Administration

To position St. Vincent and the Grenadines as a diverse, globally competitive tourism destination through effective planning, management and sustainable use of the natural resources of the country; to provide all persons of the state with opportunities appropriate to their needs through the provision of quality sports and cultural programmes which will equip them with the values. attitudes, knowledge and skill necessary for creating and maintaining a productive, innovative and harmonious society.

Cecil O. McKie was born to Clive and Doris McKie in Arnos Vale. He was educated at Kingstown Primary and St. Vincent Grammar School. In his spare time, he enjoys sports, culture and the social life of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Professionally, he completed various certificate programmes in banking and a diploma in general insurance management. He served as a Branch Manager for Bequia, Canouan, Union Island and Halifax Street from 1980-2001. He then joined St. Hill Insurance Co. Ltd. where he worked until February 2010. In Government, he has served as a ULP Senator and as Minister of State - Ministry of National Mobilization, Social Development, Gender Affairs, Non-Governmental Organizations Relations, Persons with Disabilities, Youth Affairs, and Sports. In 2010, he won the West St. George seat for the Unity Labour Party. He retained his seat in the 2015 general election as was appointed Minister of Tourism, Sports, and Culture in the fourth Ralph Gonsalves Administration. McKie is an active member of the community. He served as President of the Arnos Vale Educational, Sports and Cultural Organization (AVESCO) and Rotary Clubs in Bequia and St. Vincent South, and was the President of the Insurance Association of SVG. He also served as a past executive member/vice president of the SVG Athletics Associations and the SVG Football Federation. In addition, he is a past President of the SVG Masters Cricket Committee.

Location:

The Ministry of Tourism is located on the 2nd floor of the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) Building on Upper Bay Street.


Address:

Ministry of Tourism
2nd Floor NIS Building
Upper Bay Street
Kingstown
St. Vincent

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Telephone No:(784) 4571502  - General Administration
Facsimile No: (784) 451-2425