Carriacou & Petite Martinique Affairs - Newsletter (Volume 2, Issue 7 April - June 2010)

“inside the beautiful twin isle parish”

The Workings of the

MINISTRY OF CARRIACOU PETITE MARTINIQUE AFFAIRS

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The Ministry of Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs

under the leadership of Senator George Prime extends

congratulations to Reon Patrice, a student of Dover

Government School, on his performance in this year's

Common Entrance Examinations.

ndPatrice scored123.6 marks to place 32 in the State. He is

the only child from Carriacou and Petite Martinique to

have made it in the top 50.

Class teacher Terrence McLawrence, and Principal

Corine McDonald, are elated at the student's

achievement, saying that throughout his primary school

life Patrice always excelled in all subject areas.

Patrice follows in the footsteps of his sister, Reiza, who thplaced 7 in the 2007 Common Entrance Exams. He will

now be attending Bishop's College in September with

aspirations of becoming a banker just like his father, Roger

Patrice. Mr. Patrice is manager of Republic Bank,

Carriacou Branch.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Carriacou and Petite

Martinique Affairs has also offered congratulations to all the 1,760 students in the Tri-

island State who have gained a place at secondary school by passing the Common

Entrance test.

DOVER GOVERNMENT SCHOOL STUDENT PLACES IN THE FIRST FIFTY IN

COMMON ENTRANCE EXAMS

Reon with his mother Lyn Patrice & class teacher Terrence McLawrence

Reon with his mother and Principal Corine McDonald


There is now a cadre of persons in Carriacou and Mr. Ferguson noted that with the keen interest shown Petite Martinique who can now adequately by the participants, there is the possibility of a number respond in the event of any disaster. A group of 27 of them becoming trainers in mass casualty has just participated in a six-day Ministry of management.Health workshop on mass casualty management.

Minister for Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs, The workshop, sponsored by the Pan American Senator George Prime, who attended the closing of Health Organization, was facilitated by Jamaican the workshop, said it was a welcome intervention in Delwin Ferguson. He said he was happy to share efforts to improve the level of healthcare to citizens.his knowledge with the people of Carriacou and Petite Martinique, adding that he is now confident Support for the workshop was provided by Disaster that if any problem should arise there will be Health Coordinator, Osbert Charles, and four other appropriate response. persons from Grenada.

PERSONS IN CARRIACOU & PETITE MARTINIQUE TRAINED IN MASS CASUALTY MANAGEMENT

Ann Lendore presents gift to Mr. Ferguson Another gift presentation by June Paul Support Team from Grenada

Workshop participants


While member-countries of the O r g a n i s a t i o n o f E a s t e r n Caribbean States continue to press ahead with deepening their w o r k i n g a n d e c o n o m i c partnership, there is a similar but smaller version among Grenadine islands.

The Grenadine initiative was showcased when a delegation of athletes recently travelled to Union Island to participate in the f i r s t - e v e r C h a m p i o n o f Champions, Grenadines Inter-Primary Schools' track and field meet. Athletes were drawn from Carriacou, Bequia, Mustique, Mayreau, Canouan and Union Island.

team should serve as an encouragement to other netballers in Carriacou and Petite Martinique, said Sen. Prime who is also Leader of Government Business in the Upper House of Parliament.

She was a top player while a student at the Hillsborough Secondary School. Last year, the school presented her with an award for her outstanding netball performance.

Minister for Carriacou & Petite Martinique Affairs, Senator the Hon. George Prime, is delighted with local netballer, Diana Gittens, complimenting her on her selection to the nation's under 23 netball team for a second time.

Minister Prime said that the people of the twin-island parish should be proud of the achievements of Gittens, who continues to excel in her sport. Her selection to the national

The event was put on by the Union Island Easterval crown, captured a number of individual titles. Carriacouians Committee. Organiser Lesroy Noel said the main objective Kina Thomas was the Girls' Junior champion; Kanequa was to unify the neighbouring islands through sports and Stewart, Intermediate Girls' champ; and the Senior Boys' culture, and to deepen their long-established relationship. winner was Telvin Thomas.

