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The Workings of the
MINISTRY OF CARRIACOUPETITE MARTINIQUE AFFAIRS
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NewsletterNewsletterVolume 4, Issue 1
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Further enhancement to the
communication skil ls of
students attending Bishop's
College.
This as the school turned the
sod for the construction of a
language laboratory. The lab is
being constructed through
funding provided by the
Grenada Electricity Services
Ltd (GRENLEC) to the tune of
$130,000.00
The school over the years
attained a 75% pass rate in
E n g l i s h A a n d o t h e r
Languages offered at the CXC
Level . Principal Rholda
Quamina said the Language
Lab will play an important role
in the learning process.
Quamina added that it will also
provide students with the
technical tools to get the best
samples of pronunciation of
the language they are learn-
ing.
Speak ing on beha l f o f
GRENLEC at the sod turning
ceremony was Chief Engineer
Clive Hosten. He noted that
the company sees education as
an important aspect in the
country's development.
Minister for Carriacou and
Petite Martinique Affairs
Senator George Prime views
GRENLEC's contribution
towards education as a “won-
derful partnership between the
public and private sector'.
The Language Lab is being
constructed by Bald Head
Construction.
BISHOP'S COLLEGE IMPROVING
ITS LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT
Carriacou Branch Manager John McDonald,Chief Engineer Clive Hosten, Minister Prime &
Reverend Clement Francis
Kevin Richards of Bald Head Construction
GRENLEC's PRO Prudence Greenidge &BC Teacher William Paterson
Turning of the sod
Area Education Officer Rosaline Lendore& Principal Rholda Quamina
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A positive start to the school
term for the staff and students
of Bishop's College.
Mentors at the educational
institution placed second
among 45 secondary schools
in the Pearson Class of the
Year 2011 competition - the
first of its kind in the
Caribbean.
The competition organized by
Pearson, the world's leading
learning company- sought to
find an outstanding class or
school, whose achievements
told an inspiring story that
others could learn from.
Over 250 entr ies were
submitted from five Caribbean
countries Grenada, Jamaica,
G u y a n a , Tr i n i d a d a n d
Barbados.
Director of the Mentorship
p r o g r a m w h i c h w a s
established in October 2009,
Nadina Williams is elated and
said this has motivated the
students to give more of
themselves. The mentorship
program provides successful
mentoring relationships for all
children who need and want
them, thus fostering a better
school environment.
BISHOP'S COLLEGE RECEIVES REGIONAL AWARD
Pearson Rep Kingsley Alexander,
Guidance Counselor Nadina Williams,
Principal Rholda Quamina
Presentation to Mrs. Williams
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Known for the planning and
execution of the annual
Carriacou Parang Festival, the
Mt. Royal Progressive Youth
Movement is also playing their
part in educational develop-
ment.
The organization distributed
over one thousand (1000)
exercise books and pencils to
the pre-primary, primary and
secondary schools in the twin
isle parish.
Wallace Collins, President of
the organization which was
formed on March 12 , 1974,
noted that is their way of
contributing to the develop-
ment of the nation.
The Principals of the schools
all expressed their apprecia-
tion to the voluntary organiza-
tion. With some noting that the
gesture is very important as
from time to time students
would request such items.
The Ministry of Carriacou and
Petite Martinique Affairs led
by Senator George Prime
applauds the Mt. Royal
Progressive Youth Movement
for their contribution toward
the education sector.
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VOLUNTARY OGRANIZATION
CONTRIBUTES TO EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Guidance Counselor Rhonda McLawrence
with MRYPM Exercise books
Exercise books & Pencils
Presentation to Mt.Pleasant
Principal Mary Noel
Dover Government School Students
Presentation to Bogles Pre-School
Teacher Allison McDonald
Presentation to Windward Pre-School
Roxanne PollydoreTeacher
Dover Government School Teacher Terrance
McLawrence receives exercise books & pencils
Windward Pre-primary school students
Bogles Pre-primary students
President of the MRPYM Wallace Collins
addressing students of Dover Government School
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Government continues to
fulfill its promise of providing
better housing to the citizens
of the tri-island state.
