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Manners Maketh Man and Woman Mos Planto Avir Quod Mullier

From T-squares to total elegance, first year Building Construction Technology students of the T. A. Marryshow Community College, shed their usual red polo shirts and jeans, for a night of etiquette and style. The BLC students participated in the Etiquette Banquet organized by themselves and their Social Skills L e c t u r e r, M r. E a r l Roberts.

The Etiquette Banquet, under the theme “Manners Maketh Man and Woman”—In Latin “Mos Planto Avir Quod Mullier” turned out to be a night of sophistication and fun for first year Building Technology (BLC) students at TAMCC. According to M r. R o b e r t s , “ T h e purposes of the banquet was to measure students' behavioral patterns in formal settings, and also have them be a part of the planning necessary for a formal event.”

Organizing the banquet

turned out to be a TAMCC community effort, and also a family effort.

Participating students, teachers and parents provided financial as well as material contributions.

Ms. Rosamond Francis, Chair of the Hospitality Department at TAMCC assisted with organizing appetizers and desserts for the evening. Lecturer, Ms. Pamela Conover also provided assistance, along with students Marvin Brown and Rondel Modeste who served as waiters for the evening.

Students also volunteered their time, energy and their p a r e n t s ' resources—primarily that of Mr. Martin Bedeau of the Grenada Trade Center.

The annex of the Trade Centre came alive with steaming pans of baked chicken, macaroni pie, veggie lasagna, fried fish, fried rice, salads, apple pies, chocolate cakes and more. Most of these were prepared by students and their parents, making the eating as sweet as it is at

Mommy's kitchen table.

Mrs. Yvette Roberts, wife of lecturer, Mr. Earl Roberts guided the group in prayer before all were seated for the banquet.

After this, students had to recite the latin password for the banquet, risking expulsion if they could not They were remember. prepared, and successfully Guest gained entry. speaker for the evening, Pastor Gordon exhorted the audience to be mindful about their manners.

“What,” he asked, “is it worth to be rough, insensitive and impolite?”

He urged the students not to turn what is good into bad, and accept what is bad for good. “Rudeness is a weak imitation of strength,” he quoted.

Students were encouraged to return to respect, chivalry, and common courtesy.

Such was exemplified by T A M C C t h e students—Lambert Paul gave a rousing welcome to his peers, extolling the virtues of respect that they must uphold. Students,

By: Judy A. Antoine Anika Redhead, Kinnard Mark, Alex Baptiste, Rashida Noel, and Arvanelle Mc Ewen performed a short play written by Kerlyn Frank, on the theme, Manners Maketh Man and Woman.

Along with the latest tunes played by the deejay, a soulful rendition of Celine Dion's classic, “The Prayer,” echoed throughout the hall from the sweet voices of Alisa Mc Lawrence, Kerlyn Frank, Samuel Pascall, and Johnny Noel.

The night wouldn't have been complete without dancing, and this the students felt they didn't have enough of. Though they enjoyed waltzing and grooving to slow tunes, doing the twist and bouncing to “O What a Night,” a little “Heavy T Bumper” from Fayann Lyons didn't escape their youthful appreciation of a good time.

Jahmika La Borde also shared her, gracefully twirling purple circles while dancing to Barrington Levy's “Vice Versa Love,” pleading for “…a helping hand O Jah, to guide all of us together.”

Though many claimed to have been nervous at the thought of the banquet, they showed great effort in upholding the theme.

Young men stood to excuse young ladies from the tables. Chairs were gently pulled out for comfortable sitting.

Elbows were always available to escort young ladies to and from tables.

Who said Grenadian youth have lost their manners should have seen these young people in action.

Kerlyn Frank and Clinton Hamilton were crowned king and queen of the Etiquette banquet. Their presence that night epitomized grace, good manners, and elegance.

They were admonished to keep the mantle of good manners flying high, acknowledging that they are role models for younger students.

Those who had never experienced a formal event got over their initial lack of interest and enthusiasm for the banquet and expressed comments like: “Most people have knowledge of being on the block, but now, we know how to communicate with others and handle ourselves properly like young ladies and young men. We can now apply knowledge from the banquet to life in society.

We know how to handle ourselves now. We're in college at present, but in life opportunities come, and we may one day have to represent our school at a government function. We are prepared. “ For one evening, TAMCC BLC students put down their pencils, hammers, planes,

and T-squares for gowns, suits, ties, heels, knives and forks, and table napkins.

And despite a few hiccups-some unruly pieces of baked chicken threatening to fly off their plates and escape the clutches of the knives and forks, a late start, and a missing camera—the Etiquette Banquet turned out to be a pleasing encounter to the social palate of Grenada's future architects, masons, carpenters, interior designers, structural

engineers, quantity surveyors and landscapers.

As one student noted, “The behaviour was good.

Students were transformed elegantly.

The young ladies were beautiful, the young men handsome and charming.

Almost everyone applied what they learnt. It also helped some of us improve our behaviour and share an evening of togetherness, shining a positive light onto society.”

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FRONTPAGE BAND “UNLEASHED” One can recall the sixties and seventies when Grenada produced some of the Caribbean's top musicians. These musicians found many avenues to promote their talent here and abroad.

Undoubtedly, Grenada name was highly recognized in the region.

Names such as Solicinders, The Weavles, Almonds Eight, Three Plus Two, Magnificent Six, Harmony's With Brass, TR Seven Plus, Rhythm Riders and Moss International were just a few of those who entertained the world. In recent times, names such as Rydhum Mix, Boogie B and the Red Army Band, Back N Times and Heat Waves have been trying to bring back those glory days in music.

There are a group of young talented and ambitious musicians, who have set the sky as their limits and are already on the path to g o a l s . t h e s e “FRONTPAGE Band” from Café in St. Andrew's is determined to be the first major Jam Band since Rydhum Mix to make regular International appearance. This vibrant and energized youth group wants to be the first Grenadian homegrown band to secure

international stardom by 2012.

F R O N T PA G E B a n d which was formed in 2003, through want to see the revival of live band music in major events hosted by promoters in Grenada.

They are firmly of the belief that we must promote what is local and this should give rise to the promotion of local Jam bands securing opportunities.

The band has performed at almost all major events in Grenada, including hotels, re s t a u r a n t s , p a r t i e s , calypso tents, kiddies' carnival, community and charity activities. Their major achievement to date has been the bragging rights of being the sole band to be contracted and perform at the Grenada leg of the ICC World Cup hosted at the Grenada National Cricket Stadium.

Not only do they feel very humbled by this major achievement, but the most of the members who are barely in the thirties, have received raving reviews by many of the VIP persons who were in attendance as well as regional and international media coverage.

When organizers of the St. David Day, Youth Pulse and OECS Food and Cultural day chose FrontPage as the band of

choice to perform for visiting persons in attendance at the Grenada Trade Centre, it was not by chance that it were chosen.

Recent improvements make them feel confident that by 2012, Grenadians would be proud of seeing a home grown band gaining such major feat on the international arena.

Founder and Band Leader Neil Felix, who plays the Drum, and is probably one of the older members is confident that his other band members are up for the challenge. He believes what they need is the moral and financial support to realize their goals. Another member of the band, Chad F r a s e r, w h o w r i t e s , arranges, plays the keyboard and blows the trumpet, is currently setting himself some very ambitious goals. He believes before 2012, FrontPage Band may be playing in Europe, USA, Canada, Africa and South America.

FrontPage Band will be releasing their first musical Album for the 2009, Grenada Carnival and as the title says “UNLEASHED”, they will be leaving no stones unturned when they release their album. Other Members of FrontPage Band includes Wavoughn Thomas, Deputy Band

Leader and Guitarist, L e m o n t S y l v e s t e r, Keyboard, Lendon Telesford, Saxophone, Carvel “Young Bassy” Christopher, bass and the talented duo leading the vocals are the impressive Kelvin Celestine and the young female sensation Nekoyan Bain.

If anyone doubts, the true potential of this band, then wait and see when they release their debut album for Grenada's 2009 Carnival or simply ease the stress next time and drive up to their band house where they meet every Tuesday.

The people of Café, St. Andrew's are so proud of this group, that on any Tuesday they are seen simply sitting in their verandahs, porches and any medium comfortable digging the vibes of what undoubtedly will be Grenada's biggest pride in live band music.

As the writer of this article, I simply want to offer my opinion as I close by saying t h a t F R O N T PA G E BAND, is like a log of wood in the forest, waiting to become the finest piece of furniture. Time alone will tell.

Cheney Joseph.

ST.ANDREW'S CARNIVAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE “FEEL THE SPIRIT” By: Peter Bain The St. Andrew's Carnival Development Committee has a present membership of 23 persons. Our present executive has been in office for the past three years and the carnival has developed tremendously since that time to present. Structures are in place, and sub committees are already working to achieve our objective, which is to develop carnival in the parish of St. Andre's and Grenada as a whole. Our motto is “PRESERVING OUR CULTURE, HERITAGE THROUGH COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION,” and we have gone to the villages and communities in an effort to develop the various aspect of carnival.

Our committee has brought in the Moko Jumbles from Trinidad, Shakespeare Mas from Carriacou, plus we have our Jouvert, Queen Show, Kiddies Carnival, Ole Mas, Calypso and Soca Competition and the parade of the fancy and traditional mas bands. All these areas have developed through the years, and we are encouraging clubs, groups and communities to get involved and become part of mas in St.Andrew's.

For carnival 2009 our committee is endeavoring to beautify the town of Grenville by using banners and boards to highlight our theme for carnival “LA BAYE CARNIVAL HOTT! FEEL THE SPIRIT.” NB. LA BAYE is the original name for the town of Grenville. In order to make carnival 2009 a big success, and to create a hype of excitement for the season, we are in the process of doing a musical video with our theme song “LA BAYE CARNIVAL HOTT” to be viewed on national television and aired on the various radio stations on the island.

The Moko-Jumbles' will be back from Trinidad once again, and our Steel Bands will be on the streets of Grenville for carnival.

The committee is presently undertaking a project to create a carnival village in the parish, whereby all stakeholders can benefit by showcasing our carnival.

We are also proud to inform you that our carnival office, which was build by the committee, is near completion.

The members of our executive are as follows: Peter Bain –Chairman- 442-4737 Jhonny Calliste- V- chairman – 420-4982 Kingsly Thomas- Secretary- 449-7537 Linda Charles-Asst. Secretary- 442- 4551 Doyle Douglas- Treasurer- 405-2805 Agustina Steels –Asst. Treasurer – 442-7462 Maudlin Baptiste- P.R.O – 442-7712 The members of the St. Andrew's Carnival Development Committee will like to thanks all those who participated and contributed to the development of carnival in our beautiful parish. We look forward to your support and participation in the future.

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RAQUEL JACKIE BAPTISTE Hobbies - Dancing, reading and socializing Sign – Sagittarius Personality - outgoing, free spirited and out spoken

The Mystery Waterhole If you are going to Grenville from Sauteurs, you will meet a long stretch of road just past Bamboo This quiet Bridge in Tivoli. unassuming road hides some wild stories that reflect Grenada's cultural heritage. People say that long ago, men used to turn into cats there. Old people talk about an icing cake dancing in the road, and a dumpling pushing a red wheelbarrow up and down the stretch one moonlight.

Now this is not the only place in Grenada with such stories. There are crying babies dressed in white pushing prams in the south; jumbies under cashew trees in the east; little men running around a pasture at night in the north; and ligaroup all over the place.

that the wall may have been constructed by our ancestors during slavery.

The stones cemented with white lime stand ever erect and strong.

A hole in the wall lets out water that is said to be coming from a spring up in Carierre. Around the hole where water continually drips, is a yellow residue—evidence of sulphur.

An eighty-nine year old woman remembers the hole from during Those days her childhood. children were warned against playing there. When fishing for crayfish in the ravine, they were discouraged from going to this dangerous place. Dangerous because one carnival long ago, two men were killed and their bodies Nonetheless, one interesting thing dumped in the waterhole. The about the long stretch is the stories continue. waterhole hidden in the bushes down below the hill to the left. Another carnival or it could be the During the dry season, the water in same one, two ShortKnee got into a the hole stands a little over ten feet. fight on the long stretch. They may It runs into a ravine in one have drunken themselves into direction, while a wall blocks it in frenzy after feting and playing the other direction. It is estimated mas. They held onto each other

while fighting, tumbling and rolling down the hill, all the way to the water hole. Story says that their bodies were never found.

So even though some of the biggest ravine crayfish are said to be swimming in the waterhole, many do not venture there for fear of the little man hiding in the hole in the wall. The brave ones, one young farmer for example, uses the water as a source for wetting plants in his garden alongside the ravine.

Now some of the stories about the wall and the waterhole below the long stretch after Bamboo Bridge may be just old folks tales. Still, they remain a testament of the hands that laid the foundation of this country—Africans bought and sold into slavery, working because they had no choice, believing that their children will survive and honor their legacy. And here we are.

Story By: JudyA. Antoine

The Glebe Street Museum and Exhibits Founded by Dr. Heusent James Dr. Heusent James was born in the parish of St. Patrick's and received his education at the St. Patrick's Anglican School before migrating to the U.S.A. On his many visits to Grenada he met young men at the former Pearls airport selling artifacts to the many tourists visiting Grenada. He also bought a few pieces and started his collection.

He exchanged telephone numbers with the young men and they would visit him with their many pieces which he would never refuse to buy. His passion for this rich history of the indigenous people later became an obsession, and over the years has collected hundreds of pieces of artifacts.

His collections were too numerous to be stored at his home, and so the idea of opening a museum was developed. Also an exhibit are fine furniture, most of which was taken from his home in New York and donated to the museum.

The ground floor of the museum has numerous sculptures of animals from around the world. Some were carved in Egypt, Indonesia and the USA. He enjoys having children visit the museum as some of the exhibits are very fascinating to some of the children. Some children he says, may never have the opportunity to see a real lion, an alligator or a tiger. More exhibits will be added in the future.

Grenada's most Northerly parish St. Patrick’s holds a very rich and historic past. Visit the Glebe Street Museum and Exhibits in Sauteurs, home of a large selection of artifacts created by the indigenous people who lived on the island hundreds of years before Columbus.

Tel: 1(473)442-2262 Glebe Street Sauteurs Opens Monday Tuesday Wednesday and Friday: 10am to 5pm Thursday: 10am to 2pm Sundays by appointments only

DAVI DOG Originally from Tivoli St. Andrew, now residing at Frequente St. George's, Davi Dog attended the Hermitage Government School and had a passion for football.

