward group of French Polynesia. It is in the commune of Mahina, approximately 8 km

Windward Islands-1967 French Polynesian legislative election

the Austral Islands (2 seats), the Leeward Islands (6), the Marquesas Islands (2), Tuamotu–Gambier Islands (4) and the Windward Islands (16). The main

Windward Islands-List of islands by name (T)

features a list of islands sorted by their name beginning with the letter T. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z List of islands (by country)

Windward Islands-United Nations list of non-self-governing territories

the list, either unilaterally (as in the case of French overseas territories such as French Polynesia), or by a vote of the General Assembly (as in the

Windward Islands-List of islands by name (B)

features a list of islands sorted by their name beginning with the letter B. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z List of islands (by country)

Windward Islands-Faa'a International Airport

Tahiti has daily flights to most other islands in French Polynesia and one international service to the Cook Islands. There are intercontinental flights

Windward Islands-Society Islands tropical moist forests

Society Islands tropical moist forests is a tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests ecoregion in the Society Islands of French Polynesia. The Society

Windward Islands-List of islands by name (H)

features a list of islands sorted by their name beginning with the letter H. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z List of islands (by country)

Windward Islands-Taiarapu-Ouest

Tahiti, in the administrative subdivision of the Windward Islands, themselves part of the Society Islands. At the 2017 census it had a population of 8,078

Windward Islands-COVID-19 pandemic in French Polynesia

confirmed to have reached the French overseas collectivity of French Polynesia in March 2020. As of 24 August 2021, French Polynesia has been the worst affected

Windward Islands-Tatakoto

Tatakoto is an atoll in the Tuamotu group in French Polynesia. Tatakoto is one of the more isolated atolls of the Tuamotus. It is situated in the east

Windward Islands-Tapura Amui no Tuhaa Pae

Manahune) was a political party in French Polynesia. They had a left political leaning, and advocated for French Polynesian independence. The party small

Windward Islands-List of airlines of the Americas

Sint Eustatius has no active airlines. Winair Windward Express South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands has no active airlines. aviation portal List

Windward Islands-Jacqui Drollet

Minister of Health from 1987 to 1991, and President of the Assembly of French Polynesia from 14 April 2011 to 16 May 2013. Drollet was educated as a marine

Windward Islands-List of colonies

Islands Fiji Gilbert and Ellice Islands Phoenix Islands Pitcairn Islands New Hebrides (condominium with France) Tonga Union Islands British Windward Islands

Windward Islands-2027 Pacific Games

and territories that is scheduled to take place in Pirae, Tahiti, French Polynesia from 24 July to 8 August 2027. It will be the third Pacific Games to

Windward Islands-Climate of France

type for the subantarctic islands, to the tropical maritime type for the French West Indies, the equatorial type for French Guiana and the polar maritime

Windward Islands-Marquesas tropical moist forests

broadleaf forests ecoregion in the Marquesas Islands of French Polynesia. The Marquesas Islands include 12 major islands of volcanic origin. They extend northwest

Windward Islands-Austronesian peoples

of Mainland Southeast Asia, Micronesia, coastal New Guinea, Island Melanesia, Polynesia, and Madagascar that speak Austronesian languages. They also

Windward Islands-Matavai Bay

is a bay on the north coast of Tahiti, the largest island in the Windward group of French Polynesia. It is in the commune of Mahina, approximately 8 km

Windward Islands-Subregion

Clipperton Island in this subregion) Cook Islands Easter Island Salas and Gómez Island French Polynesia Tahiti Hawaiian Islands Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Midway

Windward Islands-List of islands by name (F)

features a list of islands sorted by their name beginning with the letter F. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z List of islands (by country)

Windward Islands-List of archipelagos

Islands French Polynesia Acteon Group Austral Islands Gambier Islands Marquesas Rurutu Society Islands Îles du vent (Windward Islands) Îles sous le vent

Windward Islands-Glochidion manono

Phyllanthaceae. It is endemic to the Windward Society Islands in French Polynesia, where it is found on the islands of Tahiti and Moorea. Compared to other

Windward Islands-Tapeta Tetopata

In 2018 she was elected to the Assembly of French Polynesia as a representative for the Windward Islands. Tetopata died in March 2021 after an illness

Windward Islands-List of islands by name (R)

This article features a list of islands sorted by their name beginning with the letter R. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Windward Islands-Jacques Tauraa

1980) was a French Polynesian politician and Cabinet Minister who was the longest-serving president of the Assembly of French Polynesia. He was a member

Windward Islands-Outrigger boat

canoes are the traditional configurations in Polynesia, Micronesia, and Madagascar. In the Pacific Islands, a single outrigger float is called an ama.

Windward Islands-Tuamotu tropical moist forests

Archipelago of French Polynesia and the Pitcairn Islands. The ecoregion includes the 76 atolls and islands of the Tuamotu Archipelago and Gambier Islands, which

Windward Islands-Roger Green (archaeologist)

Samoa, Fiji, Tonga, Papua New Guinea, French Polynesia, the Solomon Islands, New Caledonia, and Easter Island. He worked extensively on the general prehistory

Windward Islands-List of countries by population in 1800

ISBN 978-0-87022-740-0. "Tahiti (Windward Islands, French Polynesia)". www.crwflags.com. Robert C. Schmitt (1962). "Urbanization in French Polynesia". Land Economics

Windward Islands-2023 French Polynesian legislative election

Legislative elections were held in French Polynesia on 16 and 30 April 2023 to elect 57 representatives of the Assembly. The last election was in 2018

Windward Islands-List of islands by name (S)

features a list of islands sorted by their name beginning with the letter S. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z List of islands (by country)

Windward Islands-Rosa Raoulx

Les élus de l’assemblée territoriale Assembly of French Polynesia Mrs. Rosa Raoulx Pacific Islands Monthly, July 1970, p128 Le dispensaire Arue Commune

Windward Islands-Tepuaraurii Teriitahi

elected to the Assembly of French Polynesia at the 2018 French Polynesian legislative election within the 2nd Windward Islands section. In June 2018, following

Windward Islands-List of members of the Assembly of French Polynesia (2023–2028)

Members of the Assembly of French Polynesia were elected on 16 and 30 April 2023. According to second-round results, the 57 representatives consisted of

Windward Islands-Daniel Millaud

(26 August 1928 — 21 June 2016) was a French Polynesian politician who represented French Polynesia in the French Senate from 1977 to 1998. He was a member

Windward Islands-Europeans in Oceania

populations. States including New Caledonia (Caldoche), Hawaii, French Polynesia, and Norfolk Island also have considerable European populations. Europeans remain

Windward Islands-Hiva Oa

Hiva Oa is the second largest island in the Marquesas Islands, in French Polynesia, an overseas territory of France in the Pacific Ocean. Located at

Windward Islands-Radiocarbon dating in Hawaii

and F. Petchy. 1999. Renewed excavations at Motu Paeao, Maupiti Island, French Polynesia. New Zealand Journal of Archaeology 21: 47–66. Anderson, A., H

Windward Islands-Taiarapu-Est

subdivision of the Windward Islands, themselves part of the Society Islands At the 2017 census it had a population of 12,701. The whole island of Mehetia is

Windward Islands-Colonial empire

Bahamas Barbados Bermuda Leeward Islands (1671–1816),(1833–1958) Windward Islands (1833–1960) Cayman Islands Colony of Jamaica (1655–1962) Trinidad

Windward Islands-Alfred Poroi

(3 March 1906—27 August 1994) was a French Polynesian politician who represented French Polynesia in the French Senate from 1962 to 1971. Poroi was born

Windward Islands-Pterophylla parviflora

family Cunoniaceae. It is endemic to the Society Islands of French Polynesia. It is present on the islands of Tahiti, Moorea, Huahine, Tahaa, and Bora Bora

Windward Islands-List of members of the Assembly of French Polynesia (2013–2018)

