carriacou & pettit martinque affairs - ( volume 3, issue 3 -special edition )

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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

The Workings of The Ministry of Carriacou & Petite Martinique Affairs


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


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 for 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


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 fromPresident Lydia McLean

Abia Andrew and member of theorganization Keith Samuel

Top 3 readers with members o f the organization


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.

teacher at the Hillsborough Government School Veronica

Michelle sadly passed away in 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


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



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



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”


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 variety weeds. of produce on five (5) acres of land.

These 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


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


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


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


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


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


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 Shape

Foundation of bus shelter


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 Independence.the 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


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


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


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, Minister Prime & Mr. Chen

Presentation of computer


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


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


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


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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