Carriacou & Petite Martinique Affairs - Newsletter (Volume 2, Issue 1) January- March2010

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The Workings of the

MINISTRY OF CARRIACOU &

PETITE MARTINIQUE AFFAIRS

NewsletterVolume 2, Issue 1 January - March 2010

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The Workings of The Ministry of Carriacou & Petite Martinique Affairs

One of Carriacou's secondary schools plans to Its successes included a 100 percent pass rate in seven CXC introduce an inter-house competition this academic subjects, she said.year to aid in improving students' performance in Mathematics. For the first time also in the school's history, Ms. Quamina

said, a food laboratory was established. She added that The proposed Mathematics' competition at Bishop's another new programme, in Wood Work, is now available College comes against the background of concerns to students.expressed by the Ministry of Education at the below-average performance in math by the nation's students. Canon Christian Glasgow, who delivered the feature The average pass rate of students sitting the 2009 CXC address, focused on the theme, “Promoting Excellence.” Examinations in Mathematics was 33 percent. He admonished students to seek to achieve “higher

heights,'' but with God as the base. Bishop's College Principal, Rholda Quamina, has announced that the school is taking the lead to arrest Awards were presented to several students, including the math problem. Texanne Gabriel, Shadel Peters, Reiza Patrice and Niem

Cox.She made the disclosure at the College's annual Speech Day and Award Ceremony on Thursday, Among other award recipients were Earlyn Quashie, who January 28. was presented with a plaque for being the most helpful

parent; and Simba Bristol and Lennox Corion for In her principal's report, Ms. Quamina said the 2008- outstanding bus drivers. 2009 school year was challenging but successful for Bishop's College.

BISHOP'S COLLEGE AWARDS ITS OUTSTANDING PERFORMERS AND CONTRIBUTORS

BISHOP'S COLLEGE AWARDS ITS OUTSTANDING PERFORMERS AND CONTRIBUTORS


The Harvey Vale Government School h a s w o n t w o a w a r d s i n t h e Environmentally Friendly Schools Initiative that was organised by the Grenada Solid Waste Management Authority (GSWMA).

Harvey Vale captured a special award for the best overall Solid Waste Project, as well as a gold award as schools in Carriacou played their part in efforts at environment protection and in the creation of a litter-free environment.

Some of the initiatives undertaken by the schools included the development of a composting unit using a damaged water tank, a playground done with drift wood and the use of recycled paper for teaching aids.

Students were rewarded for their efforts in a ceremony held at the Harvey Vale Government

thSchool on Thursday, February 11 .

GSWMA General Manager, Selby Dabreo, said the programme was geared to developing positive attitudes towards solid waste management at an early age and discourage wastage. It was also to encourage resourcefulness through recycling, reuse, waste reduction and composting, he added.

Congratulating the schools for taking such a leading role in keeping the environment clean was Minister for Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs, Senator the Hon. George Prime, who challenged the authority to extend the programme to the wider community.

The Hillsborough Secondary School received the bronze award; Windward Pre-School along with Mt. Pleasant Government won silver awards, and Mt. Pleasant Pre-School and Harvey Vale Government gold awards.

SCHOOLS IN CARRIACOU AWARDED FOR THEIR ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY INITIATIVES

Minister Prime with Teacher-in-charge of Mt. Pleasant Pre-school Paulina Roberts

Minister Prime with Teacher at Harvey Vale Gov't Theria Mills


The Carriacou Land Set t lement and a speedy resolution of the issue, and applied an existing law that Development Board has begun the process of called for the constituting of a Land Settlement and

regularizing the land issue on the island, with the Development Board.settlement now of several land claims.

Benson Patrice, who has been Chairman of the Board since its Upon assuming office in July 2008, the government of establishment in October 2009, has now announced that Cabinet

Prime Minister Hon. Tillman Thomas found that there has given ownership approval to the 33 persons who already had were several irregularities with the way lands were been occupying government lands in Carriacou.distributed in Carriacou and Petite Martinique.

He made the announcement at a special meeting, at the The new government, through the Ministry of Carriacou Carriacou Multi-purpose Centre. and Petite Martinique Affairs, immediately committed to

Many of the persons in attendance expressed their happiness, as they can now p r o c e e d w i t h t h e development of their land.

Mr. Patrice said the mission of his Board is to advise government on the p r o p e r c o n t r o l a n d regulation of all crown lands in Carriacou, thus maximizing the benefits to all people.