Members of the Assembly of French Polynesia were elected on 21 April and 5 May 2013. According to second-round results, the 57 representatives consisted

Windward Islands-Gloriosa superba

South Wales. It also is cited as an invasive species in the Cook Islands, French Polynesia, Kiribati, and Singapore. Contu, S. (2013). "Gloriosa superba"

Windward Islands-Hirohiti Tefaarere

June 2023. "French court ruling has potential to bring down government in French Polynesia". RNZ. 10 April 2006. Retrieved 3 June 2023. "French court ruling

Windward Islands-Pterophylla marquesana

Cunoniaceae. It is a shrub or tree endemic to the Marquesas Islands of French Polynesia. Pterophylla marquesana is a shrub to a small tree, rarely a

Windward Islands-Jean Millaud

Jean Millaud (1906 — 1991) was a French Polynesian politician who served as president of the Assembly of French Polynesia four times, first from 1949 to

Windward Islands-Glochidion taitense

family Phyllanthaceae. It is endemic to the Windward Society Islands of French Polynesia. It is common on the island of Tahiti, where it grows in a wide variety

Windward Islands-John Teariki

Territorial Assembly from the Windwards Islands constituency in 1957. In the 1960 by-election for the French Polynesian seat in the French National Assembly, he

Windward Islands-Caroline Island

Central Leeward Islets, the Southern Leeward Islets, and the Windward Islets. The island is vulnerable to erosion by spring tides, storms, and strong

Windward Islands-1977 French Polynesian legislative election

territoriale Assembly of French Polynesia Sanford wins in Tahiti Pacific Islands Monthly, August 1977, p17 Stephen Henningham (1992) France and the South Pacific:

Windward Islands-Milou Ebb

13 March 2009) was a French Polynesian politician and Cabinet Minister who served as president of the Assembly of French Polynesia from 1995 to 1996 and

Windward Islands-List of members of the Assembly of French Polynesia (2018–2023)

Members of the Assembly of French Polynesia were elected on 22 April and 6 May 2018. According to second-round results, the 57 representatives consisted

Windward Islands-Montserrat

French, especially in their qualified disdain of the English, invited the French to claim the island in 1666, although no troops were sent by France to

Windward Islands-Jean-Baptiste Céran-Jérusalémy

February 1921 — 15 May 2014) was a French Polynesian politician who served twice as president of the Assembly of French Polynesia. He was a founder of the Democratic

Windward Islands-List of airlines of the Netherlands Antilles

Estonia Eswatini (Swaziland) Ethiopia F Falkland Islands Faroe Islands Fiji Finland France French Polynesia G Gabon The Gambia Georgia Germany Ghana Gibraltar

Windward Islands-Rough-toothed dolphin

the rough-toothed dolphin (Steno bredanensis) around the Windward Islands (French Polynesia)" (PDF). Pacific Science. 59 (1): 17–24. doi:10.1353/psc.2005

Windward Islands-Chantal Galenon

(2011). "French Polynesia". The Contemporary Pacific. 23 (1): 215–227. doi:10.1353/cp.2011.0028. ISSN 1527-9464. "French Polynesia's Tong Sang ousted

Windward Islands-1982 French Polynesian legislative election

of French Polynesia Wrecks, safe returns in May 23 poll Pacific Islands Monthly, July 1982, pp22–23 Les Conseils de gouvernement Assembly of French Polynesia

Windward Islands-Charles Tetaria

Nui" (PDF). President of French Polynesia. 29 June 2019. Retrieved 6 May 2023. "Full Results, Suva, 1963". Pacific Islands Monthly. Vol. 37, no. 12.

Windward Islands-Music of France

Caribbean. Usually in French and Antillean creole, the French Antilles hip hop is most popular in the French Antilles and France. Rock In Gwada Although

Windward Islands-List of countries by population in 1939

(часть II). М., 1990/ с. 6–63 Tony Chafer, The end of empire in French West Africa: France's successful decolonisation? (2002)see Chafer abstract Archived

Windward Islands-1972 French Polynesian legislative election

on their heels at French-Polynesian poll Pacific Islands Monthly, October 1972, p13 Les élus de l’assemblée territoriale Assembly of French Polynesia

Windward Islands-Protocol Bringing under International Control Drugs outside the Scope of the Convention of 13 July 1931 for Limiting the Manufacture and Regulating the Distribution of Narcotic Drugs

The Protocol bringing under International Control Drugs Outside of the Scope of the 1931 Convention for Limiting the Manufacture and Regulating the Distribution

Windward Islands-Brussels Agreement (1924)

Venereal Diseases: Report of a Study Group (WHO Technical Report Series, No. 150., 1958). (in French) Ratifications, official depositary information.

Windward Islands-Frantz Vanizette

— 5 November 2001) was a French Polynesian politician who served five times as president of the Assembly of French Polynesia. Vanizette was born in Montendre

Windward Islands-1962 French Polynesian legislative election

Tahitian Democratic Union two. The Complicated Politics of Polynesia Pacific Islands Monthly January 1963, p9 Chronology Assembly of French Polynesia

Windward Islands-List of tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests ecoregions

forests French Polynesia, Pitcairn Islands Tubuai tropical moist forests French Polynesia Western Polynesian tropical moist forests Baker Island, Howland

Windward Islands-Proa

feature was the windward/leeward hull arrangement. The Proa darted like a shooting star Lord Byron, "The Island", 1823 In the Marshall Islands, where the craft

Windward Islands-Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue

1980: British Virgin Islands 1981: Florida 1982: Kenya 1983: Jamaica 1984: Netherlands Antilles 1985: Australia 1986: French Polynesia 1987: Dominican Republic

Windward Islands-Hawaii

eight main islands, the state has many smaller islands and islets. Kaʻula is a small island near Niʻihau. The Northwestern Hawaiian Islands is a group

Windward Islands-Kiritimati

atolls of the Caroline Islands. Archaeological sites on the island are concentrated along the east (windward) side of the island and known sites represent

Windward Islands-Lists of earthquakes

Market Shop, Saint Kitts and Nevis". earthquake.usgs.gov. "M 7.3 – Windward Islands". earthquake.usgs.gov. "M 5.0 – 13 km ESE of Blowing Point Village

Windward Islands-Lists of governors

Kingdom) Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands (1973–present, United Kingdom) List of governors of the Windward Islands (United Kingdom) Lists of Mexican state

Windward Islands-Émile Vernaudon

former French Polynesian politician and Cabinet Minister. The leader of the Aia Api party, he served as President of the Assembly of French Polynesia twice

Windward Islands-List of stratovolcanoes

volcano. Last erupted in 1985. Mehetia in Windward Islands of the Society Islands Anatahan in Northern Mariana Islands Hillwood in Tasmania Mount Porndon in

Windward Islands-Luc Faatau

gouvernement (màj)" (in French). Tahiti Infos. 13 January 2017. Retrieved 11 October 2022. "Fritch reshuffles French Polynesia government". RNZ. 16 January

Windward Islands-Rudy Bambridge

Tahitian Union to contest the 1957 French Polynesian legislative election, and was elected to the Assembly of French Polynesia. In the Assembly, he led opposition

Windward Islands-Honolulu

California, at 2,397 miles (3,858 km). Some islands off the Mexican coast and part of the Aleutian Islands of Alaska are slightly closer to Honolulu than

Windward Islands-Mita Teriipaia

anti-independence Polynesian political parties, and represents the Windward Islands electoral circumscription. "Gaston Tong Sang, présente son gouvernement"

Windward Islands-Mitema Tapati

French Polynesia in the 2023 French Polynesian legislative election. In November 2023 during the assembly budget session he complained that "France is

Windward Islands-William Ellis (British missionary)

British missionary and writer. He travelled through the Society Islands, Hawaiian Islands, and Madagascar, and wrote several books describing his experiences

Windward Islands-Caribbean Football Union

overseas collectivity has the same political status as , who play in the Oceania Football Confederation as Tahiti. The

Windward Islands-2018 French Polynesian legislative election

on 22 April and 6 May 2018. On 22 April 2018, voters cast their ballots in the first round of the election to the Assembly of

Windward Islands-List of Hawaiian animals extinct in the Holocene

Hawaiian Islands include the eight major islands (the Windward Islands) and the small islands and atolls of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. They are

Windward Islands-List of governors of dependent territories in the 20th century

minister (1986–1995) Ralph T. O'Neal, Chief minister (1995–2003) British Windward Islands Governors Ralph Champneys Williams, Governor (1906–1909) James Hayes

Windward Islands-History of Trinidad and Tobago

colonization of the Americas French colonization of the Americas History of the British West Indies List of governors of the Windward Islands List of prime ministers

Windward Islands-Library of Congress Classification:Class K -- Law

British Leeward Islands 4001-4499........British Virgin Islands 5001-5999........British West Indies 6001-6499........British Windward Islands 1-499......

