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Contents Dear Reader

The Incredible Lightness Chocolate

River Sallee Saraca

Lyva Sallee

Raise Praise Ministry

Inspector – Roger Elimus Gilbert

Levera Resort

HOME DÉCOR Grenada The Land Of Color

HOTT HEALTH TIPS

The Pride of St Andrew — SADO

Rainbow City Festival

Making A Difference – GRENED

Nutmeg Medicinal Use

Grenada’s Most Outstanding Athletes

Carnival Well On It’s Way

Recipe Bazaar

Supreme Models Making A Difference

Madigras Youth with a Difference

Imani Programme 2007

For Fish & Fun Lovers

Making A Difference: Grencoda

Recipe Bazaar

Sunset City Food Fest

Tufton Hall Waterfall

The Little Sisters

Hott Hott Puzzles

OOHH those Eyes

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Dear Reader Welcome to the first edition of Hott Magazine. We are group of young Grenadians who are dedicated to presenting a fresh and interesting view of our country. We believe that more credit is due to those past and present who are responsible for shaping our environment positively. We appreciate their effort. That is why we want to be a billboard for success and progress while never forgetting our history. You too can help in saluting people who are working, or have worked to make a difference in their communities. If you know someone who started a charitable or humanitarian project, small or large, please send your stories and pictures to hottmagazine@hotmail.com please include your name, phone number and email address for verification or call 1473 - 442 0795 or 1473 - 419 1575. We hope that this edition is informative and enjoyable and would encourage you to read many more to come. We wish to thank all our sponsors, well-wishers and friends for their generous support, patience and encouragement. On the behalf of the members of Hott Magazine we would like to thanks all the advertisers and encourage our readers to patronize them.

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What’s up St. Patrick?

The Incredible Lightness of Chocolate The creation of the Grenada Chocolate Company is a good example of a dream turned to an experiment. For about 10 years, while living in a little bamboo house in the rainforest of the small island Grenada, I found myself getting addicted to drinking luscious hot chocolate, helping friends harvest cocoa pods and learning Caribbean simple-style cocoa processing. I couldn’t help but notice that farmers were being paid an unfairly low price for their cocoa beans, resulting in many of them abandoning their farms. Grenada’s famous fine-flavored cocoa was in serious decline. While sipping hot chocolate in my bamboo house and poking around in my garden, I began to fantasize about processing Grenada’s cocoa right in Grenada. My vision was to create a chocolate-producing company with the cocoa farmers, thereby helping them revive their crops. I didn’t know anything about making fine eating chocolate but, as an ex-engineering student and earnest tinkered, I felt confident about learning. Also, I became aware that Grenada is blessed with one of the richest and tastiest cocoas in the world. In 1999, I finally picked up a small start-up loan and two partners. We spent two years re-inventing the wheel, as it were, because information about smallscale chocolate-making was not readily available. After building several generations of our own machines and finding a few antiques along the way, we began to practice processing cocoa beans into silky fine chocolate. In September, 2001, The Grenada Chocolate Company was born. Although our modest initial

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goal was to supply only the local tourist market with our chocolate bars, we soon became well known internationally and the exporting requests poured in from all directions. Our 40kg/day production scale, however, only allowed us to export a bit around the edges; the local market in Grenada gobbled up most of our production. It took several years to afford expansion. One factor that slowed down our growth was the new goal of becoming an organic chocolate company. We were no longer able to use cocoa from just any farmer; fortunately, we were able to partner with a single 100 acre cocoa farm, Belmont Estate, just down the road from our little factory. It was a match made in heaven because Belmont Estate produced just about the right amount of cocoa we needed at the time. Most importantly, we shared the philosophy of growing cocoa organically. In 2003, we helped them with Organic certification and soon processed only their cocoa beans, about 9 tons per year. This made us, and the world, even happier about the existence of Grenada Chocolate. . We cruised along for several years until the experiment proved that such a tiny scale made it difficult to make ends meet and the export request list became tantalizingly long. After unsuccessfully trying to engage Grenada’s government cocoa board to go organic, we made various attempts to acquire more organic cocoa in Grenada, including trying to lease or buy farms. Our efforts were to no avail. The prices were too high as Grenadians are not particularly interested in giving up their land, a good thing really. I was a bit struck when a better idea surfaced.

