Gouyave Fishermans Birthday

Do a lap of Gouyave like Olympic, World and Commonwealth 400 metre champion Kirani James and visit Gouyave the fishing village of St. John’s. The 29th June is Fisherman’s Birthday. This festival celebrates the feast of St Peter’s, the patron Saint of Fishermen with the tradition of blessing nets and boats. Sailboats from around Grenada and the Caribbean return to Gouyave for a day of competitive workboat racing and street party. Gouyave Nutmeg Station The largest processing station of nutmeg and mace on the island in St John’s.Fedon’s Camp After the treaty of Versaillies in 1783, Grenada was ceded to the British who then imported a large number of slaves from West Africa to work on the plantations. In 1795 the British control was challenged by the

slave rebellion led by Julian Fedon, a black undercover agent recruited by the French revolution. Fedon’s
coffee and cocoa plantation situated in Belvedere, St. John’s was an ideal spot for his headquarters, chosen
for its inaccessibility. The attack started simultaneously in Grenville and St John’s. Although the rebellion
was overthrown after 15 months by the british military command led by General Nicholl, tension remained
St Patrick’s high until the abolition of slavery in 1834. As featured on Travellers Guide Grenada

Grenada Independence

Independence Day of Grenada Celebrated?
Grenada celebrates annually Independence day first week in February.
Grenada became an independent nation on February 7, 1974.

Home to more than 110,000 people, Grenada is also known as the Isle of Spice as it is one of the largest exporters of nutmeg. Grenada is now famous as a tourist location and every year thousands of people flock to this beautiful Caribbean country.

From whom did Grenada gain its independence?
Grenada had been invaded by a number of European countries over the years. The Spanish, English, and French had all colonized it at one point of time or the other. In 1649, France took full control of the island. Grenada was the largest producer of sugar in the Caribbean and was one of the richest colonies of France. In 1763, France yielded its control over Grenada to Great Britain. The British ruled Grenada for more than 200 years. Finally on February 7, 1974, Grenada gained its independence.

How is Independence Day celebrated in Grenada?
Grenada celebrates its Independence Day on a grand scale. The government organizes colorful events, parades, games and even free street concerts throughout the island. The government also organizes ceremonies in honor of those who have laid down their lives for the nation’s independence. Parades by school children, the Grenada Police Force, and various non-governmental organizations such as the Girl Guides, and the Boy Scouts are quite a regular feature. An all-day annual sailing competition is a huge favorite with the local population. Shops and offices stay closed to commemorate the event. The Independence Day celebrations also bring friends and associates together.

What does the national flag of Grenada represent?
The national flag of Grenada was designed by Anthony C. George of Soubise in Saint Andrew Parish. It was adopted on the very day the country gained its independence. Three colors, red, yellow, and green, have been used to make the flag. These colors represent the country’s African legacy. Red, yellow, and green represent valor and vitality, sapience and warmth, and abundance and agriculture respectively. The country’s capital, Saint George’s, is represented by a yellow star encircled within a red circle at the center. There are six yellow stars representing the six parishes of the country are there in the red border. The symbol of a nutmeg in the hoist symbolizes its status as the principal crop of Grenada and is also a link to its former name, Isle of Spice.

Who composed the national anthem of Grenada?
The national anthem of Grenada, Hail Grenada, was written by Irva Merle Baptiste and was composed by Louis Arnold Masanto. Hail Grenada has been the national anthem since Grenada became independent in 1974.