Two (2) families in Carriacou
received the keys to their new
homes, by Minister for
C a r r i a c o u a n d Pe t i t e
Martinique Affairs Senator
George Prime.
The beneficiaries are Theresa
McFarlane and Junie Julien.
Ms. McFarlane, a single
mother who presently resides
at Lauriston noted her appre-
ciation for the construction of
her new home in Dumfries.
While, Ms. Julien who lost
her home to fire about a year
ago also expressed gratitude
to the Ministries of Carriacou
and Petite Martinique Affairs
and Housing for the rebuild-
ing of her house.
Minister Prime lauded the
efforts of the staff of the
Division of Housing, Patricia
P a t e r s o n a n d H u g h
Alexander; for continuing to
look after the housing needs
of citizens here.
Reverend Clement Francis of
the Anglican Faith blessed
the houses.
To continue to fulfill the
housing quest of citizens, a
delegation from the Ministry
of Housing led by Projects
Manger Joseph Noel and
officials from the Chinese
Embassy--- visited the island
to look at the development of
low income housing here.
NEW HOUSES FOR TWO IN CARRIACOU
House built for Juney Julien
Theresa McFarlane new home
Minister hands over keys to Ms. Julien
Presentation of keys to Ms. McFarlane
Minister Prime & Reverend Clement Francis
PS Sylvester with Ms. Julien and her kids
Chinese Officials meeting
with Minister Prime
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Developing a closer working
relationship with Grenadians
living abroad is part of
Government's development
plans.
And, as the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs prepares for the
Grenadian Homecoming in
August 2012, officials met with
r e t u r n i n g n a t i o n a l s i n
Carriacou to inform and seek
their participation in the
activities.
P e r m a n e n t S e c r e t a r y
Elizabeth Henry- Greenidge
said that its government's
intention through the Office of
Diaspora Affairs to build
partnerships between the
Diaspora communities and
home.
Also present at the meeting
was Consul General for New
York Derrick James who noted
that the Diaspora plays a
critical role in nation building
with over sixty (60) Grenadian
groups and organizations
existing in the New York area.
Minister for Carriacou and
Petite Martinique Affairs
Senator George Prime said that
the NDC administration
recognizes the importance of
the Diaspora and will utilize
the skills, resources and
experiences of nationals living
abroad.
Meanwhile Consul General
James presented a cheque of
US$1,100 to the Parish Priest of
the Hillsborough Roman
Catholic Church Father Carl
H a y n e s f r o m t h e
Independence Committee to
assist with rehabilitation work
on the church.
RETURNING NATIONALS IN CARRIACOU
PREPARE FOR THE GRENADIAN HOMECOMING
Section of returning nationals
‘Homecoming” logo
Another group of returning nationals
PS Sylvester & Foreign Service
Officer Tamara Courtney
Consul General Derrick James, PS Elizabeth
Henry-Greenidge and Minister Prime
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Steel pan music in Carriacou
and Petite Martinique will now
be taken on a new level.
Though Local Government is
not yet fully implemented, the
Local Government Office
through the initiative of
P e r m a n e n t S e c r e t a r y
Bernadette Lendore- Sylvester
was able to secure funding
from the Grenada Electricity
Services for a set of new steel
pans.
In a presentation ceremony
held at the Harvey Vale
Resource Centre, PS Sylvester
was elated to receive the pans
from John McDonald, Branch
Manager of the Grenada
Electricity Services.
Getting the pans from Trinidad
was no easy feat. However
through Mrs. Sylvester's
persistence they are now here
available for teaching the steel
pan program which was
introduced to the primary
schools, three years ago.
GRENLEC's Branch Manager
John McDonald, said the
electricity company is proud to
make a contribution towards
the development of culture and
praised Mrs. Sylvester for her
efforts.
Steel pan Tutor Leroy Sylvester
also offered his gratitude to
GRENLEC as he recalled
when the program commenced
a few years ago; it was done
with pans that out lived their
usefulness.
Also attending the presenta-
tion ceremony were Minister
NEW STEEL PANS FOR CARRIACOU
AND PETITE MARTINIQUE
CEO of GRENLEC Vernon Lawrence
PS Sylvester on pan
Students attending handing over ceremony
Students playing the new pans
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for Carriacou and Petite
Martinique Affairs Senator the
Hon. George Prime, Acting
Permanent Secretary Javon
Williams, Senior Culture
Officer David 'Peck Edwards
and officials of GRENLEC.