The Carriacou team to the games was led by Kerwin Noel, Minister for Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs, Senator President of Sports Committee of the Grenada Union of George Prime, has congratulated the athletes for their Teachers (GUT). performance, saying he hopes that the track meet will become

an annual event in seeking greater unity among the islands of the Grenadines.Carriacou, while not securing the overall championship

GREATER EFFORT BEING MADE TO UNIFY THE GRENADINE ISLANDS THROUGH SPORTS

GREATER EFFORT BEING MADE TO UNIFY THE GRENADINE ISLANDS THROUGH SPORTS

DIANA GITTENS SELECTED FOR A SECOND TIME TO THE UNDER 23 NETBALL TEAM

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The Mt. Royal Cricket Team, captained by Michael Primus, has done it again. For yet another year the players have won the Republic Bank Carriacou United Cricket Board Domestic Cricket Tournament, and have been showered with praise from Sen. George Prime, Minister for Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs.

Minister Prime, in congratulating Mt. Royal on their eighth victory since the tournament started in 2001, said other teams should try and emulate them. He commended the Mt. Royal cricketers for their great level of committement and enthusiasm for the sport.

Mt. Royal defeated Harvey Vale in the final to win this year's championship. Batting first Mt. Royal scored a total of 235 runs, with Ken Mathurine hitting 84. He was eventually named Man of the Match.

In reply Harvey Vale was competitive but reached 207all out in 37.1 overs.

The Most Valuable Player of the tournament was Wendell Stafford of the Harvey Vale Cricket Team. He totalled 392 runs and took 18 wickets.

Harvey Vale Cricket Club

Ken MathurineMt. Royal Cricket Club

General Manager of Republic Bank hands over trophy toMt. Royal Captain Michael Primus

MINISTER PRIME COMMENDS MT. ROYAL CRICKET TEAM

MINISTER PRIME COMMENDS MT. ROYAL CRICKET TEAM


A Sports Council has been officially launched in Mr. Fullerton said the National Sports Council will be Carriacou and Petite Martinique. launched later this year. One representative from the

Carriacou and Petite Martinique Sports Council will be appointed to the Board of Directors of the National The launch, comes ahead of the formal establishment of Council, which will be charged with executing a national a government-back National Sports Council, and was sports policy.attended by Kenrick Fullerton, Policy Advisor in the

Ministry of Youth Empowerment and Sports.

It's in keeping with the vision of institutional strengthening of existing sporting organisations in Carriacou and Petite Martinique, and the creation of a body to govern sports on the islands.

Chairman of the Carriacou and Petite Martinique Sports Council is Anderson Matheson, with Walt Williams as vice-chairman, Beverly Bartholomew as secretary, Nigel Wilson is treasurer, and Bryan Prince is assistant secretary/treasurer.

Anderson Matheson

Students at primary and secondary Affairs, declared the tournament open schools are the focus of the latest on Tuesday, May 25, by reiterating effort to further develop cricket in government's commitment to sports Carriacou and Petite Martinique as development on the sister islands. The they participated in the Gilbert start of the competition came only one B r a t h w a i t e S c h o o l s ' C r i c k e t week after the launch in Carriacou of a Tournament. government-backed Sports Council.

The competition is named after Gilbert Mr. Williams also challenged the young Brathwaite who was an avid player and players to be disciplined and to take lover of the sport from the village of seriously their cricket, which is one of Mt.Pleasant. the leading sports in the Caribbean.

The Division of Sports within the The students were also addressed by Area Ministry of Carriacou and Petite Education Officer Gertrude Niles; Martinique Affairs organised the tournament initiator Cosnel McIntosh; and competition with support from the Acting Sports Officer Keishroy DeRoche. Grenada Union of Teachers Carriacou They all noted the importance of sports in Sports Branch. the students' development process.

