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The Workings of the
MINISTRY OF CARRIACOU PETITE MARTINIQUE AFFAIRS
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EDUCATIONOfficials of the Ministry of Legal foundation of the governing
Affairs have met with students of institutions of Grenada.
primary and secondary schools The working draft Constitution in Carriacou as part of the is proposing, among other
things, a change in the Head of
started in Grenada several
months ago.
M r . B r a n c h n o t e d t h e
significance of the exercise, ongoing constitution reform saying it's important that the process. process involves all citizens.
State from Governor General to The Constitution of Grenada is President.the fundamental or most
During the consultation with the
primary schools, the issue of the
change of the name of state was
raised. Teachers expressed the
view that Carriacou and Petite
Martinique should be included
as part of the name. The Ministry's team was headed
by Lead Consultant, Professor For years the people of
Simeon McIntosh, and included Carriacou and Petite Martinique
Senior Legal Counsel, Robert have been clamouring for the important law of the nation, Branch.names of the two islands to be Professor McIntosh said. He included on the Grenada added that the reform is being passport cover.undertaken to strengthen the
It's the first time the team has met
with students at the primary
level, since the reform process
CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM PROCESS BROUGHT TO THE SCHOOLS
Dover Government
Harvey Vale Government
Mt. Pleasant Government
L'Esterre RC
Senior Legal Counsel Robert Branch and Professor Simeon McIntosh
Presentation of book on “Constitutional Reform
Hillsborough Government
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I n t e l l i g e n c e , D r a m a , Government, saying that it will Confidence, the skills displayed enhance accountability and at Carriacou Health Services provides better service delivery
th to the people.(CHS) on November 15 as young parliamentarians debated
Parliament and creates avenues for them to air their views on matters of national importance.
While the seven (7) member Opposi t ion led by Klint A l e x a n d e r r e s o u n d i n g l y the resolution, “Be it resolved disagreed that this is not the time that this bill titled: Local
Government Act of Carriacou and Petite Martinique 2011 be duly enacted and take effect from
stJanuary 1 2012.
Minister for Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs, Senator
as the nat ion 's f inancial resources cannot support central and local government.
T h e e i g h t ( 8 ) m e m b e r Government side led by Prime Minister Keshroy DeRoche
George Prime commended the young parliamentarians for their efforts. He also expressed his
Minister for Youth Empower-ment and Sports, Hon. Patrick Simmons noted that this
stood united and firm, agreeing provides a chance for young with the proposed resolution that people to experience firsthand this is the time for Local the process and protocols of
YOUTHS SHOWCASED THEIR DEBATING SKILLS
Police Boys Club
Youth Parliamentarians with sponsors,Ministers Prime & Simmons
Police Rangers Club
Members of the Government Side
PM DeRoche addressing the house
Selvon Ray receives prize from Republic Bank Officer Peter Compton
Youth Parliamentarians awaitthe arrival of the Prime Minister
Hon. Patrick Simmons, Minister Prime and President of the Senate Hon. Joan Purcell
Members of the Opposition
Opposition Leader Klint Alexander
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for the opposition by Grenada Ray and DeRoche were Cooperative Bank. In addition, presented with a copy of the Tiffany DeRoche was awarded book” Vision of Change” written the prize for the best female by President of the Senate Joan speaker and Hugh Alexander, the Purcell, they participated in the prize f or the most informative National Youth Parliament in Speaker on the government side Grenada. by Grenada Cooperative Bank.
gratitude for being part of such an important event.
At the end of the debate Selvon Ray was awarded the prizes for best debater by Republic Bank and most informative speaker
Presentation of book by Hon. Purcell
Selvon Ray & Tiffany DeRocheHugh Alexander- Most Informative
Speaker: Government Side
He arrived in Carriacou as a United College– one of the nation's top school, built stationary desks and States Peace Corps volunteer at secondary schools. At the launch of seats in all the classrooms. what was then Hillsborough Junior the 2011 netball and football Secondary. Eventually, he became competitions the school unveiled Rholda Quamina, current principal the longest-serving principal of Nachajko House. It's the school's o f B i shop ' s Co l l ege , s a id Bishop's College. Now, to show fourth house. Nachajko's primary objective was appreciation to Kenneth Nachajko, to ensure students earned a sound Bishop's College has named a house educational foundation.after him.