He also had a love for music, but never thought he had the ability to be a musician or a singer. As he grew older he started to realize that he not only has the talent and ability to do music but also to sing as well. So about 10 years ago he bought a guitar and taught himself to play it and wrote his first song “Ghetto Solider�. The inspiration behind the song came from how hard he had to work in St. Marteen where he had spent sometime.

In 2004 he releases his first CD which consists of 8 songs. The CD was done at Mt. Zion Studio. The biggest thing for Davi right now is music and he and some friends are trying to put a band together. He cannot see himself not doing music so he intends do whatever it takes to achieve his goal. He is also a skilled craftsman and sells his crafts to tourist on the Grand Anse beach.

A young man with great talent and a warm personality, Davi has the ability to become a top entertainer in the music industry and that is why we as a people should help in making his dreams into a reality. Such a talent should not go unnoticed. He can be contacted at 1 473 ďż˝ 415- 1577.

HOW LONG YOU HAVE TO LEAVE IN GRENADA

Composed by: Arisa Sylvester River Salle, St. Patrick's Age: Nine years

How long do we have to live in Grenada?

How long do we have to scratch our leg and beg for a dollar?

How long do people have to tease us and call us funny names?

How long do we have to cry with sorrow and pain?

How long do we have to be calling God's name in vain?

When all we do is causing others pain.

How long do we have to be begging on the streets to get a work?

When people keep telling you that you have no luck.

How long do we have to fetch a bucket of water, To earn a rusty dollar to buy ourselves a pound sugar?

For how long would we be begging for bread?

How long do we have to suffer in Grenada, When we can't afford to make ourselves dinner?

How long would we be walking the streets as a vagrant, When we cannot afford to buy from a restaurant?

How long do you have to live in this island called Grenada?

Other prefers to go to America, but I prefer to stay In Grenada where I'm sure that things would soon get better, in this beautiful island called Grenada.

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SHELDON JOEL MC. INTYNE Hobbies – Swimming and playing any ball sport and listening to music Sign – Scorpio Personality – Outgoing and straight forward

Skin Color At Its Best!

Guidelines To Keeping Your Complexion Pure!!

What goes inside soon shows outside!

Vitamins are a big booster for your skins health as they aid in absorption, repair and other cellular functions. Such main vitamins are A, C, D&E. Fruits and vegetables are a good and natural source of these, except for D which is absorbed through the skin from the sun. So be sure to get your full servings of these everyday, because healthy cells produce healthy pigment and has a stronger defense system.

Water I believe is one of the foundations upon which healthy skin is built. This is so because the body is made up of mostly water e.g. Blood, lymph, enzymes, mucous etc‌ The membranes of our cells are like sponges made and intended to absorb much water to carry out their functions.

Exercise!

Cardio-vascular!! No

offence to the other forms of exercise but when it comes to cleaning out your skin, this method of working out proves to be the m o s t e ff e c t i v e .

Why? Well it gives you a good s w e a t .

Studies have shown that by the body sweating profusely it flushes out the dead cells, oil and bacteria to the surface that is lodged in the pores. Even better you get the constant urge to drink lots of water.

Someone who drinks water and exercise over a period of time their sweat comprises mainly of water with small amounts of urea and salt, which ,if gets concentrated can cause irritation. Further more these persons tend to usually have a clean clear complexion backed with a glow from much hydration.

Topical treatments!

Moisture protects the PH of your skin (4.5-5.5) which is mildly acidic. A cream applied on the face serves to be a barrier from harmful external agents which can create free radicals (damaged cells) or bacterial infection. It also holds the skins natural moisture in , preventing excessive moisture loss, fighting

dryness that holds blemishes longer. While at the same time targeting other problems faced by the skin with specific ingredients suited to counteract.them Masks are great for repairing and purifying. This must not be left out in your emergency skin care kit.

There are various types to suit your skins condition but when it comes to maintaining your color there are just a few that will do the trick. There is the cucumber and aloe mask, the alpha and beta hydroxyl masks or special masks with glycolic or salicylic acids in them that specifically target hyperpigmented areas.

Gentle micro-peels can be done once a year on skin that suffers from dullness due to epidermal thickening, Acne or hyper-pigmentation but must be administered by a skin therapist or dermatologist. Such peels can be lactic acid, pumpkin enzymes, flower acid or glycolic acid and many more. The type of peel used should be determined by a professional.acid used in mild strength:. Like glycolic & salicylic acid are helpful in your daily regimen. Once these are included in the products you use, you may experience slight dryness and peeling or some irritation on affected areas.

However it combats hyper –keratosis or dull thick skin by speeding up cellular reproduction and so makes the skin brighter, more even in tone and less breakouts as

they also have some antibacterial properties. Either one of these ingredients are best combined with benzyl peroxide which infuses oxygen to kill bacteria on a more effective scale.

The use of enzyme is fast becoming the preferred way to exfoliate the skin, as it does not scar the skin unlike its apricot counterpart.

These enzymes are usually derived from botanicals, fruits etc.. E.g. Paw-paw, pineapple etc.. They work by eating away only the dead cells on the surface of the skin also causing it to maintain and even tone. This too can be drying if left on the skin for longer than its recommended time. be sure to follow all guidelines when using these treatments. Remember it does not take a scientist to maintain great skin with an even complexion it just takes a little care!!!

However in regards to everything else without protection from the sun your pigment may still show signs of discoloration. This is why sun block is so important. For the indoors an spf 15 is just enough and when in direct sunlight choose an spf of 30 which is recommended for out door use.

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A Legacy Worth Celebrating

By Gerry Hopkins

Toronto, March 3, 2009.

March 13, 2009 marked the th 30 anniversary since the Grenadian people, led by Maurice Bishop's New Jewel Movement (NJM), indigenously took the destiny of their country into their own hands and gave birth to the first and only bloodless revolution in the Commonwealth Caribbean.

Celebrations Grenadians at home, Brooklyn, London, Wa s h i n g t o n D . C . a n d elsewhere all had their own unique celebrations to mark this unforgettable era in their nation's history. In Toronto, th they participated in their 4 Annual Revo Show and Dance on Saturday, March 14 at Nile Restaurant & Bar, located at 424 College Street at Bathurst. According to the host of this event, Ms. Louise Noel-Ambrose of Eventobe, attendees experienced an evening that “[paid] tribute to the accomplishments of the Grenada Revolution.”

The event featured some of Toronto's top DJs and various artistes- Sankofa, Neale Chitan, Peter Philip, Johnny Morian, Hudson G e o r g e , D ' b i Yo u n g , Telescope,Flying Gaybo, Lady Lydz, and Delee. The master of ceremony was DJ Shears of CHRY 105.5 FM. Part of the proceeds of this event will go to Ms. Kriss Anne Cousley who will be going to Grenada in April on

a teaching internship at the St. Rose Christian Secondary School.

Some Background On The Revo The Revolution of 1979 came five years after Grenadians obtained independence from England, 21 years after Associated Statehood, and over two decades after Sir Eric Matthew Gairy became leader of the country. Gairy, who was the first Prime Minister of the country, entered the political arena as a popular trade unionist, but after many years in office became increasingly authoritarian and dictatorial, prompting the coup in M a r c h 1 9 7 9 .

The People's Revolutionary Government (PRG), as the NJM-led government was called, governed the islandnation without the blessing of the U.S. for only four years, but forever changed the political culture and quality of life of this nation in many ways. As Neil 'Small Face' Pascal, the organizer of the Grenada Revo Dance in New York puts it, "Whenever I think of the period of the Revolution and its leader, I see progress in education, culture, and health services. The revolution left me with a sense of purpose, wanting to do more to improve my life and that of my people. For

what he did in improving the lives and demanding international respect for all Grenadians and Caribbean people, Maurice Bishop deserves to be called a hero.”

The Pillars of the Revo The legacy of the Revolution in Grenada can be summarized in terms of ten fundamental pillars, as analyzed by Grenada's former Ambassador to the U.S. and the O.A.S., Dr. Dessima Williams. This analysis is also endorsed by Dr. Kwame Nantambu, a lecturer at the University of the West Indies.

Firstly, the Revolution asserted the right of citizens, to resort to forceful removal of oppressive and disconnected governments when the democratic or

other mechanisms in place are compromised and dysfunctional. As Dr. Williams sees it, "we in Grenada knew very well what rigged elections were."

In this vein, the Grenada Revolution can be likened to the American Revolutionary War; the only difference here of course is that the seizure of power in Grenada resulted in no fatalities, whereas the American Revolution left approximately 8000 soldiers and an unknown number of non-combatants dead.

(Wikipedia.org)

Secondly, according to Dr. Williams, the Grenada Revolution rejected liberal democracy as practiced in the Commonwealth Caribbean, "in particular, the Westminster bi-cameral system, which the PRG rejected as spectator politics.”

T h i r d l y, t h e G r e n a d a Revolution produced a declaration which contained a preamble followed by ten laws, much like the U.S. D e c l a r a t i o n o f Independence, which laid down the rationale and path of that new process. As Dr. Williams observes, the U.S. Declaration explained why the Founding Fathers said 'No' to King George; and it also pointed out what they were going to do. The answer to the question 'Why should we the people be free?' is what they laid down in that still-relevant 1776 political document.

In the case of the Grenada Revolution, the Constitution which was inherited in 1967 was a product of the colonial period. As Dr. Williams points out, this same Constitution, which was later “updated in 1974 at the time of Independence and abrogated by [Sir] Gairy at whim," is the same one which the PRG suspended, much like the Founding Fathers did in America 200 years earlier.

The other pillars of the Grenada Revolution identified by Dr. Williams, include the Fourth "Development of Mass Organizations in Lieu of a Multi-Party System." For example, traditional political parties were

replaced by mass organizations like the N a t i o n a l Wo m e n ' s Organization, National Youth Organization, Young Pioneers, Worker's Parish Councils, and Zonal Councils.

The Fifth Pillar - a "Definition [in practice] of A N e w D e m o c r a c y. " Democracy must have five critical elements: i) provide material benefits for the people; ii) the citizenry must have the right to elect its leaders; iii) leadership must be accountable; iv) the democracy must be able to defend itself; and v) there must be freedom of expression and religion.

The Sixth Pillar of the Revolution was Acknowledgment, Enforcement and Expansion of the Social Contract - each citizen was entitled to subsidized public transportation, free medical care, free dental care, free education, and those at the bottom of the socioeconomic ladder paid no income tax.

The Seventh Pillar is identified as - "People [are] the Subject, not the Object of the Policymaking Process and People Must be at the Center of the Process;” the Eight Pillar - "Grenadians could” and should "think through their problems and come up with their own solutions;" and the Ninth – the Revolution sought to institute a "Socialist D e v e l o p m e n t P o l i c y, " which led to "the achievement of sustained socio-economic growth and development" and "a level of equity in income d i s t r i b u t i o n . "

involved in [the] big politics T h e p r o o f o f t h e of the super states, by daring effectiveness of the Ninth to do so," she further notes.

Pillar is in the economic indicators of that period. T h e l a t e P M B i s h o p Grenada's per capita income illustrated this pillar by was $870 in 1982, putting asserting, "We do not want that nation in position war. We have never wanted number 10 in per capita war. But equally, we are not income in the English prepared to give up our s p e a k i n g C a r i b b e a n . birthright or to allow others Additionally, each citizen no matter how big and w a s e n t i t l e d t o powerful they are - to shape Unemployment had dropped our destiny for us or tell us from the 1979 figure of 49% what we can do, when we to 14%; and the economy can do it and how we must do had grown by 5.5%; while i t . " real wages increased by 3%.

Bishop, many pundits and Further, according to a ordinaries have observed, World Bank report, money e x e r c i s e d t r e m e n d o u s was being "well spent” by leadership qualities at the the PRG, developing the helm of the PRG. "He was i n f r a s t r u c t u r e f o r inspirational in being able to s u s t a i n a b l e g r o w t h . move largely a whole body Moreover, the World Bank's of people into a movement A u g u s t 1 9 8 2 A n n u a l that advanced the issues of Economic memorandum the day," says Grenadian Val announced that "Grenada Adams. has been one of the very few countries in the Western L e a d e r s o f G re n a d a Hemisphere that continued Most Grenadians tend to to experience per capita agree that the leaders who growth during 1981." In came before and after fact, the World Bank further Maurice Bishop, have each concluded that as the PRG's contributed to Grenada's economic program unfolded development in one way or it was apparent that the another – with some having "magic of the market place" done more than others, of was fully functioning in course. Their best efforts can Grenada while offering be summarized as follows: increased access to free healthcare and educational opportunities.

The Tenth and final pillar of the Grenada Revolution, Dr. Williams suggests, was "A Re-positioning of a Small Black Underdeveloped Society in the International Arena." The PRG was successful in changing the notion that "size and color of [nations and] people, did not prevent them from getting

Sir Eric Gairy - the trailblazer who did more good in his initial years than in his later; Hon. Herbert Blaize – a doggedly pioneering consolidator; Hon. George E. Clyne - the rigid administrator; Hon. Ben Jones – the tactful consensus builder; Nicholas Braithwaite - the conservative stabilizer; Hon. George Brizan - the progressive economist; Hon. Dr. Keith Mitchell – an advocate for regional integration; and Hon. Tillman Thomas – the recently elected architect of Grenada's new democraticsocio-economic revolution.

None have been perfect, including Bishop. For despite his charisma, great analytical and oratorical skills, and his visionary principles on true development, he did fall victim to a power-grab within his inner circle of leadership. In fact, many have observed that he could have and should have done more to avoid certain PRG abuses of power in the areas of free speech and due process. However, despite the post mortems, Maurice Bishop stands out as one of Grenada's finest leaders, based on most objective accounts.

Curtailed Possibilities Many continue to wonder, where would Grenada be today had Bishop been allowed to continue on as leader for a longer period of time? Several have postulated that since Bishop was still very popular amongst the Grenadian masses in 1983, and since he

was evidently in the process of establishing a socialist economy within a democratic system of government, could it be that he was getting ready to have the elections he had promised? Why did he go out of his way to seek an audience with the U.S. State Department before his return to Grenada just before his death in October of 1983? And why did his 'socalled comrades' move to assassinate him when they did? Could it be that they were afraid that he might soon call elections in Grenada, and that the lack of popularity of certain leaders would have led to their political demise? And finally, was there a foreign hand at work in the powergrab that led to the PRG's implosion, which paved the way for the U.S.-led military intervention and the change of government that ensued?