Left to right: Keishroy DeRoche, Cosnel McIntosh, Gertrude Niles & Javan WilliamsLeft to right: Keishroy DeRoche, Cosnel McIntosh, Gertrude Niles & Javan WilliamsHarvey Vale Government School

CARRIACOU & PETITE MARTINIQUE SPORTS COUNCIL LAUNCHED

SPORTS PLAYING AN INTEGRAL ROLE IN STUDENTS' DEVELOPMENT IN CARRIACOU & PETITE MARTINIQUE

cricketers in action


The future of netball in Carriacou & Petite & Petite Martinique Affairs, Senator Martinique is in safe hands. Dozens of George Prime, praised Diana Gittens, a students, from as young as six, are Kayak who has made it to the national participating in this year's inter-primary under-23 netball team. He noted that sports schools' netball competition. play an integral role in the development

process.

Six-year-old Grace Niles, a student of the Mt. Pleasant Government School, is playing Also in attendance at the opening in the competition organised by the Division ceremony were Education Officer of Sports in the Ministry of Carriacou & Gertrude Simon-Niles and Permanent Petite Martinique Affairs. She is the Secretary Bernadette Lendore-Sylvester. youngest player to ever participate in the Both commended the efforts of the competition since it started. teachers, and especially the players

themselves, for their participation in the tournament.Speaking at the competition's official

opening ceremony, Minister for Carriacou Grace Niles

Harvey Vale Government Petite Martinique RC

HIGH COMMENDATION FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL NETBALLERS ON THE SISTER ISLES

Hillsborough Government Mt. Pleasant Government

He loved cricket with a passion and once his cricket gears to his alma mater, Bishop's represented Grenada on the Windward College. His brother, Bernard Isaac – also a Islands Youth Cricket Team. Frank Carl past student of Bishop's College – made the Belmar continued playing cricket even after presentation on behalf of the family.migrating to the United States and building a career in the US Navy. Bernard said that while Frank is missed so

dearly, he is happy to make the donation to Upon his passing in April 2009, Frank's the school to assist with the development of family made a decision based on his deep cricket.love for cricket. They decided to donate all

School Pr inc ipa l Rholda Quamina and students were present as teacher Gavin Moses accepted the donation, which included bats and pads.

Both Mr. Moses and Ms. Quamina expressed their appreciation to Frank Belmar's family for the donation of the cricket gears.

DONATION OF CRICKET GEARS TO BISHOP'S COLLEGE


Another step has been completed in plans for development, the next step will be the establishing a commercial free zone on the 13- formulation of a site master plan.square-mile island of Carriacou. The latest move involves an assessment which has been

The visit came one month after the signing of the conducted of the proposed project site in memorandum of understanding between the Dumfries.Government of Grenada and the Brazilian company, Urbaniza.

The assessment was done by a Brazilian technical team which spent two days visiting Carriacou.

Minister for Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs, Senator George Prime, is hopeful that

While on the island, they examined the landside plans will come to fruition as government seeks to and waterside capacities of the Dumfries area. If improve the economy of Carriacou and Petite it is determined that the initial site is suitable for Martinique.

Team looking at the proposed site

part of the proposed Dumfries site

another view of the proposed site

About one month ago, the airport site, examining the government confirmed that facility, including the runway. Dynamic Investment Partners They are now expected to Limited, a St.Maarten based p r o d u c e a p r o j e c t company had received development plan for the permiss ion to conduct airport which was last discussions for the planning refurbished in 1994.and mobilising for the refurbishing and financing of Minister Prime said the visit is the airport. important since enhancing the

airport facility is critical in The project team on the fact- aiding in the economic finding mission included development of Carriacou company chairman, Melvin and Petite Martinique.Woodley, and Genera l Manager Anthony Conrad. Government, in the 2010 Only one airline, SVG Air, Representatives of a company

budget, allocated $950,000 provides service to Carriacou. chosen by government for the The two, accompanied by for refurbishing Lauriston However, with the planned refurbishing of Carriacou's Minister for Carriacou and Airport, which will be refurbishment of the airport, it Lauriston Airport have just Petite Martinique Affairs, renamed after former Prime is hoped that more carriers completed a fact-finding Senator George Prime, toured Minister Herbert Blaize. will be flying to the island.mission of the facility.