Teacher Ackayda Stafford, in a tribute to Nachajko, remembered his tenure at Bishop's College. Beginning in 1974, Nachajko
In keeping with this objective, and According to Stafford, Nachajko served 21 years at Bishop's through Nachajko's initiative, did all the maintenance work on the
BISHOP'S COLLEGE PAYS TRIBUTE TO PAST PRINCIPAL
Bishop's College students 21 balloons saluting Mr. Nachajko
Members of Nachajko's House
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Affairs, Javan Williams. He admonished students to take their educational journey seriously.
Educators such as Nachajko, he said, have set a solid platform on which the students must build.
Joining in acknowledging the work Bishop's College was the first of the of Mr. Nachajko towards the nation's schools to have students sit education sector here was Acting written Computer Studies exams at Permanent Secretary in the Ministry the external level.of Carriacou and Petite Martinique
Principal Rholda Quamina, PS Williams & Rev. Clement Francis
Playing netball on one of Nachajko's projects- hard court
S e c o n d w a s H i l l s b o r o u g h Government School student Jamiah John who received a notebook
To honour the work of the late She was one of the key figures in Literacy Officer Michelle Coy, the promoting and improving the Mt. Pleasant and Grand-Bay reading levels of s tudents Organization USA sponsored a throughout the islands of Carriacou reading competition in her name.and Petite Martinique. computer while Mt. Pleasant
student Abia Andrew placed third and got an iPod.
The competition which was held in conjunction with the Division of President of the New York based Education saw participation from organization Lydia McLean said seven primary schools. they believe that reading is
fundamental for success and the At the end L'Esterre RC School was development of any country. It is victorious in the person of Roshaun their hope that the competition will Lendore. He received a prize of a motivate young people here to laptop. strive to be good readers.
FORMER LITERACY SPECIALIST HONOURED
Michelle's Family at the reading competition
Participants
Participants
Jamiah John receives her prize fromPreisdent Lydia McLean
Abia Andrew and member of theorganization Keith Samuel
Top 3 readers with members o f the organization
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Through Michelle's initiative Lawrence received a regional and support, in 2009 Grade 3 award from the Caribbean
Centre of Excellence for Teacher Training whose aim is to reduce illiteracy and underachievement in schools.
Michelle sadly passed away in
teacher at the Hillsborough Government School Veronica
November 2009 and to also recognize her work, a plaque was presented to her mother Cicely Coy.
Former Education Officer Gertrude Simon- Nilespresents certificate of participation
Secretary of the organization Sarah Quashie
Presentation of Plaque to Michelle's Mom Cicely Coy
organizations and implored on students the importance of reading, noting that it aids in their overall development.
Friends through Books was started in 2009 by Americans Graham and Kyle Ashby of Idaho. The interest of the family-run group is improving the lives of students by enhancing learning opportunities through the provision of books and other educational materials.
Two non-profit organizations, intent on encouraging students to make reading part of their lives, have made contributions of books to the Carriacou Community Library.
The donations from Friends through Books and the Ashby Windward Foundation to librarian Judy Jones were made at a ceremony that was attended by Area Education Officer, Gertrude Simon-Niles.
Ms. Simon Niles applauded the efforts of the
STUDENTS ENCOURAGED TOMAKE READING PART OF LIFE
Area Education Officer Gertrude Simon- Niles with Ashby Windward Foundation administrator Corine Miles
The Ashby Windward Foundation has been playing a significant role in the lives of the people of Carriacou
and Petite Martinique by contributing not just to education, but also to the medical sector.
Carriacou's two secondary schools – Bishop's College and Hillsborough Secondary – have also been the recipients of education supplies from Friends through Books and the Ashby Windward Foundation.
Presentation to Hillsborough Secondary School student
Presentation to BC principal Rholda Quamina
with students of Bishop's College
Ashby girls with librarian Judy Jones
Students at the books donation
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Sir Carlyle, in a message to launch essay, art and poetry competitions. the celebrations, said the success of There will also be vil lage the programme also requires the financial support of the business community and other groups and individuals.
Singing, poetry and dancing signaled the launch in Carriacou and Petite Martinique of a year of activities to commemorate the
celebrations with traditional food and back-in-time music and fashion.
