The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has congratulated Saint Lucia on its 40thAnniversary of Independence. CARICOM Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque, in a congratulatory message to Prime Minister Hon Allen Chastanet, said there was much for the Government and People to be proud of as the country has moved resolutely along the path to development. He said this […]
As Grenada celebrates its Forty-Fifth Anniversary of Independence on Wednesday 7 February, Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary-General, Ambassador Irwin LaRocque has lauded its “global mark” in academia, diplomacy and sport as “impressive.” The Secretary-General offered the Community’s “warmest congratulations” to the people and government of Grenada, noting that they have “shown great resilience in maintaining a […]
A Nation’s Struggles Continue Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique are celebrating another anniversary of independence. February 7 marks 45 years since our red, green and gold flag was hoisted, signifying our political independence from our colonial ruler Britain. The independence activities of each year are broadly embraced by the nation – and rightly so. The […]
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has extended congratulations to the Government and People of St. Vincent and the Grenadines on the celebration of their Thirty-Ninth Anniversary on Independence, Saturday 27th October 2018. Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque, in a congratulatory message to Vincentian Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves, said “the chosen theme for […]
CARICOM has greatly benefited from the commitment and dedication of the Government and people of Jamaica, Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque has said as he extended congratulations on the country’s 56th Anniversary of Independence. “Over the years, your country has contributed significantly to the integration movement and I look forward to continuing this strong track record […]
Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell delivered the feature address to mark Grenada’s 44th Anniversary of Independence, but with General Elections looming on the horizon, the Political Leader of the New National Party “NNP” grasped the opportunity to urge Grenadians to be part of the electoral process. “We must also be prepared to carry out our […]
Prime Minister, Dr. the Right Honourable Keith Mitchell, Address to Nation On the occasion of the 44thAnniversary of Independence February 7, 2018 Ladies and gentlemen…. Fellow Grenadians, Carriacouans and Petite Martiniquans, Patriots, all… On this 44th anniversary of independence, we stand here today proud and inspired about our place in the world; inspired by the […]
Mexico congratulates Grenada and its people on the 44th anniversary of its independence. President Peña Nieto of Mexico sent a letter to Her Excellency Cécile La Grenade, Governor General of Grenada, and to the Hon. Keith Mitchell, the Prime Minister, in which he expressed his intention of consolidating the relations between the two nations based […]
By John N Telesford, Lecturer – TAMCC Independence suggests that a nation is sovereign and has the autonomy (freedom) to make its own choices. Since 1974, Grenada was declared independent or was provided the right of a sovereign nation-charting its own development pathway. The year 2018, marks 44 years of Grenada’s independence and this birthday is […]