Windward Islands-Teva Rohfritsch

1975) is a French Polynesian politician and former Cabinet Minister. Since 2020 he has been one of French Polynesia's two senators in the French Senate,

Windward Islands-Valentina Cross

Valentina Hina Cross (born 1964) is a French Polynesian politician and Member of the Assembly of French Polynesia. From 2008 to 2014 she served as mayor

Windward Islands-Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees

The Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees, also known as the 1951 Refugee Convention or the Geneva Convention of 28 July 1951 is a United Nations

Windward Islands-Banana

Technology Regulator 2008, pp. 7–8. Clegg, Peter "The Development of the Windward Islands Banana Export Trade: Commercial Opportunity and Colonial Necessity

Windward Islands-Maina Sage

Maina Sage is a French Polynesian politician and former Cabinet Minister. She was a member of the Assembly of French Polynesia from 2008 to 2017, and a

Windward Islands-International Agreement for the suppression of the White Slave Traffic

Many of the procurers and prostitutes who had accompanied the British and French troops to Constantinople during the Crimean War in the 1850s opened brothels

Windward Islands-Crown-of-thorns starfish

ranged from the Red Sea through the tropical Indo-Pacific region to French Polynesia. At least two substantiated repeated outbreaks occurred at 10 of these

Windward Islands-Lists of office-holders

Ministers of Grenada Colonial heads of Grenada Colonial heads of the Windward Islands Haiti List of colonial governors of Saint-Domingue Presidents of Haiti

Windward Islands-SMS Gneisenau

of South America, stopping for Gneisenau and Scharnhorst to attack French Polynesia in the Bombardment of Papeete in September. After arriving off the

Windward Islands-Jack Buckland

Sharers: Indigenous Beachcombers in the Pacific Islands (1994) 17 (2) Pacific Studies Furnas J.C. Voyage to Windward: The Life of Robert Louis Stevenson, Apollo

Windward Islands-Timeline of the introduction of radio in countries

(R. Cotonou), AOF: French Guinea (R. Conakry), AOF: French Togoland (R. Lomé) 1954 Sarawak (R. Sarawak, Kuching), Windward Islands (WIBS, St. George's

Windward Islands-Parrot

G.; Lacher, T. (1999). "Parrot Conservation and Ecotourism in the Windward Islands". Journal of Biogeography. 23 (3): 387–393. doi:10.1046/j.1365-2699

Windward Islands-Hawaii–Tahiti relations

Pōmare IV was forced to accept a French protectorate over her kingdom and in 1843, French troops were landed in the islands by Admiral Abel Aubert du Petit-Thouars

Windward Islands-International Convention Concerning the Use of Broadcasting in the Cause of Peace

Communist bloc. However, during the 1980s, it was denounced by Australia, France, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. It was most recently ratified

Windward Islands-Sail

rapidly settled the islands of Maritime Southeast Asia, then later sailed further onwards to Micronesia, Island Melanesia, Polynesia, and Madagascar, eventually

Windward Islands-Supplementary Convention on the Abolition of Slavery

trafficking Blackbirding Slave raiding in Easter Island Human trafficking in Papua New Guinea Blackbirding in Polynesia Europe and North Asia Sex trafficking in

Windward Islands-Tropical cyclone effects by region

Oceania, from Australia to French Polynesia, are routinely affected by tropical cyclones. In Indonesia, a cyclone struck the island of Flores in April 1973

Windward Islands-Atlantic slave trade

1793 French revolution. Before 1791, British sugar had to be protected to compete against cheaper French sugar. After 1791, the British islands produced

Windward Islands-Sailing

around 3000 to 1500 BCE into the islands of Maritime Southeast Asia, and thence to Micronesia, Island Melanesia, Polynesia, and Madagascar. Since there is

Windward Islands-Hawaiian sovereignty movement

Hawaiians' ancestors may have arrived in the Hawaiian Islands around 350 CE, from other areas of Polynesia. By the time Captain Cook arrived, Hawaii had a well-established

Windward Islands-List of airline codes (W)

United States 7W QGA Windrose Air QUADRIGA Germany WIA Windward Islands Airways International WINDWARD Netherlands IW WON Wings Air WINGS ABADI Indonesia

Windward Islands-Hague–Visby Rules

ratifications of the original convention, as well as the 1968 and 1979 protocols (in French). Admiralty Law Guide has a brief discussion with useful links

Windward Islands-Teriitaria II

Tahiti The Society Islands are subdivided into the Windward Islands or Georgian Islands (in the southeast) and the Leeward Islands (in the northwest)

Windward Islands-List of airports by ICAO code: N

NTTM (MOZ) – Moorea Airport – Moorea, Windward Islands (Society Islands) NTTO (HOI) – Hao Airport – Hao Island NTTP (MAU) – Maupiti Airport – Maupiti

Windward Islands-Nicolai Michoutouchkine

visit to centre island. In July departure for French Polynesia; visit to the Windward in Leeward Islands, Tuamotu and the Austral Islands. Continuance collection

Windward Islands-Slave Coast of West Africa

by their prime colonial export are the Gold Coast, the Ivory Coast (or Windward Coast), and the Pepper Coast (or Grain Coast). European sources began documenting

Windward Islands-List of airline codes

United States 7W QGA Windrose Air QUADRIGA Germany WIA Windward Islands Airways International WINDWARD Netherlands IW WON Wings Air WINGS ABADI Indonesia

Windward Islands-Ships of ancient Rome

"wine glass" section which would have given better ability to sail to windward; displayed extended raking of the stem and stern; and had two masts. The

Windward Islands-Middle Passage

enslaved Africans came mostly from the regions of Senegambia, Upper Guinea, Windward Coast, Gold Coast, Bight of Benin, Bight of Biafra, and Angola. With the

Windward Islands-Expo 2010 pavilions

the Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, the Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu. French Polynesia was also represented

Windward Islands-Multihull

Austronesians to colonize maritime Southeast Asia, Micronesia, Island Melanesia, Madagascar, and Polynesia. These Austronesian vessels are still widely used today

Windward Islands-Sailing ship

rapidly colonized the islands of Maritime Southeast Asia, then sailed further onwards to Micronesia, Island Melanesia, Polynesia, and Madagascar. Austronesian

Windward Islands-Underground Work (Women) Convention, 1935

denounced on 20/02/2008 Slovenia 29/05/1992 denounced on 18/03/2008 Solomon Islands 06/08/1985 ratified Somalia 18/11/1960 ratified South Africa 25/06/1936

Windward Islands-Innokenty Smolin

1973, in the town of Papeete in the Papeete Commune of the Windward Islands of French Polynesia. Order of Saint George, IV Class, March 16, 1919; Order of

Windward Islands-COVID-19 vaccine

Dhabi-based entity, which was mentioned as "Windward Capital" on the Covaxx letterhead but was actually Windward Holdings. The firm's sole shareholder, who

Windward Islands-1770s

expanding the horizons of a New World to new reaches such as Australia and French Polynesia. Deepened philosophical studies led to the publication of works such