The launch was attended by students from all primary and secondary schools in Carriacou and Petite Martinique and officials of the Ministry of Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs.
Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Princess Elizabeth became Queen Elizabeth on February 6, 1952, upon the passing of her father, King George VI. On being crowned Queen of Great Britain she also accepted the position of Head of the
Some of the proposed activities for the year-long celebration, which will culminate in June 2012, include
The celebrations are being held under the distinguished patronage of Sir Carlyle Glean, Governor General, and Lady Glean. The ac t i v i t i e s a r e s eek ing t he involvement of all citizens, especially the youth, in marking 60 Commonwealth, of which the years of Queen Elizabeth's nation-state of Grenada is a accession to the British throne. member.
Bishops' College School Choir
LAUNCH OF QUEEN'S DIAMOND JUBILEE YEAR LONG CELEBRATIONS HELD IN CARRIACOU
Dover Government School students singing“Brighten your corner”
Queen Awardees Benjamin Coy &Dexter Leggard at the launch
Area Education Officer Gertrude Simon- NilesActing PS Williams & GG Aide-de-Camp
GG with members of the Planning Committee
people in attendance at the launch
Students of Mt. Pleasant Government dancing
other students in attendance
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The farming com-munity of Carriacou and Petite Martinique has proven that the twin-isle parish can sustain i t se l f as global food prices continue to rise.
Showcasing a wide variety of locally produced fruits and vegetables such as bluggo, oranges, plantain, peppers a n d c o r n , t h e y observed Word Food Day 2011 with an
IMPRESSIVE SHOWCASE OF LOCAL FRUITS
AND VEGETABLES
IMPRESSIVE SHOWCASE OF LOCAL FRUITS
AND VEGETABLES
impressive exhibition on the grounds of the Hillsborough Vendors Market.
The hard work and dedication of farmers, fishermen and agro-processors were highly commended by Minister for Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs, Senator George Prime, along with Division of Agriculture officials.
Several farmers received awards. They included Norge Patrice, Gabriella DeRoche, Maudlyn Stewart and Septimus Jaffier.
The celebrations were extra special for farmer, Oscar Blair, who received the Food and Agriculture Organization World Food Day bronze medal.
According to Senior Agriculture Officer, Benson Patrice, Blair is deserving of the medal. He noted that Blair has provided invaluable contribution to the agriculture sector here, not only through the planting of fruits and vegetables, but also in making available his machinery to the Agriculture Division and the entire farming community.
Adding to the success of the celebrations was live entertainment by local string band, Country Boys.
Minister Prime presents FAO bronze medal to farmer Oscar Blair
Minister Prime presents FAO bronze medal to farmer Oscar Blair
Bernadette Samuel recognized for her work in farming
Bernadette Samuel recognized for her work in farming
PS Williams and Farmer Gabriella DeRoche
PS Williams and Farmer Gabriella DeRoche
Award to Rose St. HillaireAward to Rose St. Hillaire
Farmers are benefiting from the project which has involved the construction of three goat pens and the introduction of hybrid goats. The project is funded to the tune of US$40,000 from the Caribbean Agriculture Research Institute and the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation in Agriculture.
During the 2011 World Food Day celebrations at the Hillsborough Vendors Market, two farmers – Kelvin Bubb and Peter Guadeloupe – received goats. The animals are offspring of the project at Carlyle Patrice Farm.
Senior Agriculture Officer, Benson Patrice, said his Division is happy that the goat-rearing project has come to fruition.
The Agriculture Division, he explained, is committed to ensuring that Carriacou and Petite Martinique becomes the “centre of excellence for small ruminants' production.''
A goat-rearing project, which was launched by the Division of Agriculture in the Ministry of Carriacou and Petite Each year, the nation produces 18,000 pounds of goat meat and Martinique Affairs in 2009, is today reaping success. imports 12,000 pounds.
GOAT REARING PROJECT REAPING SUCCESS
Goats from goat rearing project
goat pen @ Carlyle Patrice farmHanding over of goats by Carriacou
Farmers Association Harrison Fleary
The development of a green space is He says it is hoped that a park on the being proposed as the Agriculture outskirts of the pond will be created Division within the Ministry of where persons can host different Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs activities like picnics.resuscitates one of the oldest ponds on the island.