Dynamic Investment Partners General Anthony Conrad with Lauriston

Airport Manager David Andrew Manager

Terminal building with SVG Air on tarmac

BRAZILAIN TECHINCAL TEAM VISITED TO ASSESS SITE FOR DEVELOPMENT OF FREE ZONE

BRAZILAIN TECHINCAL TEAM VISITED TO ASSESS SITE FOR DEVELOPMENT OF FREE ZONE

DYNAMIC INVESTMENT PARTNERS LIMITED TEAM CONDUCTED FACT FINDING MISSION AT LAURISTON AIRPORT

Delegation inside of terminal building

present runway


The construction of the Top Hill/Belair Road is Senator George Prime, Minister for Carriacou and Petite progressing steadily with over 800ft of concrete Martinique Affairs, has commended the two project already used in getting the project completed. The contractors, Simon Lendore and Karl Benjamin, for the road is more than 2900ft in length. progress being made in finishing the road.

The road, which leads to the lone Princess Royal Meanwhile, government's road maintenance and Hospital, can be dubbed as a hallmark of the Tillman debushing program is on stream in Carriacou and Petite Thomas-led administration. Previous governments Martinique. had promised to fix the road but it was never fulfilled.

Another section of road being preparedworkers on the road project

Phase one of the Top Hill/Belair Road project is accomplishment of the Tillman Thomas administration as completed. previous governments never fulfilled their promise of

reconstructing the road.

Work is being done on the more than 2900ft of road and it's divided into two phase. This current phase of Meanwhile, another infrastructural project – financed the project is being undertaken by contractor Simon under the Basic Needs Trust Fund (BNTF) of the Lendore. The second phase has been awarded to Karl Caribbean Development Bank – is expected to commence Benjamin Construction Company. shortly. Bank official Samuel Maxwell, along with local

BNTF representatives, recently visited the island to finalise plans for the reconstruction of the Top Hill Senior The road, which leads to Carriacou's lone Princess Citizens' Home.Royal Hospital, can be considered a major

Contractor Simon Lendore

part of the new concrete road

WORK PROGRESSING STEADILY ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE TOP HILL/BELAIR ROAD

FINAL BATCH OF CONCRETE POURED ON PHASE 1 OF THE TOP HILL/BELAIR ROAD PROJECT

laying the final batch of concrete


The protection of the coastline of Carriacou and Petite rapidly disappearing into the sea as a result of coastal Martinique remains a top priority for the Ministry of erosion.Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs led by Senator the Hon. George Prime. They also did a follow up on a feasibility study for the

development of a new berthing terminal that was In the latest move, Engineering Consultants Richard initially carried out by Professor Andrew Chadick. In Flik and Rolando Rosano of the University of the West their report on the visit, the consultants would make Indies, St. Augustine Campus, have conducted a coastal recommendations justifying the need for a new port and protection assessment with the view of making identifying a suitable location.recommendations for improvement.

The team was accompanied by Crystal Narine, who As part of their itinerary, the two visited Petite conducted an environmental impact assessment of the Martinique, where the island's only playing field is Tyrrel Bay Marina in Harvey Vale.

Coastal Protection still a Top Priority

Engineering Consultants Richard Flix &

Rolando Rosano with PM resident Dexter Miller

Petite Martinique coastal erosion

Coastal protection on Lauriston stretch


The Ministry of Works is to play a deeper role in the design and supervision of government's capital projects on Carriacou and Petite Martinique.