This year I have founded the Grenada Organic Cocoa Farmers’ Cooperative as a major shareholder of The Grenada Chocolate Company. The cooperative facilitates Organic certification, issues small-scale loans to rehabilitate cocoa farms and offers an unprecedented high price for cocoa beans. Finally, we are on the right track, having an increasing supply of organic cocoa and able to initiate our international distribution. The small-scale air-cargo we have been using until now for our limited exporting has proven too expensive both financially and in carbon footprint. We are, therefore, just switching over to refrigerated container sea-freight and warehousing in the US and EU. Several times a year, we will pack a container with 50,000 chocolate bars or so and elbow ourselves into the international high-end organic chocolate market. The world apparently loves our chocolate and marketing is not a problem. We simply have to continue producing more and more organic cocoa and expanding our little factory’s capacity. As the fine chocolate eating world is becoming more gastronomically discerning and conscious of social responsibility as consumers of this sublime

substance, I am confident Grenada Chocolate will thrive. At present we only use approximately 2 percent of all the cocoa in Grenada. With organic cocoa farming being so viable in Grenada, we have plenty of potential for growth. Even more recently we have formed a non-profit organization in Grenada. This organization now holds the ownership shares of our company. In this way, we will assure transparency and that no profits from the company go to any individuals but rather are shared with the entire cooperative, including all the cocoa farmers. The Grenada Chocolate Company is an activist project with the goal of creating good jobs and revitalizing cocoa production, organically, in Grenada.

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River Sallee Saraca dancing to the beat of those drums right through the night. This event brings out both locals and visitors. As a member of this community, I always anticipate this event with greatest pleasure. No matter where you come from, you can be assured that on that day, you could never be hungry, because on every corner is a group of people cooking and willing to share. That is what it is all about. Telling you about this event and experiencing it are two different things, so you are invited to come and celebrate this annual event with the people of River Sallee and enjoy an unforgettable event.

In a country where the African traditions are rapidly declining, one village is still holding onto a tradition that is spectacular. The village of River Sallee in the parish of St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still celebrates their annual Saraca and Nation Dance every April. It is a day when age, race, and color makes no different, because everybody comes together and creates an event that will have someone coming back year after year. They come together and cook food in big iron pots on fire stones outside. Beautifully decorated trays are filled with samples of every prepared dish before sharing with persons who come to eat with them. They then proceed to the River Sallee recreation grounds where food from the trays are displayed and served on fig leaves on the ground and people are invited to come and eat, using their fingers. Later into the night you can hear the drummers beating their drums and people of the community singing and

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Lyva Sallee Building The Community Through People’s Participation. Lyva Sallee is a non-profit, non governmental organization established in 2002 in the community of River Sallee in the parish of St. Patrick’s. The group’s main mission is to develop the community through the participation of its people. It has a membership of twelve persons. They are Mr. Adrian Mitchell Advisor, Agnes John Chairperson, Ann Marie Edwards Secretary, and Donna Francois Public Relation Officer. Other members includes: Efford John, Yvonne Mitchell, Veronica Gordon, Jimmy Allen, Catherine Grant, Brenda Joseph, Marilyn Drakes and Merle Toussaint. Over the years the group’s main community development project was the River Sallee playing field bleachers. Materials for the project were obtained from the Community Development Department and labor through self-help organized by the group. The project was named the Septimus Roberts Bleachers after one of its member Septimus Roberts, who died. They group helps the needy people in the community with the purchasing of their medications; they also do clean up campaign for those who are unable to do it themselves. Every school term the group makes it their duty to clean up the River Sallee Government School grounds.

Every year the group helps the children from the River Sallee Government School who successfully passed the Common Entrance Examination, by purchasing a gift for each child. They have been doing that for the past five years. During the Easter season the group organizes a week of activities which includes a Sixty plus Queen Show, a Quiz and Debate Competition, a Bon fire Night, a Saraca, Tellingo and Nation Dance, Bingo and Dance. The group also organizes an annual May Day inter–village sport meet competition. Lyva Sallee is a mainly self-funded organization, with small support from other people. There is always room for donor contributions. The group is open to anyone in the community, who is willing to accept the rules and regulations of the group. Contributions can be made to LYVA SALLEE c/o Agnes John – Chair person Phone: 473 442 0031 c/o Ann-Marie Edwards – Secretary Phone: 473 442 0536 River Sallee, St Patrick, Grenada, W. I.