The Division headed by Benson Patrice heeded to the call of villagers to clean the Belair pond and bring back life to it.
Following the severe drought of 2009-According to Patrice, the pond is a 2010, the Agriculture Division significant landmark and holds a embarked on the cleaning and special meaning to villagers, in the resuscitating of several wells and olden days people from different ponds, to ensure that a similar situation villages journeyed there for water. do not reoccur where water had to be
barged in from Grenada.
DEVELOPMENT OF A GREEN SPACE PROPOSED
Agriculture Excavator used to resuscitate pond
Belair Pond
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Farmers and agro-processors in Carriacou and Petite Martinique will soon have the option of producing and packaging their products at a central location.
thought it necessary to support the farmers and agro-processors in agro-processors here to assist them their quest to manufacture value in better marketing and selling their added products. products locally, regionally and
internationally.Patrice stated that the mill house will also be used as a place where
As the Division of Agriculture they can properly package their within the Ministry of Carriacou products. This will enhance the and Petite Martinique Affairs is in production, display and marketing the process of constructing a mill of their agro-processed goods, he house on lands close to the Belair added.Nursery.
This project comes on the backdrop Noting the abundance of fruits and of a number of training workshops vegetables produced on the island; that were held with support from the the Division led by Benson Patrice Grenada Bureau of Standards for
Mill house foundation
MILL HOUSE UNDER CONSTRUCTIONCLOSE TO BELAIR NURSERY
taking shape
BOYS CAMP 2011- IN PICTURESTHEME: “ GIVING BOYS' THE BEST POSSIBLE START IN LIFE”
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Tilling the soil and rearing animals
to provide food for the twin-island
parish of Carriacou and Petite
and Petite Martinique Affairs Agriculture Organization has been
presented him with a weed eater to cultivating the land for the past 20
assist with the clearing of his farm
lands.
Martinique may be viewed by
some as a tedious task.
However, there are some hard
w o r k i n g a n d d e d i c a t e d Jaffier, a few months ago proudly individuals who have accepted the produced a 13 hand bunch of challenge. Two such farmers are bananas. He said that the weed
eater will aid in making his work
easier especially now that his
pigeon peas have started to
blossom and needs to be cleared of years. He is growing a wide weeds. variety of produce on five (5)
acres of land this include grapes,
passion fruit, sorrel and cassava.
Agriculture Officer Benson Septimus Jaffier and Oscar Blair; Patrice who visited both farms both have openly demonstrated was very impressed with the level their diligence in contributing to of production and noted that his the food security of the islands. Division will continue to work
a l o n g w i t h t h e f a r m i n g To recognize the work done by community to develop the While Blair, a bronze medal Jaffier, the Agriculture Division agriculture sector here.recipient by the Food and within the Ministry of Carriacou
HIGH PRODUCTIVITY BYCARRIACOU FARMERS
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The Windward Fish Centre, which underwent two months
more comfortable and create of repairs by the Division of
$85,000 was collected from the improvements in the fishing Agriculture, has now been
sale of ice through the industry.reopened.
Hi l l sborough marke t to
The Windward Fish Centre was constructed between 1985 and 1986 under the Herbert Blaize fishermen and others, during The centre, equipped with administration to help with fish the period June 2010 to July fishermen's lockers and cold export from Carriacou and 2011. storage facility, will provide Petite Martinique. convenience for fisher folks in
He suggested that there may be the boatbuilding village of Operations at the centre had need to further decentralize Wi n d w a r d , D o v e r a n d ceased but the government of services to fisher folks. surrounding areas.Pr ime Minis ter Ti l lman Thomas, which was elected to Speaking at the reopening office in 2008, had committed ce remony, Min i s t e r fo r to repairing and reopening it.C a r r i a c o u a n d P e t i t e
Martinique Affairs, Senator The centre is in addition to a
George Prime, said the NDC new fish market that was
administration understands the opened in Hillsborough.
importance of the fishing industry to the economy.