No one has all the answers to these questions. But we do have a good sense of what could have been the case in Grenada had Bishop and others survived the attack of October 19, 1983. His vision for Grenada, in his own words, were as follows: "Our Revolution is a

people's revolution, and as such, the cornerstone of our revolution is the development of our people; and hand in hand with this aim, is the establishment of people's rights - rights that include the right to social and economic justice, the right to work, the right to equal pay for men and women, and the right to democratic participation in the affairs of our nation."

The Grenadian Revolution of 1979 - 30 years after its birth and 26 years after its institutional death - is still alive in the minds of those who experienced that period. And it will always be a cogent source of lessons in what can happen when brilliant minds, competing ideologies, and varied approaches and personalities lose track of their true purpose, disregard compromise, and succumb to pettiness. Was this an avoidable miscarriage of real empowerment, which despite a few instances where government control offended the rights of a few, would otherwise have continued to benefit the citizenry of a developing country en masse? Most of the people interviewed prior

to the writing of this piece, answered the above question with a resounding "YES!" The disintegration was certainly avoidable.

Now there is the need for another question. Are Grenada's future leaders going to take the mistakes of the past to heart and be guided by the dictates of what is best for this resilient nation? Or, would the masses have to endure another upsetting episode of political squabbling before the light of reason is allowed to fully shine the way forward. May those who have seen this light say: Never Backward! Always Forward! Forward Together!

Long Live Grenada, Carriacou and Petit Martinique and the concerns of ordinary people who live extraordinary lives everywhere!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Gerry Hopkins is a G r e n a d a - b o r n communications/legal consultant based in New York. He has a BA in Mass Communications and a Juris Doctor (law) degree. The author acknowledges that j o u r n a l i s t / w o rd s m i t h Calistra Farrier contributed in crafting the introductory sentence to this piece

Delee started out on his musical journey in Grenada at the age of ten as a mouth organ player in a scratch band with a box bass, a scratcher, and a milk pan player.

From this rudimentary beginning he moved on to Harmony Brass as a drummer/vocalist. By 1979 he had cowritten the 1979 Grenada Road March song, 'Stand up Grenada'. Two years later he joined the Grenada police Band where he expanded his repertoire of musical skills to include those of a second trumpeter.

With this background in place, Delee set out for Canada in 1986 to broaden his musical horizons, and played with the bands Import and the Relatives as a drummer/vocalist. Also he has performed with Baron, Calypso Rose, and Ajamu among other outstanding artists. He continued to hone his composition, arranging and engineering skills and built his first home recording studio.

After releasing three discs in the last five years, Delee is well on his way to accomplishing his vision that one day he will be a well known artist/producer

of original high quality music which can be enjoyed all year round.

"Rush Hour - Delee Soundtrack", was nominated for the CANADIAN SOCA / CALYPSO AWARD at the 22 n d Canadian Reggae Music Award 2009.

Delee also appeared at the 30th Anniversary of the Grenada Revolution in Toronto on Saturday March 14, 2009.

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A Free Community Festival Called “Grenada Day' For The Whole Family.

This initiative taken is to showcase the Caribbean Island of “Grenada, Carriacou, and Petit Martinique”. This initiative taken is also in partnership with the Toronto Police, our surrounding community members & Grenadian Businesses The collaboration of Spice Isle Association, the G.B.S.S. Alumni, The Grenada Association Toronto, The Carriacou Association, and having the full support from Ms. Jenny Gumbs, Consul General of Toronto.

The following people are the executives for Grenada Day; 1. Maria Meyers The Spice Isle A s s o c i a t i o n 2 .Laura Henry The Grenadian A s s o c i a t i o n To r o n t o 3. Kay Baptiste The Carriacou Association of Ontario 4. Kenroy Gordon The G.B.S.S. l u m n i A 5. Businesses & Volunteers MEDIA/PR SPONSOR: Louise Noel-Ambrose of Eventobe, w w w. e v e n t o b e . p i c z o . c o m

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Louise is Media/Publicist for AND THE BEAT GOES ON - www.thatchannel.com and HIYAH FIYAH TUESDAYS 101.5 FM C101.MOHAWKCOLLEGE.CA VIA THE INTERNET - WORLD WIDE and sponsor of Grenada Day Toronto. With her busy schedule, one may believe that Louise doesn't have time for other activities. That may be true but when it comes to Grenadian and Caribbean affairs, Louise is one of the most active Grenadian-Canadian.

She was born and raised in the historical parish of Lafortune, St. Patrick's where she attended Mt. Rose Secondary School from 1984-1987 and went to Canada at the age of 13. Louise, graduated from the highly respected Humber College (Toronto, Canada) with a Hospitality, Recreation & Tourism Diploma.

She has over ten years experience in the hospitality business of event planning and catering sales while working with Crowne plaza Toronto, Novotel Hotels as Sales Manager and Woodbine Race Track as Event Manager.

She started her company, eventobe five years ago because she wanted to over exceptional and memorable experiences that will last a lifetime.

Louise is also consider as "Your Caribbean Connection" in Canada in regards to her diverse portfolio of working with the various Caribbean communities and media in Toronto, Canada.

Some events and groups she has been involved with are: Hurricane Ivan Relief Group (Hamilton), The Annual Ebony Fashion Fair, Caribbean Pot Pourri with Paul Keens Douglas, Toronto Natural Hair & Beauty Show, Rootsbana, first ever Grenada day in Toronto, The Fuller Woman Expo, the annual Independence Gala hosted by the Grenada Association Toronto as Public Relations Officer for the past 3 years and host of the Annual Revo Show & Dance-Tribute to Maurice Bishop.

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PRIME MINISTER EXPRESSES SADNESS AT PASSING OF DIPLOMAT Prime Minister Hon. Tillman Thomas has expressed sadness at the passing of Grenada Diplomat, G.R.E. “Mario” Bullen.

Mr. Bullen, was professional in his dealings, whether on behalf of his country or in his representation of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS).

“We have lost a man of integrity, who gave distinguished service to Grenada and the sub-region. He was a career diplomat who truly placed service above self wherever he was called. We will be ever proud of his contribution,” the Prime Minister said.

The Prime Minister expressed condolences to the Bullen family and asked for “God's comfort in their time of mourning.”

“You have lost a great son, a humble man, who gave of his best in service to his country. We pray for strength and comfort in your time of bereavement,” the Prime Minister said.

(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) CARICOM acknowledges Ambassador Bullen's `outstanding contribution' to Caribbean development The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has acknowledged the outstanding contribution to the Region of the late Ambassador George Bullen.

Ambassador Bullen, a Grenadian and former High Commissioner of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) to

Canada, and former Ambassador at the OECS to Brussels passed away last week.

In a Message of Condolence, His Excellency Edwin Carrington, Secretary-General of CARICOM said Ambassador Bullen was a great Caribbean stalwart and strong regionalist and noted his firm and unyielding efforts in pursuing the interests of the Eastern Caribbean States and CARICOM at large.

Please see full text of the Message below: `The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is deeply saddened by the passing of His Excellency Ambassador George R.E. (Mario) Bullen, former High Commissioner of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) to Canada and former Ambassador of the OECS to Brussels. A great Caribbean stalwart and staunch regionalist, Ambassador Bullen was an accomplished diplomat with a formidable mix of diplomatic skills and personal qualities with a career spanning some thirty years.

His belief in constantly improving upon his skills and sharing his experiences with the younger generation of diplomats was inspiring and this lesson and his lasting legacy will remain with many for a long time.

The Caribbean Community acknowledges the outstanding contribution made by Ambassador Bullen to developments in the Caribbean

through his firm and unyielding efforts in pursuing the interests of the Eastern Caribbean States and the Caribbean Community at large, even at times of the greatest external and internal challenges to the region. My long personal relationship with Ambassador Bullen sprung from such efforts.

On behalf of the Caribbean Community and on my own behalf, I express deepest condolences to wife, Celia, his children Sean, Trevor and Celine and other family members and to the Government and People of Grenada, and join them in mourning the death but also in celebration of the life of His Excellency George R.E. (Mario) Bullen, a most dedicated and distinguished son of the Caribbean Community. May his soul rest in peace!’

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THAT LITTLE PLACE DOES BIG THINGS

The beautiful Lagoon in St. George with its clear blue sea waters, bobbing yachts and small fishing boats, adds a peaceful ambiance to a very picturesque city. I discovered that the best view of it can be captured while standing in front of the Grenada Craft Centre. As I selfishly guarded my viewing position, I realized that there was a very spicy smell oozing out of one of the shops. I followed my nose and sure enough there was a little shop called Caribbean Naturals. In a second I was greeted by its owner, Debbie and I knew instantly that I had actually been carefully lured inside by her “come in a get me” herbs, spices and aromatherapy delights. Such a neat array of craft products too and then there were traditional food items to boot! I must share with our readers, a synopsis on how she described her place of Grenadian scents, flavors and culture.

Caribbean Naturals blossomed in 2003. As a Grenadian owned small business which produces and promotes a range of craft, body and traditional food products, we feel that it is necessary to place emphasis on using local raw materials as much as our product developments will allow.

I am an ardent supporter of efforts which seek to protect and preserve our heritage and fragile earth and I believe very much in the creativity of our Grenadian people. Here at Caribbean Naturals, we also believe that we are all born in harmony with Mother Nature. However, as we grow older, that unique balance somehow gets lost amongst the highs and lows of everyday life. So….in 2008, we decided to move our goal post a bit, and launched our range of

aromatherapy products, making sure Friday 10.00 am – 6.00 pm and on to incorporate Mother Nature's gift of Saturdays from 10.00 am – 2.00 pm. natural ingredients and endowments.

Debbie welcomes e-mails and offers Local Coconut Milk and Oil are a mail order service for folks living blended together with Cinnamon abroad .

Spice, Nutmeg and Lemongrass to produce some of our bodylicious hand made Soaps.

Our Massage Oils are blended in various combinations with nature's plant oils of Coconut, Orange, Lemon, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Eucalyptus, Bay and Lemongrass.

Our special aphrodisiac blend is subtly infused with bois bande and spices and is an instant hit because of its promise to increase libido. All of our massage oils contain therapeutic properties. Exotic Bath Salts are produced form natural sea salt so that the minerals contained therein, are there for your body to absorb.

Drizzled with essential oils, they are a must for soaking tired feet. We encourage the “at home spa regime because lets face it, in these hard times, it's cheaper and can be just as relaxing at home as it is to go to an expensive spa. It's a way of achieving mind and body beauty without the frills. She breaks and beckons me to stand outside… Isn't Grenada beautiful? She asked, I agreed.

Her displays and creative packaging are truly inspiring, it made me feel proud to be Grenadian and despite poor support from locals, Debbie is confident that business can only get better. She speaks of her products with conviction and pride.

S h e passionately believes that her business can provide local No. 4. Grenada Craft Centre, alternatives of a very high quality and Lagoon Road, St. George, I have to say that from what I have Grenada, West Indies. seen and sampled, I can only agree.

Tel: 473 403 6589 or Check her out at No 4, The Grenada Tel / Fax: 473 444 6842 Craft Centre, Lagoon Rd. St. George.

Tel: 473 403 6589. Open Monday – E- mail: caribnaturals@yahoo.com

Colon Cleansing and Detoxification What Is Detoxification? also important to incorporate probiotics in your diet to replenish the population of friendly bacteria which resides in your colon.

Colon Cleansing

Detoxification is the process of clearing toxins from the body or neutralizing or transforming them, and clearing excess mucus and congestion. Many of these toxins come from our diet, drug use, and environmental exposure, both acute and chronic.

Internally, fats, especially oxidized fats and cholesterol, free radicals, and other irritating molecules act as toxins. Poor digestion, colon sluggishness and dysfunction, reduced liver function, and poor elimination through the kidneys, respiratory tract, and skin all add to increased toxicity.

Detoxification involves dietary and lifestyle changes which reduce intake of toxins and improve elimination. Avoidance of chemicals, from food or other sources, refined food, sugar, caffeine, alcohol, tobacco, and many drugs helps minimize the toxin load.

When detoxifying your colon, it is

ground for serious diseases.

Infrequent or poor quality bowel movements over an extended period of time may be very hazardous to your health.

A Proper Colon Cleansing Bowel movements are the basis of P r o g r a m R e m o v e s t h e your health. If you don't have at Mucoid Plaque From the least 1 bowel movement per day, Colon. you are already walking your way Even a thin layer of mucoid toward disease. Man's body has plaque weakens the body. Nature not changed very much in the past intended mucoid plaque to be several thousand years... however sloughed off. But due to stress man's diet has certainly changed and diet, you may have many a lot. All the refined sugar, white hardened layers of mucoid flour, hormone/antibiotics-filled plaque. The healthy colon weighs meats we constantly ingest about 4 pounds. One autopsy constitute an assault on our revealed a colon choked with 40 bodies. We are continuously pounds of impacted mucoid violating our bodies by eating plaque! A proper colon cleanses terrible foods. and detoxification program prepares your body for optimal So, all congestion and toxins must be removed, and it must begin health by removing the mucoid plaque. with cleansing of the bowel.

One of the most frequent bowel Begin transitioning to a diet rich problems that people experience in raw fruits and vegetables with t o d a y i s c o n s t i p a t i o n . A very few cooked or processed constipated system is one in foods to help keep your digestive which the transition time of toxic system free of mucoid plaque. wastes is slow. The longer the Regular and easy elimination will "transit time," the longer the toxic be the rule, toxins will not build waste matter sits in our bowel, up and foods will be fully digested which allows them to putrefy, and utilized. This optimum f e r m e n t a n d p o s s i b l y b e nutrition allows rejuvenation and reabsorbed. The longer your body peak vitality. Of course it was a is exposed to putrefying food in process of years or decades to get your intestines, the greater the the body so full of plaque and risk of developing disease. Even toxins, so it will be a process, with one bowel movement per although faster, to detoxify and day, you will still have at least get your body pure and back to its three meals worth of waste matter highest possible state of health. putrefying in your colon at all Colon cleansing is a procedure times. which may include the use of Disease usually begins with a many different supplements, and toxic bowel. Those having fewer few days of FASTING. A good bowel movements are harboring intestinal cleanse will also a potentially fertile breeding include a parasite cleanse.

Natural Colon Cleansing

on your digestive organs and glands and affects nutrient assimilation and absorption. The colon is the body's "sewer system", and if not treated properly can accumulate toxic poisons, which are absorbed into the bloodstream. This in turn can cause many diseases.