Windward Islands-List of political and geographic subdivisions by total area (all)

3. ISBN 978-0-621-39563-1. Cooper, John (June 2006). "Antarctica and Islands: Background Research Paper produced for the South Africa Environment Outlook

Windward Islands-List of political and geographic subdivisions by total area from 1,000 to 3,000 square kilometers

Province of the Dominican Republic. Windward Islands 1,195 Largest administrative subdivision of French Polynesia. Bedfordshire 1,193 Administrative county

Windward Islands-General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade

times became a secondary focus for the EEC. An example of this was the French veto in January 1963, before the round had even started, on membership by

Windward Islands-1991–92 South Pacific cyclone season

near-normal position between the Samoan Islands, Southern Cook Islands and French Polynesia's Austral Islands. The names: Tia, Val, Wasa, Betsy, Esau

Windward Islands-List of Intel codenames

complaint from Frank Zappa's estate. Tahiti, the largest island in the Windward group of French Polynesia. 1995 Tanacross LAN controller Intel 82547GI Ethernet

Windward Islands-List of first association football internationals per country: 1962–present

Macedonia El Salvador v Belize U.S. Virgin Islands v British Virgin Islands Bahamas v Turks and Caicos Islands Sri Lanka v East Timor Czech Republic

Windward Islands-List of alumni of King's College London

Laurie Green – Bishop of Bradwell Sehon Goodridge – Bishop of the Windward Islands David Halsey – Bishop of Carlisle & Tonbridge Mike Harrison – Bishop

Windward Islands-Treaty of Bern

organization of an International Postal Congress following the end of the French-German war of 1870–1871. The purpose of the treaty was to unify disparate

Windward Islands-List of sovereign states in the 1950s

Territories: Andaman and Nicobar Islands, National Capital Territory of Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Laccadive, Minicoy, and Amindivi Islands, Manipur, Puducherry, Tripura

Windward Islands-List of airports by IATA airport code: M

UTC−05:00 MOZ NTTM Moorea Airport (Temae Airport) Mo'orea, Windward Islands, French Polynesia UTC−10:00 -MP- MPA FYKM Katima Mulilo Airport (Mpacha Airport)

Windward Islands-List of sovereign states in the 1990s

autonomous communities: Andalusia, Aragon, Asturias, Balearic Islands, Basque Country, Canary Islands, Cantabria, Castile-La Mancha, Castile and León, Catalonia

Windward Islands-Chromis atripectoralis

from the east African coasts to French Polynesia, and the damselfish can also be found as far north as the Ryukyu Islands of Japan in the north Pacific

Windward Islands-List of terrestrial ecoregions (WWF)

Realm - Tundra Biome: 1 North-east Antarctic Peninsula; 2 South Orkney Islands; 3 North-west Antarctic Peninsula; 4 Central south Antarctic Peninsula;

Windward Islands-Kurt Severin

talk-fests : looking back - and forward - in the Pacific Islands'. In: Pacific Science Association Inter-Congress, 2–6 March 2009, Tahiti, French Polynesia.

Windward Islands-List of political and geographic subdivisions by total area from 0.1 to 1,000 square kilometers

Vanuatu. Tuamotu-Gambier Islands 881 Administrative subdivision of French Polynesia. Virgin Islands 877.6 Archipelago of islands in the Greater Antilles

Windward Islands-List of sovereign states in the 2000s

autonomous communities: Andalusia, Aragon, Asturias, Balearic Islands, Basque Country, Canary Islands, Cantabria, Castile-La Mancha, Castile and León, Catalonia

Windward Islands-List of sovereign states in the 1980s

Basseterre (Saint Kitts), Saint George Gingerland (Nevis), Saint James Windward (Nevis), Saint John Capesterre (Saint Kitts), Saint John Figtree (Nevis)

Windward Islands-Slavery in the United States

Northern army was black. In 1781, Baron Closen, a German officer in the French Royal Deux-Ponts Regiment at the Battle of Yorktown, estimated the American

Windward Islands-Tropical cyclones in 2005

70 people. Dennis was then followed by Emily which also formed near Windward Islands. It then became the earliest-forming hurricane with a Category 5 strength

Windward Islands-Arthur Grimble

book A Pattern of Islands. Grimble later served as Governor of the Seychelles (1936–1942) and as Governor of the Windward Islands (1942–1948). He was

Windward Islands-Carriacou and Petite Martinique

the Windward Islands chain. The island is 13 square miles (34 km2) with a population of 9,595 (2019 census). The main settlements on the island are Hillsborough

Windward Islands-French Polynesia

Society Islands archipelago, comprising the Windward Islands and the Leeward Islands the Tuamotu Archipelago the Gambier Islands the Marquesas Islands the

Windward Islands-Politics of French Polynesia

two subdivisions administratives Windward Islands and Leeward Islands are part of the Society Islands) Marquesas Islands (French: (Îles) Marquises or officially

Windward Islands-Dominica national football team

In the 1960s and 1970s, Dominica played in several editions of the Windward Islands Tournament, winning the competition in 1971 with two 3–0 victories

Windward Islands-Antipodes Islands

outlying islands except the Solander Islands. Ecologically, the islands are part of the Antipodes Subantarctic Islands tundra ecoregion. The islands are inscribed

Windward Islands-Dominica

officially the Commonwealth of Dominica, is an island country in the Caribbean. It is part of the Windward Islands chain in the Lesser Antilles archipelago

Windward Islands-History of Grenada

abolished in 1833, and in 1885, the island's capital, St. George's, became the capital of the British Windward Islands. Grenada achieved independence from

Windward Islands-Geography of Grenada

uninhabited outlying territories are the most southerly of the Windward Islands. The Grenadine Islands chain consists of some 600 islets; those south of the Martinique

Windward Islands-General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade

Grenadines Samoa Saudi Arabia Senegal Seychelles Sierra Leone Singapore Solomon Islands South Africa Sri Lanka Suriname Switzerland Tajikistan Taiwan2 Tanzania

Windward Islands-British Leeward Islands

it was transferred to the British Windward Islands group. On 3 January 1958, all islands except the Virgin Islands were absorbed into the West Indies

Windward Islands-Flag of the British Windward Islands

The flag of the British Windward Islands was the flag of the Federal Colony of the Windward Islands. It was a Blue Ensign with the badge of the Governor-in-chief

Windward Islands-Flag of the British Leeward Islands

Kitts and Nevis Flag of Anguilla Flag of the British Windward Islands Flag of the West Indies Federation Leeward Islands at Flags of the World v t e

Windward Islands-Coat of arms of the British Leeward Islands

Dominica was transferred to the British Windward Islands. Coat of arms of the British Windward Islands Leeward Islands at Flags of the World v t e v t e

Windward Islands-Coat of arms of the British Windward Islands

British Windward Islands was adopted in 1886. Flag of the British Windward Islands Coat of arms of the British Leeward Islands Windward Islands at Flags

Windward Islands-New Zealand Subantarctic Islands

Antipodes Islands Antipodes Island, Bollons Island, the Windward Islands, Orde Lees Island, Leeward Island, South Islet Auckland Islands Auckland Island, Adams

Windward Islands-Saint Vincent and the Grenadines national cricket team

the Windward Islands Cricket Board of Control. For cricketing purposes, players from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally represent the Windward Islands

Windward Islands-Rodney Bay

a small island in North America located in the Caribbean Sea and it is the largest of the Caribbean's Windward Islands. The Windward islands include Martinique

Windward Islands-List of governors of Barbados

part of the colony of the Windward Islands, and the governor of Barbados represented the monarch in all the Windward Islands. In 1885 Barbados became an

Windward Islands-Plukenetia volubilis

Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and northwestern Brazil), as well as some of the Windward Islands in the Caribbean. It is cultivated commercially in South East Asia

Windward Islands-Windward Islands (Society Islands)