Head of the Agriculture Division, Benson Patrice,
He said the centre will make life disclosed that more than
for the fishermen and women
Minister Prime cuts ribbon to fishermen locker area with fisherman Norge Patrice
Father James blessing the building whileMinister Prime & Fisheries Officer Junior
McDonald looks on
Jetty close to the fish centre
WINDWARD FISH CENTRE REOPENED
Head of Agriculture Benson Patrice, Father James of the Roman Catholic Faith
Minister Prime, Acting PS Williams &ASP Sebastian Mitchell,
Section of the crowd at the reopening
fishing vessel
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Initiators of the Dover Hard Though the group is now Court Project have contributed defunct, Past President Norland towards the completion of the Cox along with member Isaac court. Cudjoe said they are very happy
Community Group; Concerned Citizens of the Northern District
After work stopped on the project a few years ago, the Community Development Division within the Ministry of Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs embarked on this as part presented a $10,000 cheque to
to make the contribution as they of their 2011 capital projects. Permanent Secretary with view the court as very significant r e spons ib i l i t y fo r Loca l for the development of the area. PS Sylvester in accepting the G o v e r n m e n t B e r n a d e t t e
contribution stated that the f i n a n c i a l a s s i s t a n c e demonstrates the government's philosophy of public-private partnership.
The idea for the court was born almost 13 years ago after residents noted that the children of Dover and surrounding areas Lendore-Sylvester to assist with needed a safe environment for the fulfilling of their pet project.playing and sporting activities.
Men hard at work on Dover Hard Court
Members of Concerned Citizens of the Northern
District with PS Sylvester (black suit) & Community Development Division Officers
Dover Hard Court beforeconcrete poured
INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT –PUBLIC WORKS & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMUNITY GROUP CONTRIBUTES TO DOVER HARD COURT PROJECT
Men hard at work on Dover Hard Court
Presentation of cheque
concrete poured
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The Divisions of Public Works and Community For more than 20 years, they have been clamouring for Development in the Ministry of Carriacou and Petite the improvement of the road which forms part of the Martinique Affairs are hard at work as they have round-the-island network.embarked on several infrastructure projects throughout the twin-isle parish.
The Mt. Pleasant project is being led by contractor Ronald Gittens, and provides employment for over 10 On the eastern side of Carriacou, in the village of Mt. persons within the community.Pleasant, residents have welcomed the construction of
over 800ft of concrete road and drainage.
GOVERNMENT EMBARKS ON MORE INFRASTRUCTUREDEVELOPMENT IN CARRIACOU AND PETITE MARTINIQUE
Mt. Pleasant road before
Mt.Pleasant road now
Windward
Windward
cross culvert
Petite Carenage road before
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In the boat-building village of Windward, work is completed on the repair of a seawall, as well as on the for over 50 years no road development took place there.road, which has been slowly sinking into the sea.
Work is also continuing on the Harvey Vale Back Road Meanwhile, the cross culvert project in the Petite project, which has employed in excess of 50 workers Carenage area is completed. The finishing of the project since June. More than 1375ft of concrete pavement have
been completed.
paved the way for the commencement of over 1,000ft of concrete road.
Petite Carenage resident, Pastor Leo Fleary, in commenting on the project, said: “We are satisfied”, as
preparation of road
Petite Carenage road now
Slipper drains: Petite Carenage
Petite Carenage resident Pastor Fleary with Minister Prime & Contractor Thomas Alexander
Harvey Vale Back road
Men at work
Harvey Vale Back road
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Martinique and toured several communities, including Madame Pierre where 450ft of concrete road and drains are being built by Rohan Thomas Construction.
The Minister for Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs is pleased with progress on a small community project in Petite Martinique that is employing nine workers.
Sen. Prime promised that Government, through the Public Works Division of the Ministry of Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs, will continue to improve the road network throughout the twin islands.
In Petite Martinique alone, this year Government is spending more than $75,000 on road rehabilitation.
Meanwhile, to assist with the flow of water in an area known as Morne, a box drain has been constructed in the community. In addition, the Agriculture Division is cutting and clearing a round-the-island road.
