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The Grenada Revolution - The Creative industries
The rise of the Creative industries was supported by the Grenada revolution leaders who sought to create employment for artists and artisans
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The Grenada Revolution - the most progressive period for Grenadian women
This post is about the advancement of women made during the Grenada revolutionary period.
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The Grenada Revolution - Improving adult literacy
This post is about improving adult literacy during the Grenada revolutionary period. It is one of the notable achievements of the PRG.
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The Grenada Revolution - Public bus system
This post is about a public bus system that was implemented during the Grenada revolution.
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The Grenada Revolution - Rise of the Grenada Food and Nutrition Council
The Grenada revolution sought to improve the food and nutrition in Grenada through the establishment of GFNC.
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The Grenada Revolution - How the revolution upgraded teachers
This post is about how the Grenada revolution improved the quality of teaching in Grenada.
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The Grenada Revolution - what was OREL?
This posts provides information on OREL. OREL was a study group under the Grenada Revolution.
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The Grenada Revolution - Unison Whiteman led the charge
This post is about Unison Whiteman who was the founding leader of JEWEL. He was a key member of the NJM.
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The Grenada Revolution - Maurice Bishop and his early life
Learn more about the early life of Maurice Bishop, the leader of the Grenada Revolution. The Grenada Revolution is the most historic event.
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Indigo - The early roots of fashion
Many years ago, Grenada grew indigo. Indigo was first grown in Grenada in the 1650s. The crop was also grown in Carriacou. What is...
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We are a blend of people - our Maltese ancestors!
While most of our ancestors came from West Africa, Grenadians do have Maltese ancestors. Malta is a small island in the Mediterranean Sea...
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Liberated Africans - Communities formed in Grenada
There were several communities which were formed after the arrival of liberated Africans from Sierra Leone to Grenada. Liberated Africans...
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Indian Arrival Day - history and contributions of the Indian community in Grenada
The first Indian arrival Day began on May 01,1957. This was an initiative led by the Grenada East Indian Cultural Association. The intent...
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Grenada - Our African origin
The question is asked about "where do we come from?". There is evidence to suggest that Grenadians came from West Africa, brought through...
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Story of Surnames in Grenada
The surnames used in Grenada are of a reflection of our colonial past in which both the British and French ruled over Grenada, and were...
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Untraditional sports in Grenada - Horse racing
Horse racing used to be popular in Grenada as a sport. The sport has since died out. The start of the sport dates back to the days of...
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Folk Spirits
There are a variety of folk spirits that exist in Grenadian culture and society. Knowledge of those are passed on down by elders.
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Kalenda or Stick Fighting
Kalenda or stick fighting is of African origin and came from our ancestors.
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Carriacou - Early Beginnings
Carriacou is one of the islands in the tri-island state of Grenada, Carriacou and Petit Martinique.
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