Less than one month after Cabinet, through the Carriacou Land Upon assuming office in July 2008, government appointed a Settlement and Development Board, gave approval for 33 Review Committee to examine the land distribution situation in persons in Carriacou to proceed with land development; it is Carriacou.now working steadily to bring a speedy resolution to the issue. The Board expects its work would lead to a situation where all The Committee found that there were several irregularities with the people receive maximum land benefits. way lands were parcelled out. In one instance, it was discovered

that while Cabinet had agreed to the sale of land for 298 persons, a In this light, Director of Lands & Survey, Venance Msacky, total of 333 received approval letters. Of the 333, 168 had made no visited Carriacou for a firsthand look at the areas that were application for land.allocated for distribution. The areas included Harvey Vale, Dumfries, Belair and Lauriston. The mission of the Carriacou Land Settlement and Development

Board, led by Benson Patrice is to advise government on the proper Mr. Msacky, using information gathered during the visit, will control and regulation of all crown lands in Carriacou.make recommendations to the Carriacou Land Settlement and Development Board.

LAND ISSUE IN CARRIACOU

LAND ISSUE CLOSER TO BEING RESOLVED


The Carriacou Emergency Operating Centre located at Belair is now During his stay, Mr. Walters met with Shaun Patrice, Community in a better position to respond to disasters with the receipt of a Programme Officer for NaDMA in Carriacou, as well as representatives consignment of equipment. of the District Disaster Management Committees throughout the island.

The supplies – useful in the case of a disaster – include generators, The NaDMA boss also visited emergency shelters, and paid a courtesy hurricane lanterns and chain saws. call on the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Carriacou and Petite

Martinique Affairs, Bernadette Lendore-Sylvester.The items were presented by Terrance Walters, Acting Coordinator of the National Disaster Management Agency (NaDMA), during a two-day visit to Carriacou and Petite Martinique.

ACTING COORDINATOR OF NaDMA VISITED CARRIACOU

High Commissioner Mishra, who is based in Trinidad, also discussed the possibility of Indian assistance to Carriacou in Health and Information Technology.

His Excellency, on his first visit to Carriacou, was taken on a scenic tour of the 13-square-mile island. The tour included stops at the boat building village of Windward, Limlair Farm, the Belair Nursery and the Carriacou Multi-purpose Centre.

The High Commissioner, who was accompanied by his wife and ICT Advisor in the Prime Minister's Office, Dr. Anurag Sinha, thanked the Minister and staff of the Ministry of Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs for their hospitality.

He also expressed an interest to visit the 400 acres island of Petite Martinique on his next journey to our Tri-island Nation.

With a changing geopolitical landscape and international environment, Grenada's plans for agriculture development in Carriacou could be the Government of Grenada is seeking to develop deeper levels of receiving support from the Government of India.cooperation with countries all across the globe, including India, Brazil and Portugal.Agriculture assistance was one of the issues discussed between His

Excellency Malay Mishra, High Commissioner of India to Grenada, The administration, led by Prime Minister Hon. Tillman Thomas, is and Senator the Hon. George Prime, Minister for Carriacou and aiming to secure new economic partnerships that are best suited to Petite Martinique Affairs. The two were joined in the talks by Dr. Grenada's developmental goals.Everson Peters, Policy Advisor to Sen. Prime, who is also Leader of

Government Business in the Upper House of Parliament.

HIGH COMMISSIONER OF INDIA VISITS CARRIACOU


The Grenada Government, which is engaged The restructuring of the Ministry is occurring in a restructuring of the public service system, within the context of government's thrust to set up is proposing a plan that will involve the a local government in Carriacou and Petite setting up of three main units to administer Martinique. It's in keeping with a pledge of the services at the Ministry of Carriacou and 20-month-old National Democratic Congress Petite Martinique Affairs. administration, which has given high priority to

ensuring that services delivered to the people of The proposed plan was discussed with senior the twin-island state are effective and efficient. Managers of the Ministry during a recent visit to Carriacou by Cabinet Secretary Gemma Meanwhile, Javan Williams has been appointed Bain-Thomas, Permanent Secretary in the as acting Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Department of Public Administration Nordica Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs.McIntyre, and Liaison Officer Rosemarie Welsh. Williams was appointed to the position in place of

Bernadette Lendore-Sylvester, who is on As part of the initiative for Carriacou and vacation. Petite Martinique, the Ministry will have an Administrative Section and also a Planning He worked previously as a teacher at the unit that will be responsible for projects, Hillsborough Secondary School.policies and programmes.

