1968) Erin Pinheiro, footballer Rambé, footballer Onésimo Silveira, poet, diplomat and a political activist Ovídio de Sousa Martins, poet Adriano Spencer, footballer Fredson (Fredson Tavares), footballer Carlos Veiga (b. October 21, 1949), former Prime Minister of Cape Verde Lela Violão (Manuel Tomás da Cruz), singer and composer Fredson Gomes, taekwondo athlete Transportation The island is served by the international Cesária Évora Airport near São Pedro, in the southwestern part of the island. The port of Mindelo, Porto Grande, is the busiest port of Cape Verde, with ferry services to the islands of Santo Antão, São Nicolau, Santiago and Sal. There is one first class national road on the island: from the airport to Mindelo. Furthermore, there are two second class and five third class national roads. Mindelo has a network of buses that connects the majority of the suburbs with the city center. Most of the lines are operated by Transcor SV SA. Culture When the port was thriving in the late 19th century, in the early 20th century, it was the mainstream of culture in Cape Verde alongside Santiago. Several works, books and poems in the mid 20th century were related to the rise of nationalism and the independence struggle for the country, notably the review Claridade. It is the birthplace of coladeira music. Also a variant of morna is popular. Sports The island has its own football league named the São Vicente Island League. There are also competitions for basketball, volleyball, futsal and athletics. There is a golf course about south of Mindelo. Twin towns and sister cities The municipality of São Vicente is twinned with the following municipalities in Portugal: Angra do Heroísmo Coimbra Felgueiras Mafra Oeiras Portalegre Portimão Porto Santa Cruz Vagos Vila Nova de Famalicão References External links S. Vicente, Quel País at multiculturas.com 150 old vintage pictures Islands of Cape Verde Municipalities of Cape Verde