The Windward Islands (French: Îles du Vent) are the eastern group of the Society Islands in French Polynesia, an overseas collectivity of France in the

Windward Islands-Leeward Islands (Society Islands)

Leeward Islands (French: Îles Sous-le-vent; Tahitian: Fenua Raro Mata’i, literally "Islands Under-the-Wind") are the western part of the Society Islands in

Windward Islands-Lesser Antilles

begins east of Puerto Rico and swings south through the Leeward and Windward Islands almost to South America and then turns west along the Venezuelan coast

Windward Islands-Barlavento Islands

000°W / 17.000; -24.000 The Barlavento Islands (Portuguese: Ilhas de Barlavento, literally, the Windward Islands) is the northern group of the Cape Verde

Windward Islands-São Nicolau, Cape Verde

Saint Nicholas) is one of the Barlavento (Windward) islands of Cape Verde. It is located between the islands of Santa Luzia and Sal. Its population is

Windward Islands-Treasure Island

that its real name is Kidd's Island, and identifies it as an outlying island of the Leeward Islands and Windward Islands, south-south-west of Tobago (pp

Windward Islands-List of football federations

tournament is the Leeward Islands Tournament. WIFA - Windward Islands Football Association - 4 members - represents nations of the Windward archipelago and is

Windward Islands-Winair

Winair (abbreviatted for Windward Islands Airways International NV) is a government-owned Dutch regional airline based in Sint Maarten. Founded in 1961

Windward Islands-Grenada

Gwenad /ɡwiˈnaɪd/) is an island country of the West Indies in the eastern Caribbean Sea. The southernmost of the Windward Islands, Grenada is directly south

Windward Islands-List of Indigenous names of Caribbean islands

given by Amerindian people to the caribbean islands before the Europeans started naming them. The islands of the Caribbean were successively settled since

Windward Islands-Cricket in the West Indies

cricket team Jamaica cricket team Leeward Islands cricket team Trinidad and Tobago cricket team Windward Islands cricket team For the NAGICO Super50, the

Windward Islands-Territorial evolution of the British Empire

Ascension Island Tristan da Cunha South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia Turks and Caicos Islands (Territories

Windward Islands-Fetia Api

election the party contested with its own list winning one seat on Windward Islands, electing Philip Schyle. The party was also part of the Tapura Amui

Windward Islands-List of cricket grounds by capacity

Afghanistan Darren Sammy Cricket Ground 13,700 Gros Islet Saint Lucia Windward Islands Cazaly Stadium 13,500 Cairns Australia Australia Marrara Oval 12,500

Windward Islands-Caribbean

Greater Antilles, the Bahamas and the Leeward Islands, the Island Caribs and Galibi in the Windward Islands, and the Ciboney in western Cuba. The Taínos

Windward Islands-Cape Verde

The Barlavento Islands (windward islands): Santo Antão, São Vicente, Santa Luzia, São Nicolau, Sal, Boa Vista; and The Sotavento Islands (leeward): Maio

Windward Islands-Martinique

a population of 349,925 inhabitants as of January 2024. One of the Windward Islands, it lies directly north of Saint Lucia, northwest of Barbados and south

Windward Islands-United Nations list of non-self-governing territories

of voters participating (e.g., in the United States Virgin Islands). The Falkland Islands is a British Overseas Territory with a population of 4,000 people

Windward Islands-Windward Islands People's Movement

The Windward Islands People's Movement (WIPM) is a political party in Saba. It has won a majority of seats in the Island Council in all but two elections

Windward Islands-Netherlands

the Leeward Islands, French, Spanish, Dutch and the English spoken locally consider them part of the Windward Islands. The Windward Islands are all of

Windward Islands-Netherlands Antilles

southern Windward Islands. This island subregion was located in the eastern Caribbean Sea, to the east of Puerto Rico. It consisted of three islands, collectively

Windward Islands-West Indies Federation

Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, Jamaica, and those on the Leeward and Windward Islands, came together to form the Federation, with its capital in Port of

Windward Islands-2010 ICC World Twenty20

Zealand won the toss and elected to bat. Windward Islands won the toss and elected to field. Windward Islands were allowed a 12-man batting line-up, including

Windward Islands-Diocese of the Windward Islands

The Anglican Diocese of the Windward Islands is one of eight dioceses within the Province of the West Indies. The current bishop is Leopold Friday. The

Windward Islands-Bletia patula

Bletia patula, common name Haitian pine-pink, is a species of orchid. It is native to Florida, Cuba, Hispaniola, Puerto Rico and the Lesser Antilles. Kew

Windward Islands-Darren Bravo

later against the Leeward Islands and scored eight. After another single figure score in his next match against the Windward Islands, he made no further appearances

Windward Islands-Leeward Islands Cricket Association

United States Virgin Islands. Dominica is geographically a part of the Leeward Islands, but as it was part of the Windward Islands colony from 1940 until

Windward Islands-Windward Islands Cricket Board of Control

The Windward Islands Cricket Board is the ruling body for cricket in the following West Indian islands: Grenada, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Windward Islands-List of Caribbean islands by area

This is a list of islands in the Caribbean by area. (The Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands are not in the Caribbean Sea, but rather in the open

Windward Islands-Antilles

Spanish visitors called them the Windward Islands (today having a narrower definition). They were also called the Forward Islands by 18th-century British. Thereafter

Windward Islands-2010 Atlantic hurricane season

became the latest on record in a calendar year to move through the Windward Islands. Activity was represented with an accumulated cyclone energy (ACE)

Windward Islands-List of bats of the Caribbean by island

brasiliensis The bat fauna of the Windward Islands is more diverse than that of the Leeward Islands, reflecting the islands' location closer to the South

Windward Islands-Goeppertia allouia

Goeppertia allouia (syn. Calathea allouia), known as lerén or lairén in Spanish, and also known in English as Guinea arrowroot, and sweet corn root, is

Windward Islands-Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport

months. For a while the island was serviced by a six-passenger STOL-capable Dornier Do-28 aircraft operated by Windward Islands Airways (Winair). The December

Windward Islands-Argyle International Airport

"interCaribbean Adds Aircraft and Expands Flights in Barbados, Guyana and Windward Islands". www.intercaribbean.com. "JetBlue Adds New York – Bonaire / St. Vincent

Windward Islands-List of storms named Dog

Dog (1951), a Category 1 hurricane that passed through the Central Windward islands Tropical Storm Dog (1952), a strong tropical storm that never threatened

Windward Islands-Assembly of French Polynesia

circumscription of the Windward Islands (circonscription des Îles du Vent) (37 members) electoral circumscription of the Leeward Islands (circonscription des

Windward Islands-List of countries that have gained independence from the United Kingdom

St Vincent, Windward Islands 27 October 1979 Seychelles 29 June 1976 Sierra Leone 27 April 1961 Solomon Islands British Solomon Islands 7 July 1978

Windward Islands-Caribbean Netherlands

drier than the Windward islands. In summer, the Windward Islands can be subject to hurricanes. Until 1 January 2011, the three islands used the Netherlands

Windward Islands-Saint Lucia

Amerindian peoples. Part of the Windward Islands of the Lesser Antilles, it is located north/northeast of the island of Saint Vincent, northwest of Barbados

Windward Islands-Geography of Saint Lucia

as the Windward Islands. Unlike large limestone areas such as Florida, Cuba, and the Yucatan Peninsula, or the Bahamas, which is a small island group composed

Windward Islands-Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

(/ˌɡrɛnəˈdiːnz/ GREH-nə-DEENZ) is an island country in the eastern Caribbean. It is located in the southeast Windward Islands of the Lesser Antilles, which lie

Windward Islands-History of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

referendum in 1979, St. Vincent and the Grenadines became the last of the Windward Islands to gain independence on 27 October 1979. Before the arrival of Europeans

Windward Islands-Geography of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is an island state in the Windward Islands of the Lesser Antilles, an island arc of the Caribbean Sea in North America

