Airport: The Canouan Jetport was opened on May 11th 2008. Its construction included an addition of 2,700 ft to the existing runway, bringing it to a total of 5,900 ft, the installation of an air traffic control cabin, new airfield lighting, the extension of the terminal building, provision for more apron space, and improvement to the firefighting facilities. It allows for the comfortable landing of the A320-200 type jets, which are used by Air Jamaica, BWIA, or Caribbean Airlines to transport 150 passengers at a time.
Flights:There are direct flights to Canouan via Barbados and St. Vincent. Contact SVG Air in St. Vincent - 784-457-5124 or Trans Island Air in Barbados - 246-418-1654. One can also fly from Puerto Rico to Canouan on American Eagle - 784 456 5555.
Fast FWD executive charter provides direct service from the USA to newly expanded Canouan Airport runway of 5900 ft for groups of 20 to 350 people and even larger. For further information contact: Colin Connor President/CEO
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Vincy and Canouan Aviation Services are full service Fixed Based Operations (FBO) Aircraft Handling Services, located at E.T. Joshua (TVSV) and Canouan (TVSC). The companies maintain a highly trained staff of professionals and a supply of modern, efficient equipment to ensure a truly personalized and hassle free service. For further information contact:
Water and Land Taxi Services: are readily available VHF 16 contact Catherine at R&C's, Cosmos at Specialist Transport Service and Andre DeRoche at Rainbow Travel or call Cassie at 482-0045 or 493-3557.
Banking: National Commercial Bank opens 8.00am to 1.00pm Monday to Friday and 3.00pm to 5.00pm on Thursday.
Churches: Roman Catholic, Apostolic, Seventh Day Adventist and Anglican.
Shopping and Services: Groceries are sold at H&L Variety Store, H&E Mini Mart, and other small shops in the village. There are boutiques at the Tamarind Beach Hotel and Canouan Beach Hotel, and in the village, Bare Necessity and Teddy Vs. Hardware is available at K&W Supplies.
Medical Facilities: The new Canouan Clinic.