More often than not, natural colon cleansing means following a colon cleansing diet along with taking some colon cleansing supplements which may include herbs which are known to kill parasites and worms, contain digestive enzymes, contain probiotics (beneficial bacteria), A standard bowel cleanse contains: contain herbs that stimulates liver, · fasting on water, juices, raw gallbladder and intestines, also fruits and vegetables psyllium husk or seeds, Cascara Probiotics · Sagrada, or flax seeds, or slippery elm, and others. · Psyllium husk and/or seeds or flax seeds Start your detoxification program with the COLON · Charcoal A good cleansing program should · salt water enema always begin by removing the waste in your colon, the last portion of Charcoal binds to toxins such as your food processing chain. If you pesticides and helps to carry them attempt to clean your liver, blood, out of the colon. Flaxseeds also or lymph system without first absorb water and expand in the addressing a waste-filled bowel, the colon, allowing toxins and mucus to excreted toxins will only get be removed. In addition, flaxseeds have been found to lower recycled back into your body. cholesterol levels.

Decrease Bowel Transit Time Colon Cleanse and Detox Products With Intestinal Cleansing are available at Mitchell's Health Constipation and diarrhea are also and Wellness, Excel Plaza. indications of foul matter in your intestines. Furthermore, the much Start your detoxification more serious problems of cancer program with the COLON

and immune system dysfunctions A good cleansing program should begin with a toxic bowel. always begin by removing the waste Once we truly understand that the in your colon, the last portion of "single greatest challenge our your food processing chain. If you bodies face is the effective removal attempt to clean your liver, blood, of wastes and toxins", we will never or lymph system without first again undermine the importance of addressing a waste-filled bowel, the excreted toxins will only get frequent bowel movements. recycled back into your body.

As the colon becomes impacted Decrease Bowel Transit Time with dry putrefactive waste, its With Intestinal Cleansing shape and function are affected in numerous ways. It may stretch like Constipation and diarrhea are also a balloon in certain areas, or indications of foul matter in your d e v e l o p s o m e t h i n g c a l l e d intestines. Furthermore, the much "diverticula" (pouches on the more serious problems of cancer intestinal wall which may become and immune system dysfunctions infected), or fall down upon itself begin with a toxic bowel. (prolapsed colon). All of these colon Once we truly understand that the malformations greatly impair your "single greatest challenge our large intestine's ability to function, bodies face is the effective removal which in turn places severe strain of wastes and toxins", we will never

again undermine the importance of frequent bowel movements.

As the colon becomes impacted with dry putrefactive waste, its shape and function are affected in numerous ways. It may stretch like a balloon in certain areas, or develop something called "diverticula" (pouches on the intestinal wall which may become infected), or fall down upon itself (prolapsed colon). All of these colon malformations greatly impair your large intestine's ability to function, which in turn places severe strain on your digestive organs and glands and affects nutrient assimilation and absorption. The colon is the body's "sewer system", and if not treated properly can accumulate toxic poisons, which are absorbed into the bloodstream. This in turn can cause many diseases.

A standard bowel cleanse contains: ·

fasting on water, juices, raw fruits and vegetables

·

Probiotics

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Psyllium husk and/or seeds or flax seeds

·

Charcoal

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salt water enema

Charcoal binds to toxins such as pesticides and helps to carry them out of the colon. Flaxseeds also absorb water and expand in the colon, allowing toxins and mucus to be removed. In addition, flaxseeds have been found to lower cholesterol levels.

Colon Cleanse and Detox Products are available at Mitchell's Health and Wellness, Excel Plaza.

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The scuba diving in Grenada is outstanding and offers something to suit all types of diver. It enjoys an abundance of beautiful coral reefs with a diversity of marine life that will amaze even the more seasoned divers. Our wreck diving

opportunities are unsurpassed. Grenada & Carriacou were recently crowned the 'Wreck Diving Capital of the Caribbean'.

Between the two Islands there are 20 wrecks that will suit all levels; everyone from the relatively novice vacation divers enjoying the shallower wrecks through to the more experienced advanced divers going to see our most famous wreck, the Italian cruise liner the Bianca C. Known as the 'Titanic of the Caribbean' she sank in 1961 and at 180 meters long, she is an awesome site. The wrecks are home to a wide range of corals, sponges, fish and other fascinating marine life that have adopted these artificial reefs as their homes. Don't miss an exciting adventure into the Atlantic Ocean to experience our 'world class' wreck dives of the King Mitch & Hema1 where sharks, spotted eagle rays,

turtles and stingrays are frequently seen.

Dive Grenada is the longest established Scuba Diving Operation here in Grenada and has been

owned by Phil & Helen since 2004, they are both very passionate about teaching people to scuba dive and especially encouraging the locals here in Grenada to become certified scuba divers. This is both great for fun and recreation purposes and potentially for some individuals it will allow them to work in the diving sector of the tourism product. To enable this to happen Dive Grenada offer very good discounted prices for local trainees as well as for local certified divers.

The majority of their staff is from Grenada and Gary their main Divemaster has been diving these waters all his life, so no shortage of experience or local knowledge when you are scuba diving at Dive Grenada!

Even if you have never dived before, or are a little unsure about the whole diving 'thing' this is your perfect opportunity. The warm calm waters are ideal for your first underwater

By: Phil Saye adventure. Dive Grenada offers a 'Discover Scuba Diving Course'. In only half a day, under professional

supervision, you can experience some of these fantastic underwater treasures! If you are 'hooked' by the experience you could go on to become a fully qualified Diver.

If you are just visiting Grenada with non-diving partners, no worries, Dive Grenada is strategically situated at the Flamboyant Hotel on Grand Anse beach within easy reach of the dive sites. You can happily relax and enjoy a morning's diving in the knowledge that you can be back by lunchtime to rejoin partners for an afternoon's relaxation, swimming or sightseeing. For the 'all day' divers there is the further opportunity to go out again in the afternoon for another dive or perhaps accompany your partner on a snorkeling trip at the ideally suited reefs in Grenada's Marine ProtectedAreas.

If you are looking for something very special and a little bit different, come and explore Grenada's 'not to be missed' Underwater Sculpture Park. This

exciting new concept is the

distinctive work of English sculptor Jason Taylor and was installed in 2007 by Dive Grenada who assisted Jason place all of the exhibits. It is located at Molinere Bay in the Marine Protected Area and has brought a very quirky dimension to diving and snorkeling here. These unique pieces of art encapsulate Grenada's colorful history, culture and folklore and have also created a focus for some fantastic marine life on the surrounding reef.

Our underwater world has something for everyone from 10 to 80 years old, whether you live here, are just visiting or dream of being here 'Grenada has it all'. Let Phil & Helen and the dive team at Dive Grenada show you how fantastic the scuba diving really is………….!

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A Wedding Is A Blessed Gif t From God. First and foremost we take this opportunity to thank the Lord for His grace and mercy, and for joining and keeping us together.

It is usually said concerning marriage “Two hearts become one ", but on the 29th day of September 2007, the hearts of Mr. Kimron Levine and Miss Shivaughn Nicholas being wrapped up in the heart of God became one. On that day three hearts became one - as the scripture theme for our wedding says ...a three-fold cord is not quickly broken. Ecclesiastes 4:12.

As Christians, we encourage persons, especially young persons, to fall in love with God the Father and His Son Jesus Christ. Then and only then will you be able to love your partner with the love that will take you through the good times as well as the bad- Psalm 37:4 and Proverbs 3:5.

We sometimes wonder why most marriages fail. The answer is clear in the marriage vows: "What God Joins Together, Let no Man put Asunder."

Special thanks to our Pastor - Paul L. Miller and everyone at Restoration Christian Fellowship, Happy Hill St George, where we fellowship.

God Bless You All.

By: Shivughn Nicholas Levine

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The Spiritual Baptists consider themselves the oldest Christian religion brought to this land by our WestAfrican ancestors.

The other religion that was brought to Grenada by our ancestors was non-Christian (although having some Christian practices in its present form). This is the Shango or Orisha, originating from the kingdom of IfĂŠ of the Yoruba in Nigeria. The name Shango comes from the god of thunder of the Orisha.

Saraca, (some say salaca), is the feast that shares, offers and gives thanks within the Orisha's religious ceremony.

Food prepared for the saraca is done in the open, in the yard, on three-stone fireplaces, cooked over wood smoke, served in calabash

UNITY

Winston Whyte

To reach out of self is to burrow deep Into the uncharted unknown that does not sleep' Where all things are and times stand Still waiting in obedience for the will.

The courage to do, the faith to see, To spurn the fears which thwart the glee, And keep aloft the banners proud, Ah! For much more were we endowed!

Pulsating rhythms of the soul modify The raging quest to identify The imprecision of sameness's Utopian heart Which is blatant togetherness dwells apart And lends to life its mystic glow Welding through contrast the equality of unequals In the umbilical oneness of top speeds and stalls.

Many steps inscribe their names And sow their seeds and state their names And sow their seeds and state their aims.

The luckless ones curse their fate For they spurn the dignity of their plate And crave instead the poisoned spices Jeeringly parading without expletives!

Go quietly amidst the dung heap In the cemetery of rest and sleep; There would you find the power of equality In death's sting and in comforting pity Dust to dust, ashes to ashes The democracy of slaves and lashes

bowls that were made ready for the saraca. The food is laid out on banana or balisier leaves, and eaten with the fingers. The children are always fed first. When the saraca occurs within the Shango ceremony, a bowl of everything cooked is set aside for the mother of the waters, and taken to her.

Foods cooked at the saraca include ground provisions, rice, chicken (freshly killed for the occasion), mutton and goat. Vegetables include calaloo, pumpkin, and beans.

As the years have passed, the saraca has also become a secular event, standing on its own, organized by individuals, or a community.

The most well known saraca is that of the community of La Poterie in St. Andrew.

This is an annual event.

Saraca is also an annual event at River Sallee in St. Patrick. The nation dance, (similar to the Big Drum of Carriacou) is performed as part of the community celebrations. Here, the talking drums beat the rhythm in memory of the WestAfrican heritage.

Food at the saraca is always blessed before anyone eats.

The children are fed first.

The event is held in the open, with 'smoked food', that is, food cooked over wood fires.

The saraca is considered an event of thanksgiving, similar to that of the Spiritual Baptists.

So, next time you are invited to a saraca, get yourself there, and enjoy some traditional 'smoked food' and camaraderie.

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THERESA CRONEY VIBRANT WOMAN FOR GOD.

Theresa Croney from Telescope St. Andrew is a strong and vibrant woman for God. With a gift for writing and a voice for singing she uses this talent to glorify God. Misses Croney says that she knows that prayers can move mountains because she has always had a passion for writing and singing but some how she was never able to materialize her talent. Being a woman with great faith she continued to pray and ask God to give her the direction in which He wants her to go. She said one night right after hurricane Ivan she was down on the floor praying when suddenly she started hearing some music, the music sounded far away but was so sweet that she had to get up and begin writing.

She successfully wrote two gospel songs entitle “ Jesus died for your soul “and “Jesus woke me up”.

She continued to write songs and after she had written a few more songs and not having the money to go to the studio to do a CD she took a chance and brought her song to Denzel at Mt. Zion Studio. He took one look at the songs and thought that they were brilliant. He record one of the free of cost and told her that she should for look for sponsors to help her records the rest of the songs. She approach many prominent businesses in the country and the government but was not successful in obtaining help from them.

Theresa says, with these songs in hand she will never give up, she is still praying and believing that God will provide the necessary finances she needs to make her dreams comes true.

One of the main reason why she should never loses faith in her God is because of his words that were given in the Bible” knock and it shall be opened unto you seek and ye shall find “.She also said that God has so good to her and that she knows she can do all things through him that strengthens her.

I had the pleasure of listening to some of her songs and reading some of her composition and I think that she is a very talented and unique individual and if there is any one that can help her to fulfils this dream and open this door then please feel free to contacted her at telephone 420 3199.

In the meantime she continues to write amazing songs and pray that kind hearted people out there would respond.

LIFESTYLE OF JONAH THE ARTIST

Despite his early speech impediment Jonah Mark is optimistic about becoming one of the most accomplished artists in Grenada, a young man in his late thirties, hail from the parish of St.Patrick and started painting from an early age. An untrained artist whose work is often quite subdued and is always of a real place or a real event. He loves to draw in pen and ink; his drawings are always highly detailed and precise, Jonah has been exhibiting for years with the Grenada Arts Council Annual Exhibition.

When asked what inspired him to become an artist, Jonah said that he was an unfortunate child, who was unable to speak up to the first nine years of

his life. During those years he said, that his mother was his rock, she was faced with the tremendous task of teaching him to read, write and speak.

After starting school at age nine he developed a love for art and began to sketch on his own.

In 1993, he took part in an Independence Art exhibition with primary and secondary school; he also took part in the young adult category and won a special prize in 1994. He won a special prize again in the same Independence Art exhibition mentioned in 1993.

His first major competition was The Grenada Art Council in1995 at Marryshow House, where he won first prize in pencil category

and from then continue to take part in the Council annual Art exhibition. In 2002, he started using acrylic and old paint on canvas. Jonah took part in the Council annual Art exhibition until the year 2004. After 2004 he took a four year break and then entered into competition again.

In 1996 to 1998, he took a course in drafting at the St.Patrick's Multi Purpose Training Centre which is now TAMCC St.Patrick's Campus where he did drafting. He did a course on Small Business/ Small Enterprise development unit with The Grenada Development Bank. Sign writing and portraits are some of his specialties. He also does drawing from

his own imagination.

Jonah said that he must give thanks to God for making him what he is today and would like to advise those who have talents, not to give up, put God first, trust in him, then believe and have confidence. Because with God first along with natural talent you can achieve any thing you put your mind to.

He has his works on display at, Tikal, Yellow Poui Art Gallery Young Street in St. George's and Caribs Leap Museum Sauteurs St. Patrick. His address is, Plains St. Patrick's, Grenada W.I. Cell number 534-2211/419-3511

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IS YOUR JOB MAKING YOU FAT?

Your job may not directly make you fat, but the combination, of too much work, lack of sleep and no physical activity is fertile ground for weight gain.

The Stress Connection Too much stress causes your body to produce more of a hormone called cortisol, which not only triggers your appetite but cues your body to store fat cells and produce less testosterone, which results in less muscle mass, according to Shawn M. Talbott, a nutritional biochemist, author and consultant.