A third Unit for Technical Services will bring together various Divisions, such as Works and Community Development.

IMPROVING THE SERVICES DELIVERED BY THE MINISTRY OF CARRIACOU AND PETITE MARTINIQUE

AFFAIRS HIGH ON GOVERNMENT'S AGENDA

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Reaching 100 years and beyond no longer seems to be an oddity in Carriacou. In recent years, there have been celebrations for a few centenarians. The latest is Joseph Jerome of Top Hill. Family and friends joined him in

rdcelebrating his 103 birthday.

t hBorn on February 18 , 1907, Jerome – affectionately called “Da Joe” has lived to see many developmental changes, including the t r a n s i t i o n f r o m c o l o n i a l i s m t o t h e establishment of the Tri-island Nation which became independent in 1974.

At a birthday party held in his honour, “Da Joe'' was flanked by his children, as well as his grand and great-grand children.

The Division of Social Services within the Ministry of Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs also paid tribute to “Da Joe'' Jerome. Social Worker Susan Peters, presented a bouquet of flowers along with a basket of nutritional items to the centenarian.

Mr. Jerome, who was a keen church-goer in his younger years, still enjoys singing gospel hymns. His favourite is, “God be with you till we meet again.”

103 YEARS OF LIVING CELEBRATED


The establishment of an Education He promised that local government will be Desk in Carriacou and formalisation finalised and formalised this year. Petite of local government for the Sister Martinique already has a functioning interim Islands are among projects outlined local government council.for 2010 for Carriacou and Petite Martinique. Hon. Burke also revealed that investment will

be made in infrastructural projects in The projects, part of an overall policy Carriacou and Petite Martinique, as well as in of the Government of Grenada to ensuring the availability of an ongoing supply ensure Carr iacou and Pet i te of portable water.Martinique are fully integrated into the mainstream of national life, were Among the infrastructural projects on which announced by Finance Minister, Hon. work is expected to be done are the V. Nazim Burke, during his completion of the Top Hill/Belair Road, the presentation of the 2010 budget. rehabilitation of the Belair to Belvedere Road

and the construction of two major retaining The Education Desk, he said, is walls at Belvedere and Windward. Work is designed to improve the efficiency also expected to commence on the and quality of services provided to construction of a new facility for the Top Hill the People of Carriacou and Petite Home for the Aged and the Bogles Pre-M a r t i n i q u e , p a r t i c u l a r l y i n School.education.

Carriacou and Petite Martinique, battling a Setting up the Desk would bring long and dry weather spell, are facing a major greater equity to youths here in their water crisis.quest for scholarships and training opportunities, the Finance Minister Government's plans for meeting the crisis include collaborating with the National Water & said. Sewerage Authority to use technology to make the water at the Beausejour Borehole lighter

for human consumption.

With Information Technology Projects that could only be completed playing a pivotal role in today's in Carriacou.society, students and other residents of Petite Martinique now have a The Information Technology Centre, place that caters to their IT needs, as located above the Petite Martinique an Information Technology Centre R.C. School, is equipped with 12 has been constructed and officially computers and internet service, and opened there. was constructed by Roger Rock, a local

contractor.Minister for Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs, Senator the This is the fourth GREP Project in Hon. George Prime, hails the Project Carriacou & Petite Martinique. The which was funded by the Grenada others are a bathroom facility on Rural Enterprise Project (GREP). Paradise Beach, a Human Resource With the establishment of the Development Centre in Harvey Vale, Centre, he said, Petite Martinique and the laying of 2000 feet of farm road students attending secondary in Dumfries.schools in Carriacou will no longer have to delay their travel and return The four Projects cost in the tune of home late on evenings because of IT over EC$1 million.

PETITE MARTINIQUEINFORMATION TECHNOLOGYCENTRE OFFICIALLY OPEN

BUDGET 2010BUDGET 2010PLANS FOR CARRIACOU AND PETITE MARTINIQUE – PLANS FOR CARRIACOU AND PETITE MARTINIQUE –


The need for the spirit of love and togetherness to prevail in the Tri-island State was sounded during the staging of the parish independence celebrations on the Sister Isle of Petite Martinique.

Governor-General Sir Carlyle Glean emphasized the need in a message delivered at the Petite Martinique celebrations on Wednesday, February 3.