Windward Islands-Windward and leeward

Hawaiian Islands, also known as Leeward Islands Windward Islands, Leeward Islands and Leeward Antilles (in the Lesser Antilles) Windward Islands and Leeward

Windward Islands-Leeward Islands

, but was transferred from the British Leeward to the British in 1940. The name of this group, Leeward

Windward Islands-Windward Islands

The Windward Islands are the southern, generally larger islands of the Lesser Antilles. Part of the West Indies, they lie south of the Leeward Islands, approximately

Windward Islands-Harrow and Wealdstone rail crash

approximately 200 passengers, double headed by LMS Jubilee Class No. 45637 Windward Islands and LMS Princess Royal Class No. 46202 Princess Anne steam locomotives—on

Windward Islands-Economy of the Caribbean

the region include the Caribbean Food Crop Society (CFCS) and the Windward Islands Farmers Association (WINFA). Some in Saint Vincent represent the interests

Windward Islands-Tudor Crown (heraldry)

Victoria (1910–1953) Badge of the governor-in-chief of the British Windward Islands (1903–1953) Royal cypher of King Edward VII Royal cypher of King George

Windward Islands-Devon Smith

order left-handed batsman. He played for the West Indies and for the Windward Islands in regional tournaments. Smith is also, with a sum of 11,321 runs,

Windward Islands-Daren Sammy

at the age of 17. Playing in the Red Stripe Bowl for the Northern Windward Islands against Jamaica he bowled nine overs without taking a wicket and scored

Windward Islands-Saba (island)

of the Netherlands. The island lies in the northern Leeward Islands portion of the West Indies, southeast of the Virgin Islands. Together with Bonaire

Windward Islands-Hurricane Tomas

latest Atlantic hurricane on record in the calendar year to strike the Windward Islands. The nineteenth named storm and twelfth hurricane of the 2010 Atlantic

Windward Islands-British West Indies

Caicos Islands and the Cayman Islands), Trinidad and Tobago, the Windward Islands, and the Leeward Islands. Between 1958 and 1962, all of the island territories

Windward Islands-Cholo

cholos. Cholo is a word from the Barlovento Islas [later known as Windward Islands]; it means dog, not of the purebred variety, but of very disreputable

Windward Islands-List of islands of Cape Verde

consists of 10 islands and several islets, divided into two groups: Barlavento (windward) islands Sotavento (leeward) islands The islands in the Barlavento

Windward Islands-Costus spicatus

Costus spicatus, also known as spiked spiralflag ginger or Indian head ginger, is a species of herbaceous plant in the Costaceae family (also sometimes

Windward Islands-Turks and Caicos Islands

Caicos Islands (abbreviated TCI; /ˈtɜːrks/ and /ˈkeɪkəs, -koʊs, -kɒs/) are a British Overseas Territory consisting of the larger Caicos Islands and smaller

Windward Islands-Indigenous peoples of the Caribbean

By the contact period, the Kalinago, also known as Island Caribs, inhabited the Windward Islands of the Lesser Antilles. "Caribbean" derives from the

Windward Islands-Dutch Caribbean

Curaçao and the Windward Islands. The latter split into the Island Territories of Saba, Sint Eustatius and Sint Maarten, in 1983. The island of Aruba seceded

Windward Islands-Taíno

living in the Windward Islands, or to the northern Caribbean inhabitants, as well as to the Indigenous population of all the Caribbean islands. Modern historians

Windward Islands-Daren Sammy Cricket Ground

the stadium was completed in 2002 and hosts domestic matches for the Windward Islands cricket team. It staged its first international Test match in 2003

Windward Islands-1900 Galveston hurricane

shoreline of Galveston Island by 17 ft (5.2 m) and erect a 10 mi (16 km) seawall. On August 27, 1900, a ship east of the Windward Islands detected a tropical

Windward Islands-Leeward Islands cricket team

in the Shell Shield with a 57-run win over the Windward Islands (the season after the Combined Islands had won the title), but it was to take eight seasons

Windward Islands-Windward Islands cricket team

under the franchise name Windward Islands Volcanoes. It includes the islands that were known as the British Windward Islands except for Barbados and Trinidad

Windward Islands-Combined Islands cricket team

Islands and Windward Islands. Those two teams had first-class status before 1980–81, but competed together in the Shell Shield. The Combined Islands played

Windward Islands-Virgin Islands

and from the main island of Puerto Rico by the Virgin Passage. The islands fall into three political jurisdictions: Virgin Islands, informally referred

Windward Islands-Conrad Murray

(1953-02-19) February 19, 1953 (age 71) Saint Andrew Parish, Grenada, British Windward Islands Education Texas Southern University Meharry Medical College Occupation

Windward Islands-Historical flags of the British Empire and the overseas territories

British Windward Islands A Blue Ensign defaced with the coat of arms of the British Windward Islands inside a disc. 1903–1958 British Windward Islands A Blue

Windward Islands-West Indies Championship

While two other teams, the Leeward Islands and the Windward Islands, previously competed as the Combined Islands, now each being from a myriad of nations

Windward Islands-ABC islands (Leeward Antilles)

08°W / 12.27; -69.08 The ABC islands is the physical group of Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao, the three westernmost islands of the Leeward Antilles in the

Windward Islands-Indian cricket team in the West Indies in 1970–71

elected to field. Toss not known. Leonard Williams and E Barrett (Leeward Islands) made their first-class debuts. The Indians got off to a good start batting

Windward Islands-List of islands of France

This is a list of islands of France, including both metropolitan France and French overseas islands. All French islands over 100 km2 (39 sq mi), ranked

Windward Islands-Super50 Cup

Grenadines, Rest of the Leeward Islands, Rest of the Windward Islands or Northern Windward Islands and Southern Windward Islands. Current teams (2022–23) Former

Windward Islands-2005–06 West Indian cricket season

Barbados (0pts) by six wickets Windward Islands (4pts) beat Leeward Islands (0pts) by six wickets Guyana beat the Leeward Islands by seven wickets to qualify

Windward Islands-Kalinago language

At the time of European contact, the Kalinago lived throughout the Windward Islands of the Lesser Antilles, from Guadeloupe to Grenada. Contemporary traditions

Windward Islands-West Indies cricket team

Guyana, Jamaica, the Leeward Islands, they are now getting Trinidad and Tobago, and the Windward Islands. The Leeward Islands Cricket Association consists

Windward Islands-List of islands in the Pacific Ocean

The Pacific islands are a group of islands in the Pacific Ocean. They are further categorized into three major island groups: Melanesia, Micronesia, and

Windward Islands-Punaauia

is located on the island of Tahiti, in the administrative subdivision of the Windward Islands, themselves part of the Society Islands. In the late 1890s

Windward Islands-The Bahamas

Ragged Island, Acklins, Crooked Island, Exuma, Berry Islands, Mayaguana, the Bimini islands, Great Abaco and Great Inagua. The largest island is Andros

Windward Islands-Barbados

and Tobago. It is flat in comparison to its island neighbours to the west, the Windward Islands. The island rises gently to the central highland region

Windward Islands-Great Hurricane of 1780

died throughout the Lesser Antilles when the storm passed through the islands from October 10 to October 16. Specifics on the hurricane's track and strength

Windward Islands-Johnson Charles

matches he played in the competition. Later that year he debuted for the Windward Islands in the West Indies Board Cup, the regional one-day tournament. His

Windward Islands-Trinidad and Tobago

the southernmost island country in the Caribbean. Consisting of the main islands Trinidad and Tobago and numerous much smaller islands, it is situated

Windward Islands-Garifuna

from the British West Indies island of Saint Vincent, which was known to the Garinagu as Yurumein, in the Windward Islands of the Lesser Antilles. Small

Windward Islands-Archipelagic state

Archipelagic states are composed of groups of islands forming a state as a single unit, with the islands and the waters within the baselines as internal

