St Estevam is an Island in Ilhas, Goa, India. St Estevam is known also 'Juvem' and in the past was known as "Shakecho Juvo" - the isle of vegetables - known for its long, seven-ridged, light green ladyfingers. Therefore the people of Juvem came to be nicknamed ‘bhende’. Juvem is rich in historical heritage and natural beauty.Conversion to Christianity was started by the Portuguese in the 1550s.