The event, at the Petite Martinique R. C. School, was also attended by Prime Minister Hon. Tillman Thomas; Minister for Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs, Senator the Hon. George Prime; and MP for Carriacou and Petite Martinique, Hon. Elvin Nimrod.

The Governor General admonished parents to teach their children the real meaning of love from an early age, and get them actively involved in community and social groups.

Prime Minister Thomas, in his address, noted that true patriotism is not only displayed simply by the wearing of the national colours. It also involves respecting the national symbols and protecting the country's assets, Hon. Thomas said.

The celebrations commenced with staff and students of the Petite Martinique R. C. School, along with members of the community, beautifully dressed in the national colours and marching to music from the Royal Grenada Police Force Band.

The Petite Martinique Independence celebrations also included a thrilling performance by the Drum Corps and from members of the Blazers Youth Group from Carriacou, as well as the presentation of awards to students.

Among those recognized and awarded were Kiba Joseph as the most outstanding academic student; and Shahib Enoe for being the most outstanding male athlete.

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Minister for Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs, Senator The event, held at the Hillsborough Recreation Ground on ththe Hon. George Prime, has applauded the Belair Progressive Saturday, January 30 , was highlighted by the marching skills

Youth Movement led by Shem Quamina for staging the first- of students, who also displayed the true spirit of patriotism ever Independence March Past Competition. dressed in the national colours.

It was indeed a welcome sight to see the high level of Competitors included students from three primary schools, enthusiasm displayed by the participants, Minister Prime said. Carriacou's two secondary schools and two community groups.

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Mt. Pleasant Government School, marching to the rhythm Bishop's College reigned supreme, winning both the march past of the Drum Corps, won the march past in the primary and display in the senior category which included Blazers, division. L'Esterre won the primary division's display Hillsborough Secondary and Belair Progressive Youth competition, which involved groups forming the number Movement. The event which was sponsored by the Grenada 36, depicting the number of years the Tri-island State has Public Service Co-operative Credit Union was well supported been an independent nation. by members of the public.

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talents of seven primary schools student of the Hillsborough Government School, stole the students in Carriacou were showcased as the Carriacou hearts of the judges. She won the individual prize of Best Independence Celebrations Committee staged another Introduction and emerged as the overall winner in the female successful event, on Tuesday, February 2, was the 2010 Mr. & category.Ms. Independence Show to mark 36 years of Independence.

Harvey Vale Government's Shiniah Andrews, who won the L'Esterre RC School student Benjamin Fraser was crowned prize of Best Evening Wear, placed second, while Marie the 2010 Mr. Independence. He won all three individual prizes Claire Findlay of L'Esterre RC School finished third. Findlay in the male category: Best Talent, Evening Wear and also won for Best Talent. AnnRita Boatswain, representing Introduction. Stephon Browne, representing Hillsborough Mt. Pleasant Government, placed fourth.Government School, placed second and Harvey Vale Government student Thaddeus Alexis was third. The Ministry of Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs, led

by Senator the Hon. George Prime, congratulates the winners The female category was keenly contested with participation and all the participants in the 2010 Mr. & Ms. Independence from four students. However, 11-year-old Sherika Paul, a Show.

L'ESTERRE R.C & HILLSBOROUGH GOVERNMENT WINNERS OF THE 2010

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The 36th anniversary of Grenada's independence was students of primary and secondary schools, and members of the celebrated in style on Carriacou as people from throughout the Royal Grenada Police Force (RGPF).13-square-mile island converged at the Hillsborough

The celebrations included the singing of patriotic songs, Recreation Ground on Thursday, February 4, to mark the

presentation of awards and remarks from the Governor General, the occasion.

Prime Minister, Minister for Carriacou & Petite Martinique Affairs Among the celebrants were Governor General Sir Carlyle Senator the Hon. George Prime and MP Hon. Elvin Nimrod. Glean and Prime Minister Hon. Tillman Thomas, who were

In his remarks, Prime Minister Thomas called on citizens to rededicate joined by other government officials, as well as staff and

their lives to help in the development of the Tri-island State.

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“As citizens, it's our collective responsibility to ensure Grenada attained its independence from Britain on February 7, Grenada grows in a positive way,'' Hon. Thomas emphasised. 1974, with the late Sir Eric Gairy becoming the first Prime Minister

of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique.For his part, Sir Carlyle Glean said Grenadians must show appreciation to the country, recalling the story of a visitor who The theme for independence 2010 was, “Celebrating our Nation's described Grenada as one of the most beautiful islands in the Birth with Love and Togetherness.'Caribbean.