Senator George Prime, along with Acting Permanent Secretary Javan Williams, recently visited Petite
ROAD CONSTRUCTION UNDERWAYIN PETITE MARTINIQUE
Minister Prime & Contractor Rohan Thomas
Box drain
A section of the island road cleared by the Agriculture Division
preparations of drains
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OTHER PROJECTS IN PICS
Power Station road
Meldrum Retaining Wall
While it has not been fully implemented, local Through the Local Government office, funding was government is already at work in Carriacou. sought and received from First Caribbean International
Bank (FCIB) for the construction of a bus shelter in the Harvey Vale area in conjunction with the community.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICE PARTNERS WITH FIRST CARIBBEAN BANK
residents working hard
Even the young ones participating
FCIB Branch Manager, Kimani Neckles, said the bank Erecting the shelter was the idea of Permanent Secretary is happy to fund the project which falls under its “Adopt with responsibility for Local Government, Bernadette A Cause” programme.Lendore-Sylvester. She noticed residents of the community, especially school children, were often left The project has been fully endorsed by residents, who waiting on buses, standing in blazing sun or pouring contributed free labour to ensure the building of the bus rain. shelter.
First Caribbean Manager (black shirt) on project site
bus shelter taking place
Foundation of bus shelter
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SPORTSSpectator amenities have been The Hillsborough Recreation improved at the Hillsborough Ground is one of the most Recreation Ground, where work frequently used sporting facilities was done on covering one of the two on Carriacou. It is utilized for all bleachers at the facility. major spor t ing events and
Martinique Affairs. The contract w a s a w a r d e d t o S i m o n ' s Construction.
The covering of the bleachers, on functions, such as the annual the western side of the field, was a c e l e b r a t i o n o f G r e n a d a ' s project of the Division of Sports of Independencethe Ministry of Carriacou and Petite
work on covering
Roof erected on bleacher
“and it's now covered”
DIVISION OF SPORTS WORKS ON IMPROVING RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
Bleacher before covering
Physical Education teachers in Stanislaus facilitated a workshop in Dover Government and L'Esterre Carriacou and Petite Martinique the basics of table tennis. Rosary.were taught the art and skills of table tennis playing by Grenadian Jester Emmons, Senior Coach in the coach, Jason Stanislaus. Ministry of Carriacou & Petite
Martinique Affairs described the tennis training as the start of the reintroduction of different sporting activities on the island.
About three years ago, a number of corporate citizens donated seven tennis boards and other accessories
As part of his one-week stay, of the sport to the people of Stanislaus held tennis sessions with Carriacou & Petite Martinique.students at Mt. Pleasant Govern-ment, Harvey Vale Government,
TABLE TENNIS TAUGHT TO TEACHERS IN CARRIACOU & PETITE MARTINIQUE
RACKETS
Senior Coach Jester Emmons trying his hands at the gameTable Tennis Coach Jason Stanislaus
Physical Education Teachers at training
Physical Education Teachers at training
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Williams, Friends of Princess Royal presented the hospital with supplies that included towels, gauze and antibiotic ointment.
A non-governmental organization is considering plans to construct a viewing platform on the grounds of the Princess Royal Hospital.
The proposal is being examined by members of the Friends of Princess Royal Hospital as a way of adding to
Public Relations Officer of the organization, Dexter the tourism product of Carriacou.
Leggard, said it's the intention of members to continue to uplift the quality of care delivered at the lone hospital
The hospital grounds, which are frequented by tourists, on the island, which services both Carriacou and Petite offer a panoramic view of the town of Hillsborough, Martinique.several villages and neighbouring islands such as Sandy Island.
The Ministry of Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs, led by Senator the Hon. George Prime, has expressed appreciation for the organization's donation.
He reiterated government's commitment to working with individuals and organizations to improve the nation's healthcare service sector.
Meanwhile, Friends of Princess Royal Hospital has contributed yet another consignment of supplies to the medical facility.
At a handing over ceremony, which was witnessed by Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs, Javan
PRINCESS ROYAL HOSPITAL RECEIVES DONATION OF MEDICAL SUPPLIES
View from Princess Royal Hospital
Medical Supplies
Friends of Princess Royal Hospital with medical supplies
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Division within the Ministry of Carriacou and Petite One of the myths of aging is that senior citizens – those Martinique Affairs in collaboration with the Top Hill 65 years and older – no longer contribute to society. Senior Citizens Home .However, seniors have played, and continue to play, a
significant role in the development of their communities.