Government intends to embark on a number of projects on the sister isles, but the Ministry of Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs has been without a civil engineer for the past few years.

The issue was discussed at a meeting held in Carriacou between Ministry of Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs officials, including Senator George Prime, and a visiting team from the Ministry of Works in St. George's.

They agreed that greater Ministry of Works involvement in projects will ensure that work is done in a more systematic and efficient manner.

Sen. Prime, Minister for Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs, noted that this is critical as government seeks to complete projects such as the refurbishment of the Top Hill Senior Citizens' Home, the construction of two retaining walls, and the repair of the Belair /Belvedere Road.

The assistance in designing and supervision by the Ministry of Works will aid in government getting value for money, Sen. Prime said.

The Ministry of Works' team included Chief Technical Officer, Cecil Harris; Head of Building, Mahasewar Ramnarine; Head of Road Maintenance, John St. Louis; and Head of Road Projects, Anthony Appiah.

During their stay in Carriacou and Petite Martinique, they visited sites that have been earmarked for infrastructural projects.

BETTER IMPLEMENTATION OF GOVERNMENT'S PROJECTS IN CARRIACOU AND PETITE MARTINIQUE

At the Hospital cistern siteAt the Hospital cistern site

Top Hill Senior Citizens Home

Standing left to right: John St.Louis, Anthony Appiah, Mahasewar Ramnarine, Minister Prime, Cecil Harris,& Dr. Everson Peters

Standing left to right: John St.Louis, Anthony Appiah, Mahasewar Ramnarine, Minister Prime, Cecil Harris,& Dr. Everson Peters

At Dover Hard Court


The twin-island parish of Carriacou and Petite During the two-day visit, the team also held discussions with Martinique could soon benefit from United Nations Minister for Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs, Senator funding to deal with the effects of climate change and the George Prime, and Policy Advisor Dr. Everson Peters.prevailing drought conditions.

The two sides examined possible U.N. technical and An assessment of drought-affected areas was recently financial assistance for coastal erosion projects, and for conducted by a U.N. team headed by Dr. Ivan Vera, who addressing the water shortage affecting Carriacou.was accompanied by colleagues Mark Bynoe and Gillian St. Bernard-James. The visit to Carriacou, which came on the advice of

Environment Minister Michael Church, is part of the The visit included stops at two of the most affected sites institutional arrangement for the coordination of – Tibeau and a section of Petite Martinique. Tibeau's activities of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS).problem is being caused by sand-mining, while a section of Petite Martinique has been experiencing constant Grenada, as chair of AOSIS, coordinated a major erosion into the sea. international environmental conference that was held

last year in Copenhagen, Denmark.

UN TEAM VISITED CARRIACOU AND PETITE MARTINIQUE

UN TEAM VISITED CARRIACOU AND PETITE MARTINIQUE

Eroded area in Petite MartiniqueEroded area in Petite Martinique

Tibeau areaTibeau area Coastal Erosion at Grand-Bay BeachCoastal Erosion at Grand-Bay Beach


A January visit to Carriacou by India's High Commissioner, Carriacou has also been experiencing a severe water crisis and Malay Mishra, is about to reap benefits for the 13-square-mile one of the issues discussed by the High Commissioner and island. Senator George Prime, Minister for Carriacou and Petite

Martinique Affairs, was conducting a techno-economic feasibility study of water management. They also explored the Carriacou has a rich boat-building history, especially in the setting up of a reverse osmosis plant, which would help ease village of Windward. It is now reported that a joint venture in the pressure on the water system.boat-building is being examined, as well as cooperation with

Carriacou by “Yojaka'' – a company that provides services in areas such as marine and shipping.

CARRIACOU SET TO BENEFIT FROM GRENADA-INDIA RELATIONS

Senator Gill, a maritime law specialist who was a member of the Grenada team on the Joint Boundary Commission that negotiated the treaty, says the choice of location for opening of the citizens' briefing sessions was not accidental.