The celebrations ended with the RGPF band playing music in a march through the streets of Hillsborough.

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The athletes of Bishop's College (BC) reigned supreme over the girls and boys of Hillsborough Secondary School (HSS) in the 2010 Carriacou Inter-secondary Sports Meet.

It was the first inter-secondary games in Carriacou in five years, following a controversy at the 2005 meet.

Hillsborough Secondary – winners of the march past – lost the overall championship title to Bishop's College, which amassed a total games' score of 516 points. HSS trailed with 471 points.

Dressed in red and white and well supported by teachers, parents and past students, Bishop's College athletes took first position in a number of races, including the 200 meters junior boys' race and the 200 meters senior boys' race.

Javid Allen and Cudlyn Joseph were among the outstanding athletes at the games, which saw a number of records broken. Allen, a BC student, set a new record in the 200 meters sub-junior boys' race. He ran in a time of 25.15 seconds, compared to the old mark of 25.51 clocked in 1998 by Curtis Clouden.

Joseph, who also represented Bishop's College, outpaced all competitors in the 200 meters junior girls' race. She established a new record of 26.91 seconds. The old record was 28.20 seconds posted in 1999 by HSS athlete, Emma Gay.

Other outstanding athletes were Bishop's College Sasha McKay, Deon Compton and Tyler Stafford; and Keon John and Joylyn Enoe of Hillsborough Secondary. The Victrix Ludorum was HSS Karitha Roseman and Victor Ludorum was Theo Bedeau of Bishop's College.

The meet, held at the Lauriston mini-stadium, was supported by the Ministry of Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs, with backing from several corporate sponsors. Among them were telecommunications' company, LIME, Gleneg, the Grenada Bottling Company and George F. Huggins.

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BISHOP'S COLLEGE REIGN SUPREME

IN INTER-SECONDARY SPORTS MEET

BC athlete Dwana Cudjoe receiving championship trophy from LIME Carriacou Manager Dexter Lendore

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Karitha RosemanDivisional junior champ girls Joylyn Enoe,

Record breaker Cudlyn Joseph, Kever Quashie

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Outstanding athletes Keon John, Deon Compton & Kadeem McGillivary

All BC Affair


Students from the five primary and two secondary schools Bernard McIntosh had to settle for third place. The secondary in Carriacou were out in their numbers on Friday, January girls' division saw Bianca Joseph of Hillsborough finishing first

th followed by Sasha McKay of Bishop's College.29 , in a show of patriotism as they participated in the 2010 Independence Schools Road Race.

The race, which started in the south of the island and culminated at the Hillsborough Recreation Ground, saw a number of At the end of the race, L'Esterre R. C. School dominated the persons coming out to cheer on the students.first three positions in the primary girls' division with Sahira

Stewart 1st, Kelisha Samerson 2nd and Cora Peters 3rd. In It is one of dozens of activities being held across the tri-island the primary boys' division, L'Esterre R.C copped first nation to mark the 36th anniversary of Independence of position in the person of Dante Sylvester followed by Akim Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique.Compton of Dover Government.

Meanwhile, the Petite Martinique R. C. School held their In the secondary boys' division, Bishop's College captured independence road race where Moriah St. Bernard won the girls' the first two positions with Josh Phillip 1st and Kelly division and Shahib Enoe the boys' division.Quashie placing 2nd. Hillsborough Secondary student

INDEPENDENCE SCHOOLS ROAD RACE A SUCCESS

thUnder blazing mid-day sun on Friday, February 12 , sports meet. By the end of the day, the athletes of Stanisclaus athletes of Bishop's College took to the tracks at the (Green) House were the dominant force, emerging as the overall Hillsborough Recreation Ground for the school's annual track and field winners.

The girls and boys in blue – Dickson House – were unable to maintain the winning streak they have established over the years. They had to settle for second place. Woodroffe or Red House – the march past winners – finished in third position.

The sports meet, which was a spirited but friendly rivalry among the athletes, witnessed the breaking of a number of track records. Among them was the 400 meter junior boys' race in which Kadeem McGilivray broke the old record of 55.92 second that was set by Keyron Roberts. McGilvary crossed the finishing line in a new record time of 55.72 seconds.

Theo Bedeau set a new record in the 100 meters boys' race with the new time being 12.00, three seconds less than the previous record holder Clinton Brown.

