- Prime Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Godwin Friday, has called for the Garifuna language to be taught as an essential subject in schools across the country. Speaking at the Garifuna Conference held at the Global Campus of University of the West Indies on March 11, 2026, Friday said greater recognition and support must be given to the language locally. “The Garifuna language, recognised by UNESCO as a cultural heritage, must be revived and developed here,” Friday said. He noted t

Catherine Ochún Soliz-Rey on Instagram: "Another Favorite #Garifuna 🖤🤍💛 Paranda Song in my language !! Lyrics below … • liru laludun weyo, lubuidun lafuachu hate ayee liru laludun weyo, lubuidun lafuachu hate ayee 🤍How sadly the sun sets. How lovely the moon rises • liru laludun weyo ñudunugua hamuga, lidon lubengui baba ehh 🤍How sadly the sun sets. I wish I could go to my father’s place • gañen nugyamee, aba nisandu wuritu nibugaña 🤍I will buy myself a black saint, (my older) sister • Ar