As part of the activities, Senator George Prime, Minister for Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs, and a team In appreciation of their contribution, and in of caregivers went around the island distributing the commemoration of October as “Month of the Elderly,'' a food hampers to the elderly.series of activities was held by the Social Services
ELDERLY CITIZENS PRESENTED WITH FOOD HAMPERS
Minister Prime greets a resident at Top Hill Senior Citizens Home
Minister Prime and Social Worker Susan Peterspresents hamper to Elimous Christopher
Presentation to Emmanuel Williams
Presentation to well known quadrille dancer& fisherman Sonnel Allert
PS Williams presents hamper to Matilda Lewis
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Senator Prime said the hamper donations are a means of showing the elderly that they are appreciated and their contributions are valued.
And, to make a positive difference in the level of care provided to the elderly in the twin-isle parish, 15 caregivers are now enrolled in a geriatric training programme.
Computers and printers were presented to Minister for Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs Senator George Prime by Ambassador XU Jianguo, on his first official visit to the twin-isle constituency recently.
In accepting the donation Minister Prime said he is grateful as the government continues to keep abreast with the growing modern trend of utilizing information technology for educational purposes.
Minister Prime noted that the Carriacou Multipurpose Centre which began operations in 2006 provides computer related services to the public and also offer training courses; therefore the donation will enhance the work done there.
The Carriacou Multipurpose Centre is now equipped with new computer sets, thanks to the Chinese Embassy in Grenada.
DIPLOMATIC RELATIONSNEW COMPUTERS FOR MULTIPURPOSE
CENTRE FROM CHINESE EMBASSY
Computers and printers
PS Williams, Ambassador Xu, & Mr. Chen
Minister PrimePresentation of computer
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Ambassador XU who was accompanied by two other At the beginning of the new school term in September officials noted that this is the beginning of the deepening three primary schools here received computer sets of friendship between China and Carriacou and Petite courtesy the Chinese EmbassyMartinique.
Computer & printer
inside the Multi-purpose Centre
Chinese Ambassador in discussion with IT Officer Jamaal Adams
On route to Sandy Island
A team of five Canadian consultants was in Carriacou undertaking an in-depth examination of the island's water resources.
The team of consultants works with BURNSIDE, a Canadian based firm which specializes in the design of water distribution, storm and sanitary infrastructure for the past 41 years.
The specific objectives of the consultants' assignment include making recommendations to improve the ability of the National Water and Sewerage Authority (NAWASA) to provide water to Carriacou and Petite Martinique.
WATER SUPPLY MASTER PLAN FOR CARRIACOU & PETITE MARTINIQUE BEING DEVELOPED
Big Pond
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The recommendations are also expected to lead to the One of the initiatives has been collaboration between formulation of a phased capital works' investment the Ministry and NAWASA on the development of a programme for the islands. water supply master plan for the twin parish.
Already, the consultants have visited several wells and Funding for the project, including the capital works' water catchment areas, as well as the lone bore hole investment programme, was secured through a grant operated by NAWASA. from the Caribbean Development Bank to the tune of
US$204, 000.Following a severe drought of 2009-2010, the Ministry of Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs began The Grenada Government is providing counterpart seeking ways of avoiding a repeat of the islands' water funding equivalent to US$37, 750.shortage.
Consultants Debanjan Mookerjea and Roland Hoag doing GPS readings at NAWASA'a bore hole system
The team of consultants in discussion with NAWASAs officer for Carriacou & PM Stanal Duncan
another of Carriacou water sources L'Esterre well
At Petite Bean well in Mt. Pleasant
Team visit to Petite Martinique
Team visit to Petite Martinique
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For many years it has been felt that more focus is placed on women and girls; however the Division of Gender & Family Affairs is now working to change this perception.
This comes as a workshop was held by the Division focusing on the theme: “Men as Champions of Change”, to end gender based violence.
Workshop Facilitator Tyrone Buckmire guided participants to understand the issue of gender equality and masculinity, appreciating the value of religion, spirituality and gender relations and also how to deal with conflicts.
Coordinator of Gender & Family Affairs Vinishah Cudjoe said that she is confident that the participants will use the information to enhance their lives and the lives of other men and will now become advocates against gender based violence.
GENDER & FAMILY AFFAIRSMEN EMPOWERED TO BE CHAMPIONS OF CHANGE
Cross section of men at workshop
PS- Local Government Bernadette Lendore- Sylvester conversing with Tyrone Buckmire
Co-ordinator of Gender & Family Affairs Vinishah CudjoeCross section of men at workshop
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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
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