Other outstanding athletes at the event included Cudlyn Joseph, Dwana Cudjoe, Tyler Stafford and Deon Compton.

BISHOP'S COLLEGE HELD ITS ANNUAL INTER-HOUSE SPORTS MEET


The Agriculture Division of the Ministry of Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs is pressing ahead with the development of the islands' agricultural sector, despite battling to overcome certain obstacles this year. These have included what can be described as one of the longest dry spells in years.

The dry weather condition resulted in less crop production and the deaths of several animals.

Officials of the Division of Agriculture and Senator The Hon. George Prime, the Minister for Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs, say they are not daunted and are redoubling their efforts at agricultural development. They point to the recent acquisition of two new vehicles, a KIA 4WD truck and a Nissan four-door van.

Hon. Prime, who was on hand to witness the blessing of the vehicles by Roman Catholic priest, Father Augustine, said the truck and van will enhance the work of the Division of Agriculture, making officers more mobile as they travel throughout the twin-isle parish.

Farmers and officers of the Agriculture Division in Carriacou and Petite Martinique are defying the odds, producing crops in the midst of a long, dry weather spell affecting the islands.

The Agriculture Division of the Ministry of Carriacou & Petite Martinique Affairs recently produced a field of corn at the Belair Nursery. The corn, the second field produced within months, was made available for sale to the public.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs, led by Senator the Hon. George Prime, is battling the water-shortage situation on the Sister Isles in a proactive and collaborative effort with the Ministry of Works and Public Utilities headed by Hon. Joseph Gilbert, and the National Water & Sewage Authority (NAWASA).

The joint approach started with a visit to Carriacou by a NAWASA and Ministry team that included Hon. Gilbert, who is also Communications Minister.

Less than a week after the visit, Carriacou received more than 90,000 gallons of water from Grenada.

The water was distributed to schools and public institutions such as Princess Royal, Carriacou's lone hospital.

NEW VEHICLES FOR AGRICULTURE DIVISIONNEW VEHICLES FOR AGRICULTURE DIVISION

AGRICULTURE DIVISION BATTLES THE DRY WEATHER

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The cleaning of wells throughout Carriacou is now a public support will be necessary to combat the continuing top priority of agriculture officials of the Ministry of dry conditions, he said.Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs, in the latest effort to deal with a long dry weather spell affecting Carriacou's response to the dry spell has also led to the the island. formulation of an agriculture water shortage mitigation

plan.The idea of cleaning the wells was discussed at a meeting at the Carriacou Multi-purpose Centre Agriculture Officer Norland Cox, in highlighting aspects between farmers and officials of the Agriculture of the plan, noted that there are twenty (20) wells spread Division. throughout Carriacou and Petite Martinique.

Head of the Division, Benson Patrice, said he and his However, only thirteen (13) are functional but they are in team are seeking to foster partnership with farmers, as need of cleaning, Mr. Cox added. Water from the wells is well as looking at developing a programme to assist used for both domestic and commercial purposes, such as them with feed for their animals. As a whole, broad construction.

The Brunswick Pond, which has Division embarked on cleaning been covered for many years with wells throughout the island and lilies, has been cleaned and is now called for broad public support in restored to its primary use. dealing with the water situation.

Officials are already working with The cleaning of the pond by the farmers and recently held a meeting Agriculture Division, led by Benson with them to discuss the Division's Patrice, comes at a critical time as water shortage mitigation plan.Carriacou, Grenada and other Caribbean countries are in the The Brunswick Pond is the second midst of a severe water crisis. to be cleaned by the Division. The

first was the Belair Pond. With the work on the Brunswick Pond completed, the Agriculture

The Brunswick Pond, which has Division embarked on cleaning been covered for many years with wells throughout the island and lilies, has been cleaned and is now called for broad public support in restored to its primary use. dealing with the water situation.

Officials are already working with The cleaning of the pond by the farmers and recently held a meeting Agriculture Division, led by Benson with them to discuss the Division's Patrice, comes at a critical time as water shortage mitigation plan.Carriacou, Grenada and other Caribbean countries are in the The Brunswick Pond is the second midst of a severe water crisis. to be cleaned by the Division. The

first was the Belair Pond. With the work on the Brunswick Pond completed, the Agriculture

ANOTHER POND CLEANED BY AGRICULTURE DIVISION IN CARRIACOU

ANOTHER POND CLEANED BY AGRICULTURE DIVISION IN CARRIACOU

WATER SITUATION DISCUSSED WITH FARMERS IN CARRIACOUWATER SITUATION DISCUSSED WITH FARMERS IN CARRIACOU


Carriacou's boat building tradition is traced back to 1833 when Benjamin Compton came from England and today his descendants are keeping the tradition alive in what has become known as the boat-building village of Windward.