He says the government decided to start in Petite Martinique because the island was very important in the negotiations with Trinidad.

Because of Petite Martinique, says the Senator, Grenada's coastal zone was extended by many miles, from the tip of Point Saline to the top edge of Petite Martinique.

A Grenada government minister says Carriacou and Petite Martinique played a “significant'' role in determining the Senator Gill added that without Carriacou and Petite coastline in Grenada's concluding of the maritime agreement Martinique, Grenada would have had considerably less with Trinidad and Tobago. coastline.

Senator Arley Gill, Minister of State with responsibility for Information and Culture, says that without Carriacou and Petite Martinique, Grenada would have been “mauled'' by Trinidad and Tobago.

He made the comment Tuesday, May 4, as government began a series of public sessions to brief citizens nationwide on details of the maritime treaty between Grenada and its oil-rich CARICOM neighbour.

The first citizens' briefing was Tuesday afternoon in Petite Martinique, with another later in the evening at the Hillsborough Government School in Carriacou.

Minister Prime with High Commissioner Mishra and his wifeMinister Prime with High Commissioner Mishra and his wife

Some of the residents in attendance

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Foreign Service Officer Alva Browne, who was an advisor on the Joint Boundary Commission, supported Sen. Gill in the Carriacou and Petite Martinique briefings with PowerPoint presentations that visually outlined the boundaries, the various negotiating positions, and the marine areas covered by the final agreement.

Both briefings were attended by Sen. George Prime, Minister for Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs; his Policy Advisor Dr. Everson Peters; and Javan Williams, Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs.

Sen. Prime says the briefings in Carriacou and Petite Martinique were another demonstration of the government's

According to Sen. Gill, management of fisheries stock will be policy and practice of inclusion.high on the agenda when Grenada opens maritime boundary talks with St. Vincent and the Grenadines in the “not-too-

Sen. Gill, who was roundly applauded after his presentation at distant future.''

the Hillsborough Government School, says there are a “good chance,'' and the “possibilities'' exist, of finding oil and gas at

He says discussions will also be held with St. Vincent on a the Carriacou and Petite Martinique end of the coastline.proposed “free zone for yachting,'' where vessels can move seamlessly across the borders of the two states.

He explained that the treaty also extends fishing opportunities for all local fishermen and women, including those of

Grenada also plans to start discussions with Venezuela shortly Carriacou and Petite Martinique.on reaching an agreement on their maritime boundaries.

Minister Prime & Junior Minister Gill

The lone female trainee, Nordica Phi l l ip , was g iven spec ia l commendation by Minister for Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs, Senator George Prime, who said the NDC administration, understands that training of young people is an investment in the nation's future.

One trainee Thomas Wilson has already set up a business, Wilson's The Community Development has just been conducted for 30 Electrical.Division within the Ministry of young people.

Carriacou and Petite Martinique Facilitators of the training program were Leslie Stewart, who conducted the electrical installation and telephone repairs aspect; while Maxsween Emmons did the training in auto mechanic repairs.

Affairs is empowering young Community Development Officer, people of the sister isles by Roxanne Cox, said the students providing them with skills training. demonstrated a keen interest in the training and they are now looking A 10-week training programme in f o r w a r d t o e m p l o y m e n t electrical installation, telephone opportunities. repairs and auto mechanic repairs

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION EMPOWERING YOUNG PEOPLE

Thomas Wilson accepting certificate

Nordica Phillip with Minister PrimeCommunity Development Officer Roxanne Cox

Participants with Ministry officials

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Junior McDonald, Fisheries Officer in George Prime; MP for Carriacou and resources for the benefit of all citizens, the Ministry of Carriacou and Petite Petite Martinique, Elvin Nimrod; and he added.Mar t in ique Affa i rs , has been Fisheries Officer in the Grenada commended for his efforts that have led Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and The fish market, which allows to the construction and official opening Fisheries, Johnson St. Louis. fishermen and women to conveniently of a fish market in Carriacou. conduct business indoors, is equipped

Mr. St. Louis, noting the importance of with an ice maker and storage facility.The construction of the new fish market the fishing sector to the national was s t a r t ed by the p rev ious economy, said that in the past five years administration, and was said to be a fishermen of Carriacou and Petite dream of Mr. McDonald who has Martinique landed a total of 4,058, 775 worked feverishly to improve the pounds of fish. The local market value fishing industry on the island. of the catch has been estimated at over

$28m.