It is hoped that very soon
Carriacou will produce a steel
pan orchestra to participate in
the Nat iona l Panorama
Championship in Grenada.
Senior Culture Officer David “Peck” Edwards,
Steel pan Tutor Leroy Sylvester &
Reverend Clement Francis
GRENLEC's Branch Manager John
McDonald & Acting PS Williams
UNESCO SUPPORTS LOCAL GOVERNMENT
The support and input of citizens
is important, in ensuring the
successful implementation of
local government in Carriacou
andPetiteMartinique.
Therefore, the Local Government
OfficeledbyPermanentSecretary
Bernadette Lendore- Sylvester,
through funding provided by the
United Nations Educational,
Sc ien t i f i c and Cul tura l
Organization (UNESCO) con-
ducteda five (5)month training in
Civics and Local Government
Administration.
At the closing ceremony PS
Sylvester expressed profound
thanks to UNESCO and said the
training was conducted in several
communities in Carriacou and
Petite Martinique and involved
localfacilitators.
Thissheaddedshouldstrengthen
the community involvement in
fulfillingtheirconstitutionalright.
Showing support for the training,
Minister for Carriacou and Petite
Martinique Affairs Senator
George Prime said the NDC
administration is confident of
putting power in the hands of the
people.
He further reiterated that local
government cuts across party
lines and involves cooperating to
achievegoals.
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Twenty (20) farmers in
C a r r i a c o u a n d P e t i t e
Martinique will be receiving
assistance from a World Bank
project funded by the Japanese
Government.
The project is geared towards
assisting them to cope with
weather fluctuations, the
global financial crisis and food
shortage.
Pro ject Manager Rawle
Charles said that they will be
given assistance in three (3)
areas; harvesting and storing
rain water for livestock,
improvement of pastures and
fencing.
The water aspect of the project
commenced; with the con-
struction of a Ferro cement
water tank on the property of
farmer Adella Joseph.
Livestock Consultant Pweil
Mwasha and officers from the
Ministry of Agriculture were
on the island to oversee the
commencement of the project.
Head of the Agriculture
Division Benson Patrice noted
that this intervention will aid in
the positive development of
agriculture on the island.
Just about a month ago, the
A g r i c u l t u r e D i v i s i o n
embarked on a livestock
census which is intended will
assist in the proper planning
and execution of extension
services.
animals
Construction of ferro water tank
FARMERS IN CARRIACOU GETTING ASSISTANCE
Tank taking shapeTank taking shape
Farmer Adella Joseph
(black top) with workers
Farmer Adella Joseph
(black top) with workers
Benson Patrice- Head
of Agriculture Division
Benson Patrice- Head
of Agriculture Division
Livestock Consultant Pweil MwashaLivestock Consultant Pweil Mwasha
Tank taking shapeTank taking shape
Primary school students in the
twin- isle parish of Carriacou
and Petite Martinique are
contributing to the agriculture
sector through their 4H clubs.
Planting a variety of fruits and
vegetables such as tomatoes,
cassava, banana and water-
melon, they have proven that
they can till the soil and reap
benef i t s and they a lso
understand the importance of
agriculture to the nation's
economy.
The schools participated in the
4H Gardening Competition
received support from the
Division of Agriculture within
the Ministry of Carriacou and
Petite Martinique Affairs.
According to Acting 4H Co-
ordinator Jennifer Duncan,
through the garden initiative,
the fruits and vegetables
support the schools' feeding
programme, keeping in line
with the vision of the Grenada
Food and Nutrition Council of
eating what you grow and
growing what you eat.
Head of the Agriculture
Division Benson Patrice who
were part of the team visiting
the gardens noted how
impressed he was with the
level of farming done by the
students and said that his
Division will continue to
support them.
The Mt. Pleasant Government
School was awarded the prize
for the best school garden in
the tri-island state.
PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
CONTRIBUTE TO FOOD SECURITY
Lettuce grown by Hillsborough Government School
Patch-choi by Harvey Vale Government School
Produce from Mt. Pleasant Government School
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Building a good road
network in the twin isle
parish of Carriacou and
Petite Martinique is one
of Government's top
priorities.
Therefore, work contin-
ues on the 2 phase of
the Belair- Belvedere
road project. The 2188ft
of road is part of the
Public Works Division
projects which com-
menced in 2011.
Road Officer Anthony
Modeste, visited the
project site along with
Permanent Secretary
Bernadette Lendore-
Sylvester. He said he is
very satisfied; to see the
progress made on the
project, which is being
done by Neil Patrice
Construction Firm.
The Belair- Belvedere
road is of paramount
importance to the villag-
ers of the Northern
District and residents of
Petite Martinique; as it
connects them to the
Princess Royal Hospital.
Meanwhile, in continu-
ing government's quest
to improve the island
road, the Agriculture
Division in the process
of clearing the Sabazan/
Kendance road.
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ROAD WORK CONTINUES IN CARRIACOU
Contractor Neil Patrice &
Engineer Ricardo Anavitarte
PS Sylvester & Mr. Modeste on project site
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Work in progress
Improving the road networkin the twin isle parish ofCar r iacou and Pe t i t e
Martinique is one of govern-ment's top priorities.
The Community Develop-
ment Division within the
Ministry of Carriacou and
Petite Martinique Affairs
completed 300ft of concrete
pavement and drains in the
Belle Vue South area.
Community Development
Officer Roxanne Cox said
the work was done by Julien
Calliste Construction Firm
and the Division is pleased
to continue with road devel-
opment on the island.
The Bellevue South road is
one of the roads that lead to
the tri-village of Belle vue
South, Belmont and Harvey
Vale.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONTINUES ROAD DEVELOPMENT
Belle Vue road before
drain work start
Minister Prime greets worker
Completed drain and pavement
drain work start
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The deteriorating condition of
the Hillsborough Jetty was
brought to the fore by officials
of the Grenada Ports Authority.
General Manager Ambrose
Phillip along with other port
officials met with stakeholders
in Carriacou, highlighting the
present state of the main port
on the island and the need for
its replacement.
Showing pictures of eroding
piles and cracks on the
structure, Port Manager Ian
Evans said that they are now
looking at their options;
whether to replace the one in
Hillsborough or develop new
port facilities in Tyrell Bay.
H e n o t e d t h a t w h i l e
Hillsborough is near to the
centre of activities and allows
easy navigational approach,
there is no room for expansion.
Therefore, the Tyrell Bay area is
the best site for a future port as
it affords the opportunity for
future economic expansion.
Minister for Carriacou and
Petite Martinique Affairs
Senator George Prime also
attended the meeting which
was held at Hotel Laurena. He
said government supports the
development of new port
facilities on the island; as this
w o u l d a i d i n b u s i n e s s
development.
The construction of new port
facilities is expected to cost
approximately US$2.6m
DEVELOPMENT OF NEW PORT FACILITIES FOR CARRIACOU
Hillsborough Jetty
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Though, only 3 or 4 years of
age, students of the pre-
primary schools in Carriacou
showed that they have athletic
skills.
They participated in the 1 ever
inter pre-primary sports meet
at the Hillsborough Recreation
Ground.
At the end of the fun filled day,
the athletes in green and white
of the Hillsborough Pre-
Primary School reigned
supreme, copping the first
position.
st
1 EVER INTER- PRE-PRIMARY SPORTS HELDST
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The athletes of Hillsborough
G o v e r n m e n t S c h o o l
overwhelmed their opponents
for yet another year at the
Inter-primary sports meet.
The athletes in green and
white were a force to reckon
with on the tracks, dominating
most of the races in the meet
which was held at the
Lauriston mini-stadium.
T h e C a r r i a c o u R i b e n a
sponsored GUT Inter-primary
sports meet saw participation
from all six (6) primary schools
on the island, including Petite
Martinique, who was absent
for a number of years.
INTER-PRIMARY SPORTS MEET 2012
Hillsborough Government School
L'Esterre RC School
Dover Government
Petite Martinique RC
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Mt. Pleasant Government
Harvey Vale Government
Races in action & Medal presentation
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The coming together of two
islands to showcase their
athletic talents, has been
h i g h l y c o m m e n d e d b y
Minister for Carriacou and
Petite Martinique Affairs
Senator the Hon. George
Prime.