"It's just as important to get the stress under control as the exercise and diet," says Talbott, author of "The Cortisol Connection -- Why Stress Makes You Fat and Ruins Your Health." He adds, "If people do each of those three, they get a lot better results than if they have one of the three."

Experts say it's also important to understand why you eat. In the office, boredom and stress are frequently mistaken for hunger.

Horn, a certified public accountant who now runs Yoga for Business.

Our ancestors needed this adrenaline to run from predators, he said. Since we can't run from angry bosses and demanding clients, we treat nervous energy with food, drink and cigarettes.

As an alternative to munching, Van Horn recommends deep breathing walking and any other activity that will help calm you during times of stress.

The Sedentary Connection Show me your type of job and I'll show you the problem.

With more electronics, technology, and machines, some jobs that used to be manual labor are now performed by operators sitting behind a computer screen. Where once we had

"When I get stressed out I go for microwave popcorn. I need something that crunches," said Bonnie Russell, who runs the w a t c h d o g s i t e FamilyLawCourts.com. Russell's added 20 pounds to her slim frame since starting the site in 2001. Stress, she says, is the reason.

"When you get stressed out your body triggers adrenaline and puts you off balance," said Bruce Van

to walk to a co-workers office to give them a message, now we can just

push a button for the intercom or shoot off an email.

There are also other jobs where there is a lot of activity going on, but with the use of heavy machinery, controlled or directed by a person.

The individual is not themselves directly physically active.

When the average person works 8-10 hours per day, and if most of that time is spent in a sedentary job, it's no wonder it's hard to find time to keep active along with all the other responsibilities of life.

Many people have jobs that keep them behind a wheel for most of the day. We're talking about bus drivers, taxis, pilots and delivery personnel.

They cover many miles in a chair without burning much if any calories at all. Most of us get a lot more done and at a faster pace if we drive around, but again we are not getting any physical exercise. So whether you are sitting behind a desk all day long or behind the wheel of a car, truck or plane, make sure to cover some miles using “private 11� , that is your legs.

When the average person works 7-10 hours per day, and if most of that time is spent in a sedentary job, it's no wonder it's hard to find time to keep active along with all the other responsibilities of life.

Poor Eating Habits Your job may cause you to over eat, forget to eat, not eat on time and even result in you eating the wrong thing when you do eat, due to lack of time. You may think that not eating, or skipping meals will result in weight loss, but this is just the opposite.

The typical high stress person gets up early to prepare breakfast for the family, rushes children to school and themselves to work thinking they'll grab something for themselves on the way, which never happens because they do not want to be late. By lunch time due to finances, the job, or a hectic schedule they have no time to get lunch.

At the end of the day they rush out to pick their family up, run some errand or two, and drop by the grocery to get the needed items to prepare dinner. When they finally sit down to have a meal there is no thought to calories or portion. In fact they may justify the large plate because they had not eaten all day long. What makes it worse is that this is now the time that they choose to sit down and relax in front of the television until bedtime. No physical activity at this point, and when they are asleep for the next 6-8 hours there is no physical activity there either. This is the ideal situation for weight again.

Through your poor eating habits, your body has gone into the mode of storing fat.

It knows your schedule by now and when you turn of from eating it turns the fat storing sign on. One can only see how counter-

productive this all is. In our haste to get things down faster, we are creating a heavier, slower body, not to mention the medical problems that can occur as a result of poor a poor diet, and inactive lifestyle.

Now that we have a clear understanding of the problem, what is the solution? Below are a few tips on what you can do to survive the stress at work and deter you from putting on unwanted pounds.

Tips: Time Management: Take the time to make a schedule for yourself. Slow down to your pace without getting beaten up by the clock.

Remember how you go to bed is how you will awake in the morning. Going to be early and getting enough rest will assist you in being able to get up earlier and not being in such a hurry which will cause you to skip breakfast. We all say we're too busy, but if we could just look at things differently we'll see that possibilities do exist in which we could make time for ourselves to get through the day stress free and with time to be more active and eat properly.

Feeling Drink water: hungry or tired? You may just be dehydrated. Keep bottled water close at hand at work, in the car or your bag where ever you go.

Eat Consistently: Skipping meals not only leads to snacking on the wrong things, but post-work binging, it wreaks havoc on your metabolism. Eat breakfast, and lunch, and stash nuts, fruit and other

healthy snacks in your car and desk drawer. Plan your meals the day before, and have the necessary ingredients at home so you will stick to your healthy menu.

Relax and Breath: Stress produces an adrenaline that for many people leads to compulsive snacking.

Before you eat away “nervous energy,� try two minutes of deep breathing.

Closing you eyes and blocking everyone one out is very helpful. Sometimes it's great to just stop whatever you are doing and walk away. Go outside or to the window and look out to the object furthest away and breath, give thanks and enjoy the scenery. If you are at a place where you cannot do either of the two then use your bathroom time as your personal escape space. No one can interrupt you there, so make the most of that time to relax. Remember possibilities do exist; you just have to make it happen.

Driving to and from work should be a relaxing time.

Leave home early so that you will not have to be in a rush and that will help you to take your time and drive safely. Play soothing music for yourself and your loved ones, or have an enjoyable conversation with them before parting for the day.

Repeat the same process when picking them up after work and you will be amazed how much more relaxed everyone will be.

Commit Yourself: If you're not committed to something you're more likely to not take it seriously, and not follow through. Commit

yourself to make goals and write them out. Commit yourself to being more active by signing up at Body Image Gym. Once you've committed yourself you will get all the professional support that you need, and you will find that exercise is a terrific way to not only burn calories but to deal Also once with stress. committed to something people tend to make the time to follow through with it.

Commitment to the job comes easily, so why not put some of that loyalty and dedication into your health.

Get Active: Now that you are committed, get physically active! If you c a n ' t e x e r c i se i n t h e morning and are too wiped out to go after work, try to sneak out during the day. If there is no way you can leave at lunch time then take an hour after dinner to relax and the other hour to get at least half an hour in the gym. Chances are you'll be more productive because of it. The days you cannot make it to the gym go for a walk after dinner, and incorporate more walking during the day at work.

Remember the concept is to get active. If the phone is the problem, get a head set so that you don't have to be stuck at the desk when calls come in. You can keep moving and still get your calls answered. Think of all the things you do sitting that you can get done while still remaining active.

Wishing you an active stress free life, from our family to yours, Body Image Health Club.

“OIL DOWN”

By Jane Belfon

Almost two centuries ago, our ancestors who came from West Africa, created a dish which includes the colours red, green and gold, with a little black or dark brown of our nutmeg; indeed, the colours of the national flag. This is Oil Down, our national dish, which has withstood the test of time, ever changing, but essentially the same, in its perfection.

provisions, seasonings, dumplings, and calaloo.

Traditionally, some of the Oil Down's ingredients are grown around the home. For example, the saffron, the calaloo, at least one coconut tree, chive and thyme and seasoning peppers. The pork for the Oil Down was always corned at home, and dried in the sun. Today, we buy the corned pork, and the corned fish.

Oil Down is unique to the Grenadian. It is a dish as diverse in its ingredients as the people who came here, yet, together and united in the one dish as the Grenadians of this tri-island State. The scent of this dish cooking, the spices, the seasonings, the coconut milk, wafting on the breeze, tickling and titillating the taste buds, make even would be non-partakers salivate, lick their lips and say, “Ah want some ah dat!”

There are some traditional practices that make the difference in the creation of an excellent Oil Down.

Salted meats should preferably be soaked overnight to remove the salt, and cooked separately before being added to the pot. Saffron, and not curry, should be added to the grated coconut milk.

Oil Down's ingredients are all important. However, there are some that are essential. Oil Down cannot be done without breadfruit. The breadfruit was brought here from Tahiti as a cheap source of food to feed the slaves. Breadfruit plants were brought to St. Vincent and other Caribbean islands on the ship The Bounty captained by Captain Bligh, and made famous by the film, “Mutiny on the Bounty”. Our breadfruit plants were brought by a special ship, The Providence. The Spiritual Baptists believe that the breadfruit is spiritual food. Breadfruit is soft, easily digested, able to blend, yet retaining its individuality. Some say that when the breadfruit is cut through the middle, one sees a C for Christ, and an apparent face with a crown of thorns: sacred food, indeed.

Some other ingredients which are essential to the Oil Down include coconut milk from dried coconuts, Indian saffron, (turmeric); salted meats, ground

The pot is packed in layers, with the dumplings at the top, and the calaloo covering the dumplings. Finally, the saffron/coconut milk is poured over. When the pot is brought to the boil, the heat must be lowered, so that it simmers, gently percolating throughout the pot, boiling down, until, as we say, “it consommé”.

Oil Down is cooked in kitchens, on the stove, on a coal pot, with coals, and on the three- stone fireplace, outside, in the yard, or “on the block”, with wood fire.

Oil Down is cooked for celebrations, on the beach, for rallies, or just because there is breadfruit, so, “we cooking ah Oil Down”.

I like the artistry that went into the creation of this dish; such diverse ingredients coming together in a symphony, becoming one. I like golden pumpkin, and deep purple mountain dasheen, green plantain, green figs, and cassava dumplings, along with everything else in my Oil Down. What about you? Enjoy------.

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“Whatever The Mind Conceives And Believes It Can Achieve.”

This is the true likeness of Andrea Arrete Sylvester Cyrus, One of the leading hair personalities in Grenada when it comes to braiding. However not very much of her has been mentioned.

However Andrea is one of the best braider in Grenada, not just because she plaits very neatly, but she is also very versatile when it comes to braiding. She offers a variety of different hair styles which includes Ghana braids, senegales twist, silky dreads, thread twist, fish bone, invisible cornrows, inside cornrows and many more styles.

are to own and operate her personal hair salon together with a boutique and bar. She attended the Grenada S.D.A Comprehensive School where she obtained 8 CXC O'levels subjects. She went on to do little jobs which included the famous Data Logics, a teacher at the Grensave Day Nursery and Pre-School and the Call Centre Grenada Ltd being the most recent, where she was a verification supervisor. During her spare time she took numerous training courses in Child Care Work Shop, Food and Nutrition, Sewing and Hair Dressing together with Manicure, Pedicure, Facial and Body Massages at one of the leading hair salon 'A Cut Above', sponsored by the GREP organization. At present she is a happily married woman with three beautiful children.

Andrea became involved in the Braiding industry since she was at school at the tender age of 12 thereabout and up to today she has gotten more involved and has grown better and better, which places her at the top spot. Just an in depth look at Andrea Sylvester With all of her accomplishments there is one thing Andrea loves Cyrus. doing the most and that is dealing She is a multi-talented young with hair and that's why she has woman with a reputable character recently started her own hair and great expectation. Her dreams d r e s s i n g b u s i n e s s , m a i n l y

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Andrea never had any formal training in braiding, it is a talent that she developed all by herself.

She can use her hands very effectively also in Arts and Crafts, creating of amazing custom made wigs and the styling of hair.

Andrea is very proud of her accomplishments thus far, and intends to leave her mark in this great nation. Braiding is part of her legacy which she intends to leave behind so that younger generation can follow. So when you are in need of amazing hairdo that will cause all eyes to be on you there is only one person you can count on and that isAndrea.

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A New Definition of “Normal” Moving from one house to another across town is not an easy thing to do. Packing your things and moving from one coast of a country to its opposite coast is even more difficult of a process. But taking your life and everything you have grown to view as normal, and trading that life for a new one in a different country is a completely different experience. When my wife, my three small children and I moved to Grenada from the United States in August of 2006, we thought that we were ready for the challenge. After all, we had visited Grenada for a week, had studied its culture through books and internet, and were going to be living with Americans who had been in Grenada for 10 years. How difficult could it be?

difficult than we had originally thought. Awaking the next morning was a surreal moment—I realized as I lay there in my new bed that the rules of the game of life were now different, and that I was once more a beginner.

For starters, my body felt different. I love the sun and enjoy being in it, but there is a marked difference between the sun in Midwest America and the sun in the lower Caribbean. To further compound the issue, there was no air conditioning and little cross-breeze in our home, and I had grown accustomed to having those luxury items and relying upon them to give my body a break from the heat. But not anymore.

This was my new life, and the rules were different. The weather was not the only thing affecting my body; the food was expectedly different, which also caused my body to adjust.

And then we actually took the plunge. The 20-hour day of flying, waiting in airports, hauling our luggage from plane to plane, and trying to keep our 2-year old daughter and twin 1year olds from crying too loudly Getting the food was in and of was the first indication that itself a lesson in transition. maybe this was going to be more Being used to supermarkets—

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where every item is priced and not up for negotiation—I was not prepared for the experience that awaited me at the market. It was as though every vendor at the market saw me as an unknowing white guy with more money than common sense, and they were correct. I did not know how much a tomato should cost in Grenada. I knew how much it cost in Kentucky, but I wasn't in Kentucky anymore—the rules were different. So when the sweet lady behind the table told me that I could get a tomato from her for five dollars, who was I to argue? I was having a difficult enough time trying to figure out how much five Eastern Caribbean dollars equated to in U.S. dollars.

To make matters worse, I could only understand one out of every three words that the sweet lady was saying. Just like there is a significant difference between the sun in Grenada and the sun in Kentucky, there is a difference between the English spoken in both places. Simple differences like how to pronounce the letters

“th” became a major obstacle to me in my new home. When my accommodating vendor would inform me that for the bananas, I would need to give her “three”, it sounded to me like she was saying “tree”. So I replied that, “Yes, bananas do grow on trees!”…to which she gave me a strange look and mumbled something beneath her breath.

And if the difference in accent was not enough of a communication barrier, I was now bombarded with all kinds of phrases that I had never heard and that I could only speculate what their meaning was. My best guess of what “liming” meant was that it had something to do with picking fruit from trees and that “making poppyshow” involved making something with poppies and then showing it to somebody, but I had no idea what “stick no bills” meant on the signs on buildings. I did learn fairly quickly, though, that the phrase “just now” could mean anything from “in five minutes” to “in five months”.

There were countless phrases to which I did not know the meanings, and the choice was always whether to ask somebody what the phrase meant (and make myself look foolish) or guess what it meant (and run the risk of looking even more foolish).

The adjustment to the food and the process of getting the food at market paled in comparison, however, to the challenge of learning to drive so that I could get the food. Driving in Grenada is so different from driving in America that there should be a different word to describe each process. The obvious difference was that I had to learn how to drive on the left (also known as “wrong”) side of the road.