Windward Islands-Faʻaʻā

is located on the island of Tahiti, in the administrative subdivision of the Windward Islands, themselves part of the Society Islands. At the 2022 census

Windward Islands-Eastern Caribbean Central Bank

Conference saw Barbados, British Guiana, the Leeward Islands, Trinidad and Tobago and the Windward Islands agree to establish a unified decimal currency system

Windward Islands-2017 Atlantic hurricane season

which later developed into Tropical Storm Bret, east-southeast of the Windward Islands on June 18. Additionally, the number assigned to a potential tropical

Windward Islands-History of the British West Indies

British Leeward Islands, the British Windward Islands, and Jamaica with other nearby English/British colonies such as the Cayman Islands, British Honduras

Windward Islands-2013 Windward Islands Tournament squads

The 2013 Windward Islands Tournament is an international football tournament which will take place in St. Vincent between 21 April and 29 April 2013. Players

Windward Islands-History of Barbados

Windward Islands. Errol Walton Barrow was to replace Grantley Adams as the advocate of populism, and it was he who would eventually lead the island into

Windward Islands-List of cities, towns and villages in Barbados

western area of the North Atlantic and 100 km (62 mi) east of the Windward Islands and the Caribbean Sea; Many of the village names in Barbados are based

Windward Islands-International vehicle registration code

stickers have been used to denote and promote other entities, such as towns, islands, businesses, and even associations. These irregular stickers almost always

Windward Islands-Arnos Vale Stadium

information Location Arnos Vale, St. Vincent Capacity 18,000 Owner Windward Islands Cricket Board End names Airport End Bequia End International information

Windward Islands-2014 Windward Islands Tournament squads

The 2014 Windward Islands Tournament is an international football tournament between the Windward Islands nations which will be hosted by Dominica between

Windward Islands-Windward Islands Tournament

The Windward Islands Tournament is a football tournament that takes place on an annual basis in the Windward Islands region of the Caribbean. Dominica

Windward Islands-Grenada national cricket team

Cricket Council, but the Grenada Cricket Association is a member of the Windward Islands Cricket Board of Control, which itself is a member association of the

Windward Islands-Dominica national cricket team

Cricket Council, but the Dominica Cricket Association is a member of the Windward Islands Cricket Board of Control, which itself is a member association of the

Windward Islands-Decolonization of the Americas

(Netherlands) British Virgin Islands (United Kingdom) Cayman Islands (United Kingdom) Curacao (Netherlands) Falkland Islands (United Kingdom) French Guiana

Windward Islands-Trinidad

Trinidad is the larger and more populous of the two major islands of Trinidad and Tobago. The island lies 11 km (6.8 mi) off the northeastern coast of Venezuela

Windward Islands-Flag of French Polynesia

groups; red and white are traditional Polynesian colors. Flag of the Austral Flag of the Gambier Flag of the Marquesas

Windward Islands-Saint Lucia national cricket team

the country of Saint Lucia in cricket. The team is a member of the Windward Islands Cricket Board of Control, which itself is a member association of the

Windward Islands-2015 Windward Islands Tournament

2015 Windward Islands Tournament is an association football tournament that took place in St. Lucia. It has been organised by the Windward Islands Football

Windward Islands-Chief Justice of the Leeward Islands

the individual islands had their own courts. In 1939 the Windward and Leeward Islands Supreme Court and the Windward and Leeward Islands Court of Appeal

Windward Islands-Gudakesh Motie

playing against the Windward Islands in the 2015–16 Regional Four Day Competition. In just his second game, against the Leeward Islands, Motie took 6/20

Windward Islands-Pirae

is located on the island of Tahiti, in the administrative subdivision of the Windward Islands, themselves part of the Society Islands. It borders Papeʻete

Windward Islands-Papeete

commune of Papeete is located on the island of Tahiti, in the administrative subdivision of the Windward Islands, of which Papeete is the administrative

Windward Islands-Roston Chase

maiden first-class century, 120 not out from 241 balls against the Windward Islands. He finished the season with 534 runs from eight matches, which placed

Windward Islands-Jacques Taylor

Jacques Taylor – CricketArchive. Retrieved 30 December 2015. Windward Islands v Leeward Islands, Regional Four Day Competition 2010/11 – CricketArchive. Retrieved

Windward Islands-Rovman Powell

team's final two matches, he scored twin half-centuries, 71 against the Windward Islands and 63 not out against Guyana. He played a key role in Jamaica's march

Windward Islands-British Windward Islands

The British Windward Islands was an administrative grouping of British colonies in the Windward Islands of the West Indies, existing from 1833 until 31

Windward Islands-List of Caribbean islands

coordinates) Almost all of the Caribbean islands are in the Caribbean Sea, with only a few in inland lakes. The largest islands include Cuba, Hispaniola, Jamaica

Windward Islands-Hurricane Matthew

the island; 133 sought refuge in them. Upon the formation of Matthew as a tropical cyclone on September 28, governments across the Windward Islands issued

Windward Islands-Society Islands

Français d'Océanie, EFO). The islands are divided, both geographically and administratively, into two groups: Windward Islands (Îles du Vent) (listed from

Windward Islands-Windward Islands Federation of Labour

The Windward Islands Federation of Labour (WIFOL) is a trade union federation on the island of Sint Maarten. It represents the majority of workers on

Windward Islands-2016–17 Regional Super50

this match. Windward Islands won the toss and elected to bat. Audley Alexander (Windward Islands) made his List A debut. Leeward Islands qualified for

Windward Islands-Diocese of Barbados

the Leeward Islands. The Barbados diocese initially also covered Trinidad, British Guiana, the Leeward Islands and the Windward Islands. It was later

Windward Islands-List of governors of dependent territories in the 19th century

Cookman, Administrator (1896–1903) British Windward Islands See also "Barbados and the British Windward Islands" above. Governors Gibraltar Governors Charles

Windward Islands-Alick Athanaze

for the Windward Islands in the 2018–19 Regional Four Day Competition on 6 December 2018. In October 2019, he was named in the Windward Islands' squad

Windward Islands-Obed McCoy

Premier League on 4 August 2017. He made his first-class debut for the Windward Islands in the 2017–18 Regional Four Day Competition on 2 November 2017. In

Windward Islands-2017 Windward Islands Tournament

The 2017 Windward Islands Tournament (2017 WIFA Men's Tournament) is an association football tournament scheduled to take place in Grenada. It is organised

Windward Islands-Moetai Brotherson

was subsequently elected to the Assembly of French Polynesia for the Windward Islands in the 2018 French Polynesian legislative election. Brotherson was

Windward Islands-Hurricane Harvey

tropical storm status on August 17. The storm crossed through the Windward Islands on the following day, making landfall on the southern end of Barbados

Windward Islands-Flags of North America

Leeward Islands 1886 – 1903 Flag of the British Windward Islands 1903 – 1953 Flag of the British Windward Islands 1953 – 1959 Flag of the British Windward Islands

Windward Islands-West Indies

. † Physiographically, these are continental not part of the volcanic arc. However, based on proximity, these

Windward Islands-Bridgetown

officially exited from the Windward Islands union in 1885, the seat was moved from Bridgetown to St. George's on the neighbouring island of Grenada.[citation

Windward Islands-2023 Atlantic hurricane season

Hurricane Beatriz. Bret brought gusty winds and heavy rains to the Windward Islands, damaging 17 homes and the roofs of 35 other structures. Hewanorra

Windward Islands-1961 Windward Islands Tournament

The 1961 Windward Islands Tournament was an international football tournament hosted in Saint Lucia in 1961. Source: [citation needed] (C) Champions

Windward Islands-Mo'orea

Moorea, is a volcanic island in French Polynesia. It is one of the Windward Islands, a group that is part of the Society Islands, 17 kilometres (11 mi)

Windward Islands-List of Jamaica hurricanes

the Caribbean, with impacting storms often originating east of the Windward Islands or in the southern Caribbean between Nicaragua and Colombia. There

Windward Islands-Windward (disambiguation)