His statement was made at the
2 inter-island secondary
schools games held at the
Lauriston.
The games saw participation
from Hillsborough Secondary,
Bishop's College and Union
Island Secondary.
At the end, although Bishop's
College won the march past of
athletes, they had to settle for
second place as Hillsborough
Secondary athletes gave them
keen competition both in the
field and track events. Union
Island Sec placed 3 .
Some of the outstanding
athletes were Jeremy Warrick,
Mickel Joseph, Joylyn Enoe
and Denzel Adams.
nd
rd
INTER- ISLAND SPORTS 2012
Bishop's College
Union Island Secondary School
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Hillsborough Secondary School
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2012 IN PICTURESPrime Minister's Independence Best Village 2012
WINDWARD
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BELAIR- BOGLES
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SOUTH SIDE - L'ESTERRE/BBH
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AND THE WINNER OF THE PRIME MINISTER'S
BEST VILLAGE COMPETITION
PETITE MARTINIQUE
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SOUTH SIDE- L'ESTERRE/ BBH
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BEAUSEJOUR
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MT. PLEASANT- MT. ROYAL
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In a show of patriotism,
athletes from the secondary
and primary schools in
Car r iacou and Pet i te
Martinique participated in
the 2012 Independence
Road Race.
The activity which was
organized by the Sports
Division of the Ministry of
Car r iacou and Pet i te
Martinique Affairs saw the
r e t u r n o f t h e Pe t i t e
Martinique Roman Catholic
School, who did not partici-
pate for the last two years.
This year saw a change in
the route, in years gone by
the race started in the south
of the island; however this
2012 INDEPENDENCE ROAD RACE A SUCCESS
Athletes warming up
Primary girls in action
Winner in the primary boys race Deon
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year's activity saw athletes
commencing the race in the
town of Hillsborough went
through Belair, Top Hill and
back to Hillsborough.
At the end of the race; Cora
Peters of the L'Esterre RC
School took the first position
in the primary girls' division.
Peters was also last year's
w i n n e r . H o w e v e r ,
Hillsborough Government
School athletes Krystelle
George and Samisha
Thomas captured the sec-
ond and third position
respectively.
In the primary boys division,
D e o n W i l l i a m s o f
Hillsborough Government
School placed first while
J o s h E d m u n d o f t h e
L'Esterre RC School second
and Trevon Modeste of Mt.
P leasan t Gover nment
School third.
The secondary girls division
s a w a t h l e t e s f r o m
Hillsborough Secondary
School dominating, captur-
ing the first, second and
third positions in the per-
sons of Briana Joseph,
Karita Roseman and Kizzy
Stewart.
2 & 3 place winners- primary boysnd rd
Ministry of Carriacou & Petite Martinique Affairs
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YOUTH ON THE BLOCK
YOUTH REVIVAL
YOUTH DEBATE
FOOD FEST
YOUTH EXPLOSION
SUMMER PROGRAMME
GARDEN FAIR
YOUTH PARLIAMENT
Venue: Windward, Carriacou
Date: 21st June, 2012
Coordinators: Nazim Gay & Joshin Nimrod
Venue: Tennis Court
Date: 2nd June 2012
Coordinators: Tiffany DeRoche & Georgina Ray
Venue:
Date: 4th July- 3rd October, 2012
Coordinators: Sherwin Plenty & Gloria Fortune
Venue: Hillsborough Market Grounds
Date: 17th June 2012
Coordinators: Charisse Bristol& Norrisa Simon
Venue: Hillsborough Recreation Grounds
Date: 2nd -6th July, 2012
Coordinators: Tiffany DeRoche & Georgina Ray
Venue:
Date: 9th – 27th July 2012
Coordinators: Youth Staff
Venue: Botanical Gardens
Date: 31st August 2012
Coordinators: Norrisa Simon & Sherwin Plenty
Venue:
Date: 15th November, 2012
Coordinators: Gloria fortune, Georgina Ray
YOUTH ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR 2012
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