Driving on the left side of the road meant having to adjust to using my left hand to switch gears, which was completely opposite of what I had come to know, as were the turn signal and windshield wipers. It took months to stop turning on the windshield wipers when I

wanted to turn left or right. Add in the fact that the roads were narrower and had more obstacles in them to avoid (people, parked busses, dogs, cows, etc.), and you begin to understand what kind of adjustment it was.

Thankfully, my children had much less difficulty than my wife and I did in adjusting to our new lives. Over time, though, we were able to follow our kids' lead in adapting to a new definition of “normal”. The continual “why do they do things that way?” began to subside as each week passed by. Not only did we begin to understand things more; we grew into the system more, and therefore didn't even notice the things that would have been so foreign to me just months earlier.

The better adjusted we became and the less we compared life to our former life, the more we were able to appreciate all of the wonderful aspects of our new lives. People were friendlier and in less of a hurry, there was natural beauty all around us, there were beautiful children

singing school songs in their neatly kept uniforms, and there was a new adventure to be discovered on a daily basis.

It eventually got to the point that when groups from the U.S. would visit, I would find myself answering their questions and wondering how they could think the way that they did. I was beginning to associate more with the lifestyle in Grenada than that of the United States. My friends and colleagues started to joke that I was more of a Grenadian than an American, and I could not argue. Nor did I want to.

And then just like that, it was time to go back. Our 18-month time in Grenada was coming to an end. Our definition of “normal” that we had eased into during our time in the Spice Isle was about to be turned upsidedown again. No more trips to the beach on holiday, no more squeezing twenty-five people into a bus designed to seat fifteen. No more opening a coconut with a cutlass and

drinking its milk, and no more playing cricket. The thought of adjusting to that new old life without these beautiful things made us sad to leave—so sad that we would almost miss waiting in line for an hour to pay the electric bill.Almost. st April 1 of 2008 marked the end of a simpler time in our lives. We came back to the U.S., and have been re-adjusting to the fast pace and shortage of friendly hello's between strangers. We are now adjusting to freezing temperatures and wishing we were back in the heat of Grenada.

And though we are nearly readjusted to everything that was so normal to us before we left for Grenada, there is still a part of us that wants to drive on the left side of the road to a market with no marked prices or squeeze into a bus with twenty strangers. I guess that we adjusted well enough that we will always keep a piece of Grenada with us, and we now know that the definition of “normal” is purely relative. If only everyone were so lucky.

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Kite Flying At Grenada, The Spice

By Jane Belfon

Easter is the time, here in Grenada when kites rule the skies. As early as February, regular bamboo kites are flown, coconut flex kites and the majestic Jabina, the four or six feet plus kites, made out of bamboo or wood, sings its distinctive song, from its mivel, “vhmmmm----vhmmmm ----”.

Nowadays, there are all kinds of kites flown during the season, in competitions, and for fun: colorful kites, imported kites, most innovative kites, biggest kites.

People of all ages and genders take part.

My nostalgia and my fondest memories of kite flying go beyond the present day, to years ago. I remember like it was yesterday, (forty- nine years ago); my first kite.

It was a cocoa qui. Some call it cocoa wiki. This was a dried cocoa leaf, with holes bored at the top for the

thread, and holes bored at the bottom, for the tail----put together by one of my brothers, with thread from my mother's Singer sewing machine, and tail from an old discarded sheet.

A cocoa qui was a kite for the road alongside one's house, because it never rose far in the sky. First, you walked uphill with your kite. Then, you took off running downhill, with kite trailing behind. After two or three tries, with more tail added every time, the thing took off flying.

One could literally hear the held breaths that would be let off in relief, by watching adults. Cheers! No tears! Proud kite flyer. Mission accomplished.

age”, for a young man. A bamboo kite was a masterful creation, requiring dexterity and skill. For example, if the bamboo kite was to be flown in an area with much wind, the cross piece had to be of equal length with all other pieces. If there was little wind in the area, the cross piece must be longer to bar every bit of wind. If the wind was “at the top of the sky”, that is, if one lived in a valley, like we did, the compass must be made with “overhead”, so that the kite could rise quickly, and fly high, to 'catch' the wind. Indeed, these young men were aeronautic engineers, using skill and dexterity to craft their kites.

I graduated from coco qui to flex kite, with a mivel that made the kite sing, compass, and coloured kite paper.

Here was a proper kite! This kite was again made by one of my brothers, put together with great dexterity.

This kite was shaped from the ribs of the coconut branch, the flex covered with brightly coloured kite paper.

The glue was created from cassava starch, boiled on a fire of twigs outside in the yard, in a discarded condensed milk tin. Kite making was the domain of the males; in these instances, my brothers and their friends.

Twine, or rope, not thread, was required to fly the Jabina, and much tail. The singing came from the mivel, especially created for that purpose. One had to be strong to fly such a kite, and swift, so as to run to 'catch' the kite when it was 'cut'.

I never graduated to the bamboo kite or the six foot plus Jabina, the king of the skies. The bamboo kite was considered to be the kite for boys and young men, part of “the coming of

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There were also, and still are, sky wars. A razor blade or many razor blades were attached to the end of the kite's tail, with the objective of 'cutting' someone else's kite.

Kites were anchored to stakes in the ground, once they were up, and left to fly, filling days and nights with their singing, a very distinctive feature of the skies at Easter.

It is great to fly a kite. So, let's all go fly a kite!!

LA POTERIE SARACA FESTIVAL

Saraca has many different meanings according to where you are in the Caribbean. It can refer to interpretation of a dream, or a gathering of people giving thanks for a bountiful harvest or making food offerings for an upcoming planting season. If you attend a saraca you will find a village community pooling its resources to provide generous

amount of local foods that are cooked outdoors (smoked food) and beverages' being shared freely with all, but for the people of La. Poterie it is also a time for socializing and have a great time and that is exactly what happens at the La Poterie saraca held every march of the year.

The day began with a breakfast held at the moon light city ground where people are served

with a variety of local dishes such as Roast Bakes and Saltfish, Black stage Tea, (a tea made from a local brush grown all over Grenada), Fried Saltfish, Cocoa Tea and many more.

They then proceed into the actual cooking of the foods. You can smell the aroma of the food from all over the community. It is a day when age, race, and color makes no different, because every body comes together and creates an event that is so spectacular it will have people coming

from all over the world to be a part of it.

Beautifully decorated trays are filled with samples of every prepared dish before sharing with persons who come to eat with them. They them proceed to the playing field where food from the trays are displayed and served on figs leaves on the ground and the children are invited to eat, using their fingers. Later into the night the village comes alive with the drumming, singing a n d d a n c i n g throughout the night.

It was a beautiful sight to see all the children at the moonlight city grounds, dress in their

school uniform and independence costumes, as they sat on the grass and ate their food .

Attending this festival is a great way to experience Grenada's cultural flavors as it showcases all of our traditions from local foods to song and dance, all wrapped in our colorful

heritage. Drum dancing, highlighted with a performance from local villagers and visitors are one of the most anticipated part of the whole festival.

So the next time you're around and really want to have a good

time visit the La Poterie saraca it is consider to be the biggest saraca in Grenada.

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Kirani James & Rondell Bartholomew Making Grenada Proud

400 meters clash on the opening day was a close and exciting affair, with Kirani getting the better of his man close to the finishing line. The times were sensational from local perspective with Kirani bursting the tape at 45.03 seconds to post a new record and Rondell at 46 seconds flat. It was the most scorching 400 meters ever seen at the games.

Two superb, confident and outstanding athletes, with great personalities. Not only are they good at athletics but they are both academically inclined. Kirani and Rondell maybe very competitive towards each other on the field but of the field they are great friends.

This year they both excel in their sporting career as they produced some amazing displays to lead their schools to the top of the Boys Division and brought home gold and silver form the Carifta. Rondell led Mc Donald College to the title, while kirani helped his outfit, GBSS, to finish second- their best showing for almost twelve years.

The two met head-to head twice in the meeting and thrilled fans with Their stunning performances. meeting in the Boy's 400 meters was definitely the race of the two-day event. Kirani had sped to victory in a time 46.40 seconds. Rondell clocked a time of 47.70 seconds and vowed to return strong, which he did. The

Both men in fact lowered the mark for the old record, which stood at 47.70 seconds. But the rivalry was not over and fans were expecting another thriller when the two again collided in the boys 200 meters. It was another exciting race with Kirani once again dominating winning in record time of 20.8 seconds, beating the old mark of 21.10 seconds. Rondell clocked 21.50 seconds.

Most impressive was the c o m m a n d i n g performance of Kirani James. Running against athletes two years his senior, running 45.45 seconds for first and smashing Usain Bolt's sixyear-old CARIFTA record of 46.35 in the process and was followed by his compatriot Rondell Bartholomew who also smash Bolt record when he ran (45.58) We at Hottmagazine, extends congratulations to Kirani James and Rondell Bartholomew, on their superb record breaking performances at the 38th Carifta games. They work

hard and their commitment to the sport is paying off, and we look forward to greater things in the future.

We also recognize the other members of the Carifta team who have done well at the games in St. Lucia, by improving their personal performances and are contributing to Grenada's medal count at the games.

We wish you all every success throughout your sporting career.

Hott Street Talk

Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other. Defeat is not the worst of failures. Not to have tried is the true failure. Develop success from failures.

Discouragement and failure are two of the surest stepping stones to success. Failure is success if we learn from it. Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome.

Listen up youths when going after your goals people around you may try to keep you down, but set your goal and go after them, look ahead and whatever obstacle comes your way smile and think of it as a steeping stone towards your goal and remember that the race is not for the fastest but for or the strongest but for those that can endure to the end. When you have achieve your goals can look back and smile and thank God for seeing you through the end. Nothing is too hard to achieve in the end.

Melissa Roberts River Sallee, St. Patrick's

Natecha John – Ruiz River Sallee, St. Patrick's

It's not easy being a wife, mother, teacher, mentor and students all at the same time but if God puts you to it he will surely get you through it. Remember all things are achievable with God at your side. And you can be all that you want and more.

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"It's not where you come from that matters, it's what you do to take you where you want to, that counts.”

Assiduous, amicable, sociable and reliable these are a few words that describe me.

One of my greatest concerns today is that of our young girls and ladies soon to be “women.” Be careful of some of the choices that you make. “It is not where you come from that matters, it is what you do to take you where you want to that counts.” Get involved, use your spare time wisely, join a youth group or community club.

Make wise choices. Take advantage of all educational opportunities that come your way. After all the hard work and achievement there is still life. Be cool stay in school.

Tara C. N. Stafford Teacher Paradise, St.Andrew

New Life Organisation (NEWLO) On the 30th of July 1984, NEWLO opened its doors for the first time to 40 youths, 7 females and 33 males. Since then, hundreds of Grenadian youths have graduated from NEWLO into the work force.

This year, NEWLO has plans for proudly celebrating its 25th year. A committee, comprising graduates and led by the Assistant Executive Director, Mr. Peter James, has been formed to plan and execute the week-long celebrations. The agenda for the week is as follows: th

Sunday, 28 June

Church service in each parish

Monday, 29th June

Exhibition at Fisherman's Birthday celebration

Tuesday, 30th June

Past Trainees' Day at Palmiste Centre; a March at Gouyave

Wednesday, 1st July

Open Day at the Palmiste Centre

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Thursday, 2 July rd

Graduation Day

Friday, 3 July

Sea Blast at Palmiste Beach

Saturday, 4th July

Dinner at Palmiste Centre

NEWLO came about when the People's Revolutionary Government fell apart in October 1983. Many of our young people of that era became lost and uncertain of their future. They needed to regain some sense of identity and to become productive citizens of Grenada. It was with this urgency in mind that Bishop Sydney Charles flew to Trinidad on 14th November 1983 to secure an appointment with Father Gerald Pantin, the Executive Director of SERVOL, which is a unique and successful training centre.

The Bishop asked Father Pantin whether SERVOL would assist in the setting up of a parallel organization in Grenada in order to help the unmotivated and unemployed youth in Grenada, in particular, the youthful members of the former People's Revolutionary Army who needed urgent help to channel their enthusiasm into constructive activities; in short, to “change the wielders of swords into wielders of plough shears�. Father Pantin responded by visiting Grenada on 24th November 1983 to have a firsthand dialogue with a cross-section of the community in order to evaluate their needs in relation to the proposed project.

Father Pantin's evaluation led to certain decisions: A Board of Directors was formed; the name, New Life Organisation

(NEWLO), was chosen; the organisation would be ecumenical and apolitical, with no ties to existing or future groups; and a constitution was drawn up to spell out the objectives and intentions of the organization. The purpose of the project was identified as: (a) To provide training for the youth, (b) To provide unemployment opportunity for the youth, (c) To serve as a centre for workshops involving family life, motivation, self-reliance etc., and (c) To act as a centre of reconciliation for different interest groups and age groups on the island.

Father Pantin paid a second visit to Grenada in December of 1983 and, at a meeting with the Board, helped to clarify the vision, aims, and the method for the establishment of the project. The process was then started to register NEWLO as a legal entity, which led to its incorporation as a private company in January of 1984. MISEREOR, a German Catholic Funding Organisation, was contacted, and, in recognition of the urgency of the situation, cabled a pledge of an initial sum of DM 45,000 to get the project off the ground with the expectation of the submission of a proper project proposal later. The NEWLO Board of Directors, intent on starting the organisation on firm footing, attended a two-day workshop in Trinidad at the SERVOL Caribbean Life Centre facilitated by Mr. Tracey, Father Pantin, Sister Ruth, and the SERVOL staff acting as resource persons.

When the doors of NEWLO was opened to the first set of trainees on a Saturday in July of 1984, the courses offered were Masonry, Plumbing, Auto-mechanic, and Carpentry together with an ongoing form of the Adolescent Development Programme (ADP) throughout the programme. Much has happened since that July 1984 morning. NEWLO has had many Executive Directors: Mr. Teddy Victor, Sister Reina, Mrs. Franka Johnson, (now Bernadine), Mrs. Ann Antoine, Sister Ann Celestin, and, at present, Mr. Alvin Campbell. NEWLO now has three Centres: Palmiste, which is the main branch, St. Andrew's Life Centre at Grenville, and Junior Life Centre at Petit Bacaye, St. David. The ADP is now the first course each and every trainee has to do before he or she moves into the skills departments. The skill departments have increased. Auto-mechanic is no longer being taught and Cosmetology, Hospitality Arts, Office Skills, Sewing, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Electrical Installation, Maintenance, and Gardening and Small Engine Repairs have been added as skills offered at NEWLO. Recently, with assistance from POETA, an OAS organisation, Computer training has been added for all trainees. The objective is for all trainees to be computer literate when they leave NEWLO. The success of NEWLO as a training centre is as a result of its ADP. The Ministry of Education, in recent times, has talked about introducing the teaching Life Skills in the Elementary and Secondary Schools. The ADP is partly so and more, and has been part of the NEWLO programme from the beginning. The ADP was and is intended to instil in each and every trainee

self esteem, self respect, and the basics of literacy, numeracy and common knowledge. All trainees are required to complete the 14 week programme. It is base on the SPICES approach, which is an anagram for Social, Physical, Intellectual, Creative, Emotional, and Spiritual dimensions of a well –rounded person.