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Raise Praise Ministry Sally and I first started ministering in Grenada in 1987. At that time I was the worship pastor at Fellowship of Believers in Florence, Kentucky. A young couple, members of our church, came to Grenada early in that year to help establish a ministry base for Youth With a Mission. They helped found the YWAM base in Madeys, St. Patrick’s. They invited me to put together a music team and come for a mission trip to Grenada in June of 1987. Sally, I, Pastor Todd O’Neal and about fifteen others joined with us as we ministered through preaching, worship music, and drama in the churches and on the streets to people here on the island. Little did we know that in twelve years we would be setting up a ministry base for Raise Praise Ministries in Bathway, St. Patrick’s? In 1999 I resigned the church in Kentucky as their worship pastor and Sally closed her business as an interior designer and we moved, as missionaries, to Grenada. Grenada faces many challenges, both spiritually and physically. Spiritually, I think one of Grenada’s greatest problems that it faces is the destruction of the family unit. Approximately eight out of every ten children live in a one parent home. Only through God’s help are we starting to see that turned around. During the last twenty-one years of our ministry, Raise Praise Ministries, has hosted approximately 1500 short term missionaries and have seen literally thousands come to Christ through ministry in the churches, schools, on the streets, prison, worship seminars, revivals, and national conferences. The Lord continues to amaze us as we see the effectiveness of our short term missions teams working in conjunction with the local church.

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Short term teams have assisted us in helping to rebuild homes in Grenada, minister at high school assemblies, host our national Worship Conferences, working with the Campus Ministries, and many other outreaches in churches, prison, and open air meetings. Pastor Todd O’Neal, who is the pastor of the House of Joy in Cincinnati, Ohio has come down to Grenada every year since 1987 and was a part of our mission team the first year we came. For about the last 4 years he has come twice per year. He always has a mission team with him and has done much to assist us in reaching the lost. We also work closely with Para-church organizations such as Youth for Christ and Youth With a Mission. Also, we are working closely with the local church in helping to train and equip Christian workers for ministry. We have made it our mission to rise up worship and ministry teams for missionary outreaches in the Caribbean, and to provide an organization for establishing the ministry of those who are called to fulltime missionary service.

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Inspector Roger Elimus Gilbert The ‘Inspector’, a calypsoian with a highly individual style, has mesmerized audiences far and wide. In terms of excellence, he has been on ‘Fast Forward’ since the age of 12, when he won his first competition. In 1985, Inspector, Roger Elimus Gilbert, won the Junior Calypso Monarch title in Grenada with his song ‘Grenadian Use Your Head’. That same year he won the road March title with a catchy song called ‘Dance’. Since then there has been no turning back. In 1989, he repeated the previous year’s successes when he was again crowned Junior Calypso Monarch King for the second year running. During his tenure as a calypsoian he has traveled to he United States, Canada, England and all over the Caribbean. A proud son of Grenada and a pillar of example for other youths, Inspector has been relentless in the efforts to caution and educate young people about the dangers of drugs abuse. His efforts were recognized and reward in 1986 when he was named Grenada National Youth of the year.

A youth with fierce determination and independence, Inspector created history in Grenada when he became the youngest calypso monarch in the island with his two powerful songs, ‘Me Neighbor’ and ‘We Going The Wrong Way’. Also that year he recorded one of his biggest hits up to date, ‘The Base Line’. In 1990 he teamed up with Cherry Ince and composed the smashed hit, ‘What Next Will The World Be’, from the album, ‘The Hitman’. The success of that album saw Inspector being saddled with name, ‘The Hitman’. Inspector’s dream for the future is to be the greatest calypso, songwriter, and performer of all time and with his 1991 album, ‘New Directions’, he seems well on his way to achieving his dreams. With expert arrangement by Pelham Goddard, the album has given Inspector a lot of attention. Hits such as ‘Give Dem Space’, ‘Marian’ and ‘Stay Away From Drugs’ have earned him the applause of his audiences and the respect of his peers. In October 1991 he made his second appearance at the world famous Apollo Theater. In 1993, Inspector captured the National Calypso Monarch and Calypso Soca Monarch titles and placed second in the National Calypso Monarch in 1994. He was crowned Road March king consecutively, once again, in 1994 with a song called Sweet Home and in1995 with the vivacious ‘Madness’. In 1997, he was crowned Calypso Soca Monarch King and repeated the title the following year. In the year 2000 – 2001 he placed second and since then has always placed in the top three. Inspector celebrated 20years in his music career in 2005, which makes this year 2008, 23 years in the business, as he continues to represent Grenada in many countries worldwide, Inspector remains one of Grenada’s greatest entertainers of all time and is looking forward to the 2008 Soca Monarch Competition.

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Levera Resort The First World-Class Luxury Eco-Resort for St. Patrick’s Synergy - this concept captures the essence of Levera Resort; working together to create an environment where visitors