Carnival
Grenadians prominent at Toronto Carnival
By Lincoln DePradine Toronto’s annual carnival culminated last weekend, with Grenadian-Canadians prominent in the festival as organizers, volunteers, performers and masqueraders. The grand street parade, the highlight of the carnival, attracted more than 10,000 masqueraders on Saturday, August 5. Visitor attendance was estimated at close to two million people. Each year, organizers select someone as […]
National Address by Prime Minister of Grenada and Minister for National Security Honourable Dickon Mitchell
Fellow Grenadians, It is that special time of year, once again. Spicemas 2023 promises to be one of our most vibrant celebrations to date and I hope that you are all experiencing the familiar feeling of excitement that the festivities, the summer months, and the joy that visiting friends and family members bring to our […]
Grenadian is General Manager of Toronto Carnival
By Lincoln DePradine Ever since carnival masquerading was brought to Toronto, Grenadians have played a leading role in organizing the festivities. The inaugural summer carnival, held in 1967 to commemorate Canada’s 100th independence anniversary, was called “Caribana’’. Among the founders of Caribana were Grenadians Dr Jean Augustine, a former Canadian Member of Parliament, and the […]
Trinidad & Tobago Tourism
Basil Springer Column (FEBRUARY 26, 2023) The economies of the Caribbean are heavily dependent on tourism. Trinidad and Tobago’s (T&T) economy, unlike that of most of the English-speaking Caribbean countries, has been led by growth in the petroleum and petrochemical industries. The major annual tourism event, our Carnival extravaganza, has just concluded successfully after an […]
Ministry of Culture to Provide Financial Support to all Groovy and Soca Finalists for Polytechnics, Confetti, and CO2 Effects as Part of Their Stage Presentation
St. George: August 4, 2022: The Ministry of Culture is supporting local artistes who are participating in the Groovy and Soca Finals at the National Stadium on Friday. During a meeting with the artistes on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, agreement was reached on measures to provide support for the artistes’ on-stage presentations. They include, covering […]
People’s Republic of China Donates to SMC
The People’s Republic of China has donated Forty Thousand ($40,000) EC Dollars to the Spicemas Corporation, to help ensure the successful staging of Spicemas 2022. The grant was handed over on Thursday morning to Minister for Youth, Sports, and Culture Hon. Ron. Redhead and Chief Executive Officer of Spicemas Corporation Mr. Kelvin Jacob, by Ambassador […]
Three New Monarchs Crowned for Saint Lucia Carnival 2022
(Castries – Monday, July 11, 2022) – After an exciting weekend of intense competition, three new kings have been crowned for Saint Lucia Carnival 2022. Copping this year’s Groovy Monarch title for the third time was Ricky T, with the song “Mal Pale”. Crowd favourite for the power soca segment, Fross, took the title of Power Soca […]
Island Sea Fest & Royal Caribbean International will Cruise to Trinidad’s Carnival in 2023
MIAMI, FL (Jul. 19th, 2021) – Island Sea Fest has just announced a partnership with the world’s leading cruise line, Royal Caribbean International, for an eleven night cruise that features a five night stop at the magical celebration that is Trinidad’s famous Carnival in February 2023. The cruise departs from beautiful San Juan, Puerto Rico […]