The programme is about changing the attitudes of trainees toward God, Nation, Family, and, most importantly, the individual.

NELWO tries to keep abreast of the changes in its surrounding. A Computer Centre is being built at present at Palmiste, like all NEWLO buildings, by Instructors and trainees. The aim is to offer technical training to the community. Plans are in the making to expand the SALC so that more than the ADP will be offered at Grenville. A web site is almost complete and should be up and running before the end of this term, the first week in July. NEWLO relies heavily on the donations and assistance from organisations such as The Rotary Club, a subvention from the Government which covers, almost, the majority of salaries, and the contributions of individuals here in Grenada and from abroad. The fee for NELWO remains low at $100 a term in order to make vocational training available to individuals from low income and problematic families, so much emphasis is placed on the raising of funds and the soliciting of donations and contributions from individuals and organisations. NEWLO's Mission Statement says it all: To provide quality Life and Vocational Skills training for disadvantaged youth of all religions and creeds, facilitating growth and development of the individual in relation to the family, the community, and the nation.

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Grenada's Heritage

Morne Fendue Plantation House Three hundred (300) years of Rich Grenadian History

Visiting Grenada? Then spice up your holiday with to Morne Fendue Plantation House (Betty Mascoll).

Experience the Victorian elegance, the high ceilings, the stone walls coloured with mosaic patterns of cut river stones. See the stained glass windows and the five bed rooms upgraded since Hurricane Ivan. You would not want to miss the authentic Victorian brass bed slept on by Princess Margaret in 1953. Check the Victorian furniture made of oak and of course the Betty Mascoll's legacy. th Reflected on the remains of the 17 Century Baby Grand piano, silenced by decay and age but decorated with Visit family picture anyway.

Victoria's portrait and her legacies especially The Victorian Cross, now held by Grenadian Johnson Beharry.

See her honorary landmarks in Grenada as evidence of a beloved Queen. Don't forget to experience the many other Victorian items including male and female wear of the Victorian age.

Quench your thirst at the Morne Fendue Bar and dine to the panoramic view of mountains (including Mt. St. Catherine) and the Caribbean Sea. If

you are lucky you may see a cruise liner heading for Carriacou. Select a dish from creole chicken, fresh fish, pepperpot, callaloo soup and garlic bread, fresh from the gardenvegetables and fruity ice cream.

Our old guesthouses comprise five double rooms, one with private bathroom and four with shared bathroom.

All the rooms are furnished in romantic, traditional style.

Make your day by taking a walk on the grounds around the flowers. Breathe the fresh Atlantic breeze and touch the flowers. Note the cycads estimated to be 140 years old.

Take a walk to the Arawak village depicting a typical village of straw houses created by the first Grenadians.

See the display of paintings and documentation inside, simple graphic presentation is designed to provide food for thought without burdening the mind. Look out for the cassava food, bread or Bambula. Taste it, its good. Caribs andArawak Indians ate that.

The new Annex comprises eight (8) self contained bedrooms each equipped with toilet and bath and opening out to this panoramic view.

While staying night look out for a crimson sunset, constellation of Orion, the big and little dipper etc. and a full moon that is breathtaking.

At plantation, visitors have breakfast with their rooms but lunch and dinner

on request. They enjoy combing the environment and obtaining first hand information of villagers' way of life.

They visit: Historical artifacts at  plantation Nutmeg and oil processing  plant Old sugar mills and Slave Pen  Amerindian village and  artifacts Sulphur and Boiling Springs  Leaper Hill  Bathway Beach and National  Park Turtle Observation at Levara  Levera Lake and Golf Course  Further away: Wa t e r f a l l s - A n n a d a l e ,  Concord and Mt. Carmel GrandAnse Beach  Grand Etang Tropical Rain  Forest Grenville and St. George's for  shopping Should you like to return to plan your wedding we can build you a white church with cute isle on the grass and have your entourage walk from the house of dining area to the Church. We can accommodate Birthday parties, anniversaries, retreats etc. at the Morne Fendue Plantation.

Just Come and Be Happy!

The Agricultural Sector-No Option ButTo Succeed The task of reviving a badly neglected Agricultural Industry presents much more of a challenge than meets the casual eye but is nevertheless a task that is absolutely necessary for the future of this country.

The Government of Grenada's decision to put agriculture at the forefront of national development and its subsequent mandate to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries set in motion a series of plans and projects designed not only to revive the industry but to revolutionize it.

only last year but has brought to her position a level of pro-activeness and dynamism that is absolutely if the desired goal is to be achieved.

The Minister of Agriculture Honorable Michael Denis Lett is a Grenadian who literally grew up on agriculture and has a personal interest in the growth and welfare of the industry.

The Agricultural Sector is one which needs the dedicated support and involvement of the entire population if success is to be assured and P.S. BainThomas stresses the involvement of the public and continual updating of the people in all that the ministry is doing.

The minister, the P.S. and their administrative team understand the importance of effectively coordinating the various divisions and units that constitute the ministry and do a skillful job of this, making a task that is extremely complicated and daunting appear smooth and simple on the surface.

The Permanent Secretary Mrs. Gemma BainThomas joined the Ministry of Agriculture

Since July of 2008 the Ministry of Agriculture, besides continuing programs designed to

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benefit farmers and the agricultural industry has instituted and re-instituted some very important and far reaching programs designed not only for the reform of the sector but for its preparation for the future and long term success.

Under this new dispensation the development and expansion of the livestock industry is being given new focus. It is the ministry's conviction that Grenada has the potential to become self sufficient in meat and milk is the sub-sector is proper administered by the ministry and managed by livestock farmers.

To this end the MOA thought it necessary to reintroduce Artificial Insemination, though limited to cattle for the time being, which has not been done in Grenada for the last 20 or so years.

Chief Veterinary and Livestock Officer Dr. Bowen Louison and his insemination team have been inseminating cattle in different parts o f the country, making it no longer necessary for farmers to have access transportation to carry around heifers in heat looking for a bull.

This process also make it possible to improve and control one's breeds since the sperm is imported from abroad and can come from specified breeds.

The ministry has also launched a milk goat development program under which goat farmers are being taught the fundamentals of goat farming, goat house building, hay making, cheese making and other skills necessary for the building of the thriving milk goat industry.

Under the Food security Program small farmers and householders are being given Broiler or layer chicks, rabbits, or goats to start their own small livestock operation.

Others are given fool plants to encourage back yard farming for the purpose of cutting down on their food bill and augment their income.

Understanding the important of science to a modern agricultural sector the ministry has launched a Research and Development Desk headed by Research and D e v e l o p m e n t Coordinator Dr. Malachy Dottin.

This department is busy with tissue culture development and research into new strains and

cultures that are more suitable to our environment and resistant to the diseases threatening crops locally.

Also recently the ministry signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of the West Indies St. Augustine Campus that will make available much more training opportunities for staff of the MOA. The ministry has also facilitated several workshops including in carrot cultivation and the integration of Geographic Positioning System, Global Positioning System and Information Communication Technology in agricultural extension services.

All these workshops and seminars are designed to involve ministry staff and other stakeholders in the

development of s strong and vibrant sector.

Most recently the MOA launched its Farm Labor Assistance Program in which teams of workers are being sent to government owned estates and private farms to clean and replant mainly nutmeg and cocoa lands and make them productive once again.

These and many other undertakings that space would not permit to detail supply evidence of a ministry that is determined to fulfill and exceed the mandate given it by the government.

Certainly we in the MOA have our share of hurdles to cross not the least of which being a variety of pests and diseases threatening various crops.

The MOA has put intensive programs in place to control the Black Sigatoka

and Moko diseases attacking crops in the banana family which includes bluggoes and plantains; the Nutmeg Root Wilt attacking nutmegs; the Red Palm Mite attacking coconuts and other plants; and the West Indian Fruit Fly attacking mainly plums and guavas.

T h e m i n i s t r y u rg e s vigilance and cooperation on the part of every citizen in helping to fight these invaders as this is the only way we will succeed.

Despite these obvious challenges and others the ministry's leadership harbors no doubt with regard to the eventual success of its mission-to make agriculture the driving force behind a powerful economy going forward into the future .

Gastro - Esophageal Reflux Disease

By Dr. Nicole Perrotte

produces acid as part of the digestion process.

Acid is always present in the stomach, even when we are not digesting food.

What causes GERD?

What is GERD? Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease or GERD is commonly known as heartburn or indigestion. This disease commonly affects most of the population at least once a week.

GERD occurs when the esophagus is over exposed to acid from the stomach.

There are many factors that lead to GERD. It is due in part to the esophagus not working properly. It does not move the food from the esophagus to the stomach properly. Also, the valve may leak which means that acid will go back into the esophagus. GERD may also be aggravated by delayed gastric emptying, hiatal hernias and medications. Being overweight or pregnant can also lead to GERD. Some of the food and drinks that commonly lead to reflux symptoms are chocolate, peppermint, alcohol, tomatoes and citrus drinks. Some of the medications which may lead to reflux are prostaglandins and sedatives.

The esophagus is the tube that connects the mouth/oral cavity with the stomach. It is sometimes called the gullet by laypersons. The esophagus acts by moving food from the mouth to the stomach by pulsatile or wave-like motion.

There is a valve at the junction where the esophagus and the stomach connect. The valve acts similarly to any stop valve on a pipe. It prevents food and acid moving back from the stomach into the esophagus.

What are the signs and symptoms of GERD?

Normally acid is not present in the esophagus. The acid irritates the esophageal lining leading to inflammation and this is similar to acid corrosion of pipes that is seen in everyday life. The stomach

The most common symptoms are chest discomfort (heartburn) and regurgitation. Sometimes persons experience brackish or salt water in their mouth, this is commonly known as backwash. There are other

symptoms which may occur and which are less common. These include wheezing, cough, hoarseness and sore throat.

What are the complications when GERD is not treated?

When the esophageal reflux is not addressed and treated properly, there will be complications. Some of the common complications are esophagitis, ulcers, strictures (narrowing in a web-like structure) and Barretts esophagus. It will take many years for reflux to advance to these complications. The most significant complication is Barrett's esophagus which is premalignant or precancerous. Persons who have Barrett's have a much higher chance of advancing to esophageal cancer.

What are the signs and symptoms of esophageal cancer? They are as follows: painful swallowing, weight loss, chest pain and regurgitation. Others include early sensation of fullness after eating, poor appetite and frequent vomiting.

It is common when persons have had a heavy, fried, fatty meal to have symptoms of reflux. This is even worse when persons lie down within three hours of eating the meal.

Some Of The Foods That Should Be Avoided

How is GERD diagnosed?

Esophageal reflux is generally treated empirically. This means that specific tests are not done prior to starting treatment. The diagnosis is usually based on the history that is obtained from the patient and then the patient is started on medication.

If the patient respond to therapy with significant improvement within 1 week with twice daily proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) then that proves that it was GERD. This does not mean that GERD is treated with PPIs within a week. Most patients will need a longer course of therapy averaging for at least several months.

Further diagnostic tests are reserved for patients who do not respond to an empiric trial with PPIs. These are patients who have had symptoms for greater than 5-10 years, who are over the age of 50 years and patients who have warning signs of possible malignancy. These persons will need an upper endoscopy.

The upper endoscopy will be appropriate for patients who did not respond to empirical treatment with PPIs and who continue to have symptoms. As part of the procedure, biopsies will be taken to evaluate for malignancy.

How is GERD treated?

Lifestyle modification can also be

used as part of the treatment process.

This means avoidance of heavy, fatty, fried meals; waiting at least three (3) hours prior to lying down; elevating the head of the bed; and avoiding some of the common foods that lead to reflux symptoms. However, as most persons are aware this does not always lead to a resolution of symptoms.

Most persons will try over the counter antacids, to relieve indigestion. These agents will offer only temporary relief. They act by counteracting the acid which is produced in the stomach.

Also, there are H2-receptor antagonists such as ranitidine (Zantac) or famotidine (Pepcid).

This is another class of drugs that is used for symptom relief of GERD. They are available both over the counter and as prescription.

However, while the response rate is better than over the counter antacids, it will only relieve symptoms in sixty percent (60%) of patients using these medications.

The final group of medication which is used to treat GERD is proton pump inhibitors. Some examples of these PPIs are generics such as omeprazole or brand names such as Nexium, and Prevacid. This class of drug has an eighty percent (80%) response rate which is far better than other available drugs for this disease process. This drug should be taken

before meals, preferably before breakfast on an empty stomach to aid the healing process. There are many different options within that class and one drug has not been shown to be superior in action to the others.

Surgery is also an option for treatment of GERD. This is for persons who had GERD which responded well to medication. This is not for persons who did not respond well to medication.

However, the surgery does not prevent the reflux symptoms from returning or prevent complications developing from long term GERD. Living with GERD GERD is a chronic problem. Most persons will need long term treatment of their symptoms. Even when persons are treated with medications and symptoms resolve, after six to twelve months, symptoms will return. This means another course of treatment. This process maybe repeated several times over the course of a person's lifetime.

Therefore, in conclusion, it is important to take ownership of your GERD. This means working in collaboration with your doctor and taking your medication as prescribed. Also lifestyle modification will play a role in the treatment and healing process.

Men Cook At The Spice, Grenada

By Jane Belfon I grew up in a household here at the Spice, Grenada, where my mother cooked, and my father ate.

Yet, I learned that men cooked, and still do, including my father (now deceased), who was a wonderful cook.

Men of all ages cook, here in Grenada. Young men cook different food to older men. There is a secret or not so secret existence that includes 'torching crabs', hunting manicou and tatou, and fishing in the river for crayfish. Grenadian men cook at night, during the day, and do a week-end pot. Men cook for political rallies, political campaigns, special events, the gatherings at the rum shop, in the bush (the lands), on the block, and just for the sake of cooking because there is a grouper head for fish waters, or, a cow head for souse, or, cow skin or foot for soup on a Saturday, or for some special occasion.