The launching of a boat here is a major event and it was no different when “Zemi”, a boat built by well-known shipwright Alwin Enoe and sons was launched on Sunday, January

th10 , 2010. The day before the launching a goat was killed and its blood was spilled as the elderly folks say to appease the gods.

On the day, the local Roman Catholic priest blessed the boat while the choir sang beautifully intertwined with rum and water and the cooking of saraca food (roll rice, coo-coo and meat).

The cutting down ceremony was a beautiful sight as the men hacked down the supports in unison, dropping the vessel abruptly on her port side.

This tradition has attracted people from throughout the island as well as visitors from other parts of the world as they flocked the Windward shoreline to witness this unique aspect of Carriacou's culture.

In a move welcomed by the People of Minister for Carriacou and Petite Carriacou, the government of Prime Martinique.Minister Hon. Tillman Thomas has taken the bold and decisive step to Prime Minister Thomas and his Cabinet, in declare Carnival Monday in Carriacou a accordance with the Bank Holiday Act bank holiday. Cap. 25, acceded to the request of the

People of Carriacou and Petite Martinique Unlike Grenada, which holds its and granted them their wish.carnival in August, Carriacou celebrates Carnival as a traditional pre-Lenten Observers described the government's festival. action as a fulfilment of a commitment the

National Democratic Congress made on For the past 23 years, the People of assuming office in July 2008. The NDC Carriacou and Petite Martinique have administration gave the assurance that the been clamouring for Carnival Monday unique cultural heritage of Carriacou and to be a public holiday in the Sister Petite Martinique will be enhanced and Islands. preserved, taking several immediate steps

such as reviving the steel band movement Their appeal was taken to Cabinet by and boosting support for the Carriacou Senator the Hon. George Prime, Parang Festival.

“ZEMI”

CARNIVAL MONDAY IN CARRIACOU FOR THE FIRST TIME DECLARED A BANK HOLIDAY

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The women of Carriacou have been encouraged to think of Vinishah Cudjoe, Gender Coordinator for Carriacou and the way they do things, including their mode of dress and Petite Martinique. She applauded the men who support the their behaviour in the private and public spheres. cause of women and who see women's improvement not as

a threat, but as a compliment.The word of encouragement came from Alice Victor-Alexander, Coordinator of Gender Affairs in the Ministry Various women's organisations in Carriacou were of Social Development of the Government of Grenada. She represented at the evening out, which was held at John's was speaking at a ladies' evening out organised by the Unique Resort.Division of Gender and Family Affairs of the Ministry of Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs. International Women's Day, which was inaugurated in

1911, celebrates the achievement of women and promotes The event, held in recognition of the observance of their freedom and social and economic equality for them.International Women's Day 2010, was also addressed by

A skills' training They showcased their newly found catering workshop in pastry skills at the recent ladies' evening-out, which - a n d w as held in recognition of International c o n f e c t i o n a r y - Women's Day.making, organised by the Division of Gender Coordinator for Carriacou and Petite Gender and Family Martinique, Vinishah Cudjoe, said she is Affairs, is reaping happy and satisfied that the 2009 training

success with a business spin off. workshop has had such a positive effect.

Some of the workshop participants have She said as part of efforts to improve the well-formed a company called “Fitzra's Catering being of citizens, other training sessions are Service.'' being planned. Among them will be training in

dining and interview etiquette.

WOMEN OF CARRIACOUENCOURAGED TO BE GOOD ROLE MODELS

WOMEN OF CARRIACOUENCOURAGED TO BE GOOD ROLE MODELS

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Ministry of Carriacou & Petite Martinique Affairs

Deanna IsaacPUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

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Phone: 1-473-443-6026, Fax: [email protected] Website: www.gov.gd

Ministry of Carriacou & Petite Martinique Affairs

Contact: Deanna IsaacPUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

Phone: 1-473-443-6026, Fax: 1-473-443-6040Email: [email protected], Website: www.gov.gd

Carriacou & Petite Martinique Affairs - Newsletter (Volume 2, Issue 1) January- March2010

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