The market is annexed to the Carriacou Branch of the Marketing and National Sen. Prime, in the featured address, said Importing Board. The official opening the administration of Prime Minister ceremony was attended by Works and Tillman Thomas recognises the Physical Development Minister Joseph importance of the fishing industry to Gilbert; Minister for Carriacou and the nation. Government is committed to Petite Martinique Affairs, Senator sustainably managing the fishing

NEW FISH MARKET OFFICIALLY OPEN IN CARRIACOU

NEW FISH MARKET OFFICIALLY OPEN IN CARRIACOU

A section of the crowd in attendanceA section of the crowd in attendance

Father Jimmy of the Roman Catholic Faith blessing fish market with Minister PrimeFather Jimmy of the Roman Catholic Faith blessing fish market with Minister Prime Fisheries Officer Junior McDonaldFisheries Officer Junior McDonald

Former fish market buildingFormer fish market building

Fresh fish inside of new fish marketFresh fish inside of new fish market

Ice from the ice makerIce from the ice maker

Minister Prime, fisherman Johnathan Stanisclaus and Fisheries Officer Johnson St. Louis

Minister Prime, fisherman Johnathan Stanisclaus and Fisheries Officer Johnson St. Louis


RELOCATION OF TOP HILL SENIOR CITIZENS HOMEResidents and staff of the Top Hill Senior Citizens' plans for the start of the work was made during a Home have been relocated to the Nurses' Hostel, recent visit to Carriacou by CDB official, Samuel close to the Princess Royal Hospital in Belair. The Maxwell, and Grenada representatives of the move comes as a result of the deteriorating BNTF.conditions at the home, the only functioning senior citizens' residence on the island.

Top Hill Senior Citizens' Home sustained major damage during the passage of Hurricane Ivan in 2004 and Hurricane Emily the following year. Since then, no serious repairs have been done on the home.

However, government – through financing from the Basic Needs Trust Fund (BNTF) of the Caribbean Development Bank – is now making preparations for the reconstruction of the home. Finalisation of Top Hill Senior Citizens HomeTop Hill Senior Citizens Home

Nurses Hostel - new location of Top Hill Senior Citizens HomeNurses Hostel - new location of Top Hill Senior Citizens Home


Producing a festival of class is the aim of the organisers of manifesto to “spare no effort to promote village maroon th festivals, regatta, big drum and Shakespeare Mas,'' as well the 45 annual Carriacou Regatta Festival.

as to “address the development of string band music and promote Carriacou and Petite Martinique as entertainment The Carriacou Regatta Festival Committee, in its centres by establishing a regional string band music determination to meet its objective, has begun preparations festival.''for the 2010 activities, which will be held from July 25 –

August 3.The Carriacou Regatta started in 1965 as a mere boat-racing event by yachtsman Linton Riggs, has grown to be one of Sen. George Prime, Minister for Carriacou & Petite the region's largest summer festivals.Martinique Affairs, recently met with festival committee

members in a show of government's support for the regatta. The organising committee is inviting nationals, as well as He reiterated a government pledge to ensure the proper tourists from throughout the region and the world, to visit execution of the festival, which has brought significant Carriacou for this year's sailing and aquatic activities that economic benefits to the people of Carriacou and Petite will be entwined with several onshore events, such as Martinique over four decades.donkey races, the greasy pole and the Ms. Aquaval Queen Show.The National Democratic Congress, which came to office

