In the islands under French influence nearly all the population speaks creole as mother tongue, although there is a local variety of Standard French. In those under English influence, the creole has less standing, and its speakers are normally illiterate in the creole. The French creole in St. Vincent is virtually gone. The Creole has an orthography. It is used on the radio, on television, in a newspaper, and in some church services.
Politicians give speeches in Creole.
English is learned as second language. Bible portions 1894-1992. Work in progress. Net Part of the Ethnologue , 13th Edition, Barbara F. Grimes, Editor. Inc. All rights reserved.