I am not talking here about men cooking at home helping wife or girlfriend. Yes, there is that. I am not referring to professional chefs. Yes, there are those. I am discussing here, the bonding rituals that occur through 'the cook'. These are serious applications by our boys and men to the matter of cooking and enjoying food in male company. This practice has always existed, and continues to this day. The changes are only in the implements of 'the cook'. The 'burn pan' no longer exists. The enamel plate or the pan cup is no more. However, three-stone fire places and wood fires are still in fashion.

Grenadian men cook waters, feet, nuts and heads, alluding here by the way, to animal's nuts. I have you laughing here, have I not? You see, it is all about, 'food for the back'; food that strengthens and nourishes, foods that are considered to be aphrodisiacs, i.e., foods that increase sexual prowess. Sour sop juice, sweetened, and with a dash of lime or lemon juice added, is considered good for a man's psyche. Tannia log is 'big' with boys and young men. In fact, I do not remember my mother, that great cook, ever making a tannia log.

However, my brothers always made tannia log with their friends. This practice continues to this day.

It was at the rum shop that 'the cutter' was created. It is still eaten wherever men gather to drink rum. The cutter was “anything salt to keep the rum down”. My father, always made the smoked herring cutter, served with crix biscuits.

The smoked herring was roasted with rum lighted in an enamel plate, stripped from the bone, and mixed with chopped onions, pepper sauce, olive oil, and green tomatoes.

Grenadian men season foods differently to us women. Rum is used with some wild meats. Shadow Beni is used to season some meats. Grenadian men make the most divinely fantastic Oil Down, including perfect dumplings that are so firm; they say “kix” when you bite into them.

You are wondering how it is that I know so much. I have been privileged to taste many a 'sweet hand' cooked by my brothers and their friends on their midnight 'cooks', or a weekend pot Oil Down, or a “cook just to eat”. Please try to be on one soon. You will eat well. Cheers!!!

In honour of, and remembering the late Francis Fletcher of Madeys, St. Patrick, cook extraordinaire, at whose house I have enjoyed delightful, delicious 'cooks' from his 'sweet hand'.

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Breadfruit Rolls

Recipes Bazaar

2 Breadfruits (4 lbs) 2 0zs margarine, softened 1 cup finely chopped onion 1 cup finely chopped sweet pepper 4 tbsp finely chopped parsley 2 tsp salt 2 lbs fish or meat, cooked and flakes ½ cup chopped chive 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup breadcrumbs 2 eggs yolk beaten Pepper to taste Method 1.

Peel breadfruit and cut into pieces 2. Boil breadfruit and crush; add margarine (save 4 tsp) and mix.

3. Cook onion and pepper in 2tsp margarine until tender: add together with parsley, salt and pepper to breadfruit. Blend together well.

4. Combine flaked fish or meat, bread crumbs, chive and beaten eggs.

5. Roll out breadfruit mixture in a rectangle, spread with fish or meat mixture; roll and sealed by pressing with a knife.

6. Leave end of roll open and brush with egg yolk.

7. Bake on a greased baking tray at 325 o f until lightly browned (20 25) minutes.

8. Cut into slices and serve.

Pineapple Milkshake

2 cups cut pineapple (preferably fresh, not from the can) 2 cups milk 2 cups crushed ice 4 tbsp. sugar Place crushed ice in blender or chop the ice in your blender if possible. Add remaining ingredients and puree in blender until smooth. Serve immediately.

3-4 servings or 2 very large servings Cassava Bread 1 cup fresh cassava meal 2 tablespoons counter flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/3 cup milk 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 egg Directions 1. Mix together all the dry ingredients in a large bowl then add egg and milk to produce a thick batter. Stir in oil and lime juice.

2.

Pour one half of batter into well greased non-stick frying pan.

3.

Cook on moderate heat for about 5 minutes. Turn and cook for a further 5 minutes.

Pawpaw Balls

6 cups grated green pawpaw 4 1/2 cups sugar 1 ½ tsp grated lime peel Food coloring (optional) Juice of 1 lime 1 tsp essence Method 1.

Squeeze out some of the juice from pawpaw.

2. to 1 cup of pulp use 3/2 cup sugar; add lime peel and juice 3. Heat mixture, stir and cook until it gels.

4. Add coloring if desire and cool slightly.

5. Shape into balls and roll in granulated sugar.

Yam Balls

2 Cups yams, cooked.

2 eggs, slightly beaten 1 cup grated cheese 1 cup bread crumbs 4 tbsp margarine, melted 2 tsp salt ½ tsp pepper Method 1.

Combine yam with cheese, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper.

2. Shape a heap tablespoon of mixture into balls.

3. Dip each ball into melted margarine.

4. put on a greased tray and grill until lightly brown

Sweet Bread

1 cup Granulated Sugar 1 large Egg 3/4 cup Milk 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract 1 teaspoon Angostura Bitters 1/2 cup Butter, softened 3 cups All-purpose Flour 3 teaspoon Baking Powder 1/2 cup Mixed Peel 1 cup Raisins 1/2 cup Maraschino Cherries 1/2 cup Currants 1 fresh coconut, grated or 12 ounces grated coconut Directions 1.

Pre-heat the oven to 350-F degrees and lightly oil a 9inch by 5-inch bread pan. In a mixing bowl, blend together the grated coconut, sugar, egg, and milk.

2.

3.

Add the vanilla, bitters, and butter; cream the mixture until thoroughly blended. Sift together the flour and the baking powder; add to the coconut-egg mixture.

Add the mixed peel, raisins, maraschino cherries, and currants to the mix. Stir well with a wooden spoon to blend the fruits through the dough-like batter.

Pour the dough into the prepared bread pan and

Sweet Potato Bread

2 lbs. white sweet potatoes, peeled and cut 1 large banana, peeled and cut in 1 inch pieces 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup seedless raisins 1 tsp grated ginger 1/4 tsp salt 12 oz evaporated milk 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp grated nutmeg 1 tsp ground cinnamon Rind of 1 lemon, grated 1 1/2 cups coconut milk 3 tsp butter Directions 1.

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

2.

Grate sweet potatoes into mixing bowl and mash the banana into sweet potatoes.

3.

Add all ingredients (except 1 tbsp brown sugar) mixing each ingredient at a time until each ingredient is fully blended into the mix.

4.

Spread evenly into 9x13 inch baking pan and sprinkle remaining 1tbspn brown sugar over the top of the pudding.

5.

Bake for 1 1/2 hour or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.

Green Banana and Pumpkin Casserole 3 lbs green bananas; peel and boiled.

2 cups cooked crushed pumpkin 1 cup ground, meat or fish 2 tsp salt ½ tsp black pepper 1 cup chopped onion ½ cups chopped sweet peppers 2 tsp vegetable oil ½ cup flour 1 cup bread crumbs or biscuit crumbs 2 eggs, beaten and seasoning with salt and pepper

Method 1. Crush green bananas while hot; add pumpkin and meat mix well.

2. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

3. Sauté onion and sweet peppers in oil until soft; add to green banana mixture together with eggs and flour.

4. Place into a greased casserole dish and sprinkle with bread crumbs.

5. Bake at 350 degree for 35 minutes.

Oil Down (to Be Cooked 'on The Block' On A Three-Stone Fire Place With Wood Fire).

Ingredients: Ground Provisions: One hand bluggoes, green figs and green plantains. Three to five dasheens. Other ground provisions of

choice.

-4-5 coconuts -10 breadfruits -15 lbs flour (flour can be whole wheat and white, cassava flour, or oats mixed with white flour, or grated tannia in white flour).

-5 pieces of Indian Saffron -Seasoning: chive and thyme, shadow beni, seasoning peppers, onions, garlic - Meat: 5 lbs pig tail, 5 lbs pig snout, 15 lbs chicken parts, 5 lbs corned fish, 5 lbs corned pork, and 5 lbs corned beef.

N.B. If a vegetarian pot: mackerel, salted fish, and corned fish.

Greens: Pumpkin: 2-3lbs, 2 bunches of calaloo, 1 lb green beans, 2 cauliflower, 1 cabbage, 1 bunch of pok choy METHOD: Prepare all ingredients as follows: 1. Wash calaloo.

2. Clean and cut up all other greens 3. Salted meats should have been soaked overnight. Cook in preparation for Oil Down pot. Cut up and reserve.

4. Make dumplings by kneading flour stiffly, after adding 1tbsp salt to flour.

5. Chop seasonings and set aside 6. Grate coconuts and saffron together. Extract milk and set aside METHOD Pack the pot as follows: one layer on top of another of breadfruit, provision, meat, seasoning on top of meat, calaloo.

Repeat. Dumplings must be placed at the top of the pot. One last layer of calaloo must follow the dumplings. Pour coconut / saffron milk mixture over all. Cover pot.

Bring pot to boil on a three-stone fireplace with plenty of wood in the fire. Once the pot begins to boil, remove some of the wood, and allow the Oil Down to simmer slowly on the coals that are created, until the sauce level drops to about quarter.

Remove from the fire and serve.

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Tannia Log Ingredients: -15 Tannia - 1 large tin condensed milk -2 tbs ground cinnamon -1/4 tsp nutmeg -5 cups water or more according to required thickness - Pinch of salt Method: Peel and grate or blend tannia. Add tannia to the water and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Simmer for 40-45 minutes.

Add salt, nutmeg, cinnamon and condensed milk. Serve hot.

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CARRIACOU: –My Island of Dreams

By Margaret Romain

I dream of Carriacou, that island of many reefs with its colours of the sea, azure to darkest indigo blue, like the indigo plants that still grow wild, once cultivated and used to dye the sea island cotton. The cotton gin is still used. It now houses the Museum. The Amerindians named the island Karyakou, island of many reefs. Carriacou is the anglicized version.

I dream of Carriacou, that island of culture, where once lived Canute Calliste, the famous naĂŻf painter, who painted in the tradition of the great ones of Haiti. He has now gone to his rest. His most successful paintings were those he painted of mermaids. He once said that a mermaid put the paintbrush in his hands and instructed him to paint mermaids. These were paintings that made him famous. As I travelled to Carriacou from Grenada on the Osprey, counting the flying fish I saw whizzing by, I imagined that I heard the songs of Canute's mermaids on the wind----.

I dream of that sweet island Carriacou, of the Big Drum Nation Dance. The talking

drums of our West African ancestors follow the dances of the nations, be it Ibo, or Fulani or Yoruba or even Congo. The feet of the dancers recognize and follow.

I dream of delightful Carriacou, where moonlight nights are so breathtaking, that thanks are given to the Almighty for the gift of the moon.

The gleam of moonlight on the water is a joy to behold.

In the day time, walking on the beach at Silversands, enjoying the grit of fine sand under one's bare feet, admiring the translucent pearl and light pink gleam of tiny shells-----simple pleasures that are unequalled.

I dream of historic Carriacou, of Windward, where the boat builders of Scottish ancestry still build their magnificent craft to this day. The names still persist: Mc Quilkin, Compton, Mc Laren, Mc Lawrence, and Mc Farlane. The adze, used two hundred years ago, coexists with modern power tools.

I dream of Carriacou, of Tyrrel Bay, where oysters

live on trees in the mangroves. Although they are greatly depleted now, it is still the only place on this planet where one can find this phenomenon. I have been there. I went on a guided tour by boat. I also got into the water in the mangroves, enjoying the salt water on my legs, and eating an oyster or two.

The men on the mainland used to enjoy these oysters, saying that they were good for their backs.

I dream of beautiful, scenic Carriacou, of doing the island tour and enjoying the sights. The windmill at Bel Air, the view of the sea and the reefs with the myriad shades of blue from t h e r o a d a t We s t Windward, or the magnificent never to be forgotten view from the point with the cannon at the hospital. It is wonderful to go snorkeling at Sandy Island or at Jack A Dan. Words cannot express the beauty of what is under the water----.It is just as heavenly to come in for a 'lazy' day. Check in at Grand View. Have a late breakfast, enjoy the perfect hospitality and relax around the pool all day.

Come for the shopping. I

always buy most of my liquor in Carriacou. It is a wonderful place for scented candles.

I dream of sweet, sweet Carriacou, where the old traditions still exist.

Weddings are celebrated with a week of activities, and like Petit Martinique, the cake and the flags are danced. Tomb stone feasts accompany the building of the tomb for the dead ancestors, and the parents' plate, with its rolled rice and its cou-cou is very much a part of the activities.

Maybe you are saying that this is all fine, but not your thing. Carriacou does have other activities. A little night clubbing exists on weekends. Carriacou has two Carnivals, at February and at August. The oldest wooden boat Regatta in the Western Hemisphere is held at Carriacou every August, with fun for everyone on land and sea.

I leave you with my sweet Carriacou, the island of my dreams. Enjoy it for me.

Cheers...

Petit Martinique: – The Love Affair

By Margaret Romain I have been intrigued by Petit Martinique for over forty years. I love that place. The people that I know from Petit Martinique are extraordinary. The stories are quaint and interesting.

Petit Martinique is the third member of the triisland State of Grenada, Carriacou and Petit Martinique It is located 2.4 miles east of Carriacou.

Petit truly describes its size, which is 0.9 square miles, or 575 acres. There is one mountain; the Piton. The main village is called Madame Pierre.

This is where the descendants of Scottish origin lived. They were highly skilled boat builders. This craft is still practiced to this day. The other place names are as quaint as is Madame Pierre. There is Sanchez, and Kendeace. I stayed at Melody's Guest House whenever I stayed for more than one night.

season. Weddings are weeklong ceremonies involving both families, and indeed the entire community. The wedding cake is danced, as are the flags. The groom's friends, who dance his flag, must ensure that his flag always is higher than that of Wthe bride's flag, as a sign that he is the head of the household. The bride cooks the traditional mutton soup for her future mother-in-law. The red flag, a sign of good luck and blessings, is flown over the house of the newly married couple.

This delightful little place awaits your visits. GO! Sit at a table at the Palm Beach Bar and Restaurant and enjoy its refreshing serenity. Cheers.

Traditions are very much a part of life in Petit Martinique. Every year, they sugar the Piton as part of the thanksgiving ceremony for the rains of the last year, and to request rain in the coming

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Grenada's Most Northerly Parish St. Patrick’s Holds A Very Rich And Historic Past.

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