nearly two years ago, promised in its 2008 election

PREPARATIONS START FOR THE STAGING OF THE CARRIACOU REGATTA FESTIVAL

SUCCESSFUL STAGING OF THE 2010 CARRIACOU MAROON FESTIVAL



Minister for Carriacou and Petite enjoy a variety of cultural activities that The NDC promised to promote the Martinique Affairs, Senator George was highlighted by string band music. islands as entertainment centres of the Prime, and Minister for Tourism Glynis nation and as government, the party has Roberts, have hailed the Grenada Board kept its pledge by throwing its support This year's festival incorporated the of Tourism (GBT) for the successful behind the regional string band festival, inclusion of regional cultural and execution of the 2010 Carriacou Maroon which was produced by the GBT. string band groups, such as the and String Band Music Festival. Lashing Dogs of the British Virgin

Islands, Pembroke Cultural Group The ministers also commended the They noted that the return of the maroon from Tobago and the St. Lucia cadre of local volunteers who assisted festival to the cultural calendar is Cultural Youth Group. Their presence the GBT with the festival's production.important and timely, as it gives added to making the festival a success, Carriacou and Petite Martinique with many visitors expressing interest It is hoped that the development of the another opportunity to showcase our in return visits to Carriacou. Maroon and String Band Music Festival rich culture and traditions to the world. will be an added element in the

During the election campaign of 2008, enhancement of Carriacou's tourism The three-day festival commenced on the National Democratic Congress product.April 30 with a village maroon in (NDC) identified the development of Bogles. It culminated May 2 on the string music band music as critical to Also in attendance at the festival was famous Paradise Beach with scores of the economy of Carriacou and Petite Minister for Culture Senator Arley Gill and visitors intermingling with locals to Martinique. Minister of Health Senator Ann Peters.



May Pole Dancing

Flag Dancing

St. Lucia Cultural Group Country Boys String Band

Sharing of maroon food at Belair Heritage Village

Cooking of maroon food at Bogles

Tobago Cultural Group

Lashing Dogs-BVI

Quadrille Dancing

CCO Big Drum Group


Fleary, a cultural icon of the 13-square-mile island, is leader of the Central Seranaders string band group, and has participated in Carriacou's Parang Festival for many years.

Minister Prime said the inclusion of Carriacou and Petite Martinique on the GCF Board is a step that would aid in the setting up of the Carriacou and Petite

The Minister for Carriacou and Petite Martinique Martinique Festival Commission. Affairs has said that he anxiously looks forward to the establishment of a Festival Commission for the islands,

It is anticipated that the Commission will ensure better and welcomes their new representative on the Grenada planning and execution of the four major cultural Cultural Foundation (GCF).festivals of Carriacou and Petite Martinique: Parang, Regatta, Carnival and the Maroon and String Band

Senator Hon. George Prime is pleased with the Festival.appointment of well known violinist, Harrison Fleary, as Carriacou and Petite Martinique's representative on the

A concept paper on the proposed Commission will soon GCF Board of Directors. He replaces Christine David, be submitted to members of the various festival who is unable to continue on the GCF due to family committees' to solicit their feedback.engagements.

A just-concluded playwriting workshop in elements of drama, including storytelling, creating plot Hillsborough has been described as an attempt to and inciting action.reignite the love for drama and arts in schools across the Tri-island State of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Christine Fortune, Culture Officer, said the workshop is Martinique. the beginning of a series that is expected to lead to the

formation of drama groups in all schools in the nation.The Ministry of Culture workshop, for teachers of the six primary and two secondary schools in Carriacou Government also hopes to formulate and implement a and Petite Martinique, was conducted by well-known national cultural policy which would aid in the playwright, Francis Urias Peters. It covered various development of the arts, especially among young people.

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Carriacou & Petite Martinique Affairs - Newsletter (Volume 2, Issue 7 April - June 2010)

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