Windward may also refer to: Windward High School, a school in Bellingham, Washington, United States Windward Islands, in the West Indies Windward Islands

Windward Islands-List of colonial governors in 1833

was merged into the colony of Barbados and the Windward Islands in 1833 Barbados and the Windward Islands – Sir Lionel Smith (1833–1836) Malta Colony –

Windward Islands-List of colonial governors in 1842

Angola (1842–1843) Barbados and the Windward Islands – Charles Edward Grey, Governor of Barbados and the Windward Islands (1841–1846) Bermuda – William Reid

Windward Islands-List of colonial governors in 1846

(1846–1854) Windward Islands (Barbados, Grenada, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Tobago) – Sir Charles Edward Grey, Governor of the Windward Islands (1841–1846)

Windward Islands-Kishore Shallow

Cricket West Indies (CWI). Previously, he held positions as President of Windward Islands Cricket Board of Control, and President of St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Windward Islands-Exclusive economic zone of the United States

Virgin Islands, Anguilla to the south east and Samoa, Niue to the south west. The unincorporated territories of Guam, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands and

Windward Islands-Arawak

what is now Guyana, Suriname, Grenada, Bahamas, Jamaica and parts of the islands of Trinidad and Tobago. Michael Heckenberger, an anthropologist at the

Windward Islands-Kalinago

America, Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, the Windward Islands, Dominica, and possibly the southern Leeward Islands. Historically, it was thought their ancestors

Windward Islands-Lesser Antillean dry forests

thus support moist forests of the Windward Islands moist forests ecoregion. The largest area of dry forests on the islands is on Saint Lucia, where the dry

Windward Islands-Windward Islands xeric scrub

The Windward Islands xeric scrub ecoregion (WWF ID: NT1317) covers the relatively small areas of the Windward Islands that receive low levels of precipitation

Windward Islands-Windward Islands moist forests

The Windward Islands moist forests ecoregion (WWF ID: NT0179) covers forested, high-precipitation areas of the volcanic Windward Islands. The forested

Windward Islands-Calopogonium mucunoides

Calopogonium mucunoides, called calopo and wild ground nut, is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae, native to the New World Tropics, and

Windward Islands-List of islands by name (D)

features a list of islands sorted by their name beginning with the letter D. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z List of islands (by country)

Windward Islands-Geography of Barbados

the West Indies, Barbados lies 160 kilometres (100 mi) east of the Windward Islands and Caribbean Sea. The maritime claim for Barbados is a territorial

Windward Islands-Windward Passage

Windward Passage (French: Passage au Vent; Spanish: Paso de los Vientos) is a strait in the Caribbean Sea, between the islands of Cuba and Hispaniola.

Windward Islands-Peperomia trifolia

Peperomia trifolia is a species of plant in the genus Peperomia. Its native range covers the Lesser Antilles and Trinidad. "Peperomia trifolia". Plants

Windward Islands-Hurricane Ian

Windward Islands. The wave moved into the Caribbean Sea on September 21 bringing heavy rain and gusty winds to Trinidad and Tobago, the ABC islands,

Windward Islands-Deafness in the Windward Islands

The Windward Islands are a group of islands in the Caribbean Sea that include Dominica, Martinique, Barbados, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Windward Islands-Windward Islands (disambiguation)

Look up Windward Islands in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Windward Islands is the southern islands of the Lesser Antilles. Windward Islands may also

Windward Islands-2022–23 Super50 Cup

Tobago, Guyana, the Windward Islands and Combined Campuses and Colleges in Zone A, while Barbados, Jamaica, the Leeward Islands and West Indies Emerging

Windward Islands-Windward Islands Football Association

Windward Islands Football Association (WIFA) is an association of the football playing nations in Windward Islands. It is affiliated to CFU. Its main tournament

Windward Islands-2022–23 West Indies Championship

first. Larry Audain (Leeward Islands) made his first-class debut. Points: Guyana 15.8, Leeward Islands 4.8. Windward Islands won the toss and elected to

Windward Islands-2001 Atlantic hurricane season

depression developed around 18:00 UTC about 1,150 mi (1,850 km) east of the Windward Islands. A subtropical ridge north of the depression caused it to move west-northwestward

Windward Islands-2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup squads

Leeward Islands / Saint Lucia Kings Batters 25 Johnson Charles (1989-01-14)14 January 1989 (aged 35) Right Left-arm orthodox Windward Islands / Saint

Windward Islands-List of Caribbean countries by population

and the most recent official figure. List of Caribbean islands by area List of Caribbean islands by political affiliation List of metropolitan areas in

Windward Islands-2023–24 Super50 Cup

Colleges 2 Windward Islands elected to field first Points: Guyana 7, Windward Islands 1 Leeward Islands, elected to field first Points: Leeward Islands 13, Jamaica

Windward Islands-Teddy Bishop (cricketer)

is a Windward Island cricketer. He made his List A debut for West Indies A on 16 August 2022. He made his first-class debut for Windward Islands in the

Windward Islands-2023–24 West Indies Championship

are listed. Windward Islands elected to field Shadrack Descarte (Windward Islands) made his first-class debut. Points: Windward Islands 21.4, Jamaica

Windward Islands-2024 Twenty20 Blaze

part in the tournament: Barbados Guyana Jamaica Leeward Islands Trinidad and Tobago Windward Islands Teams played in a round-robin in a group of six, therefore

Windward Islands-2024 OFC Champions League final

Ben Aukwai (Solomon Islands) "MATCH". Oceania Football Confederation. 24 May 2024. Retrieved 25 May 2024. "Tahiti, Windward Islands, French Polynesia Weather

Windward Islands-Geography of Dominica

the Windward Islands. The island faces the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Caribbean Sea to the west. Its nearest neighbours are the French islands of

Windward Islands-Andre Fletcher

right-handed batsman and often keeps wicket. He played domestic cricket for Windward Islands and Grenada. He was one of the few international cricketers to have

Windward Islands-Andre Coley

including at the 1998 Commonwealth Games. He has coached Jamaica and the Windward Islands in West Indian domestic cricket and was appointed interim head coach

Windward Islands-1983 Cricket World Cup squads

Barbados Winston Davis 18 September 1958 Right-handed Right-arm fast Windward Islands Jeff Dujon (wk) 28 May 1956 Right-hand Wicket-keeper Jamaica Joel Garner

Windward Islands-Cricket West Indies

representatives from the Windward Islands, Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados and Demerara (British Guiana). Delegates from Jamaica and the Leeward Islands were invited

Windward Islands-Saint Vincent (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines)

several unsuccessful attempts to affiliate St. Vincent with other Windward Islands in order to govern the region through a unified administration. The

Windward Islands-List of governors of the Windward Islands

This is a list of viceroys in the British Windward Islands. The colony of the Windward Islands was created in 1833 and consisted of Grenada, Barbados (to

Windward Islands-Cou-cou

Cou-cou, coo-coo (as it is known in the Windward Islands), or fungie or fungi (as it is known in the Leeward Islands and Dominica) makes up part of the national

Windward Islands-SSS islands

The SSS islands (Dutch: SSS-eilanden), locally also known as the Windward Islands (Bovenwindse Eilanden or Bovenwinden), is a collective term for the

Windward Islands-Liam Sebastien

first-class and List A cricket for the Windward Islands. He is the son of former Windward Islands and Combined Islands cricketer Lockhart Sebastien. He was

Windward Islands-Sint Maarten

the Windward Islands, together with Saba and Sint Eustatius. The status of an island territory entails considerable autonomy summed up in the Island Regulation

Windward Islands-Hurricane Ivan

the eastern portions of the Windward Islands. As Ivan continued westward, a hurricane watch was issued for the ABC islands on September 8. Many schools

Windward Islands-Hurricane Allen

hours later, when it was centered 1,300 mi (2,100 km) east of the Windward Islands. Early on August 2, as the depression moved towards the Caribbean,