the Vincentian economy experienced a slow recovery at the end of 2011

Governor General Sir Frederick Ballantyne said the government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines remains firmly committed to preserving and bolstering the country’s fragile economy.
His comments came while delivering the ceremonial Throne Speech ahead of presentation of the 2012 National Budget Address by Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Dr. Ralph Gonsalves.
Sir Frederick said the Vincentian economy experienced a slow recovery at the end of 2011, despite the challenges poses by the global economic downturn and a series of natural hazards in recent years.
Sir Frederick said he government will continue to invest in the education sector as it moves towards the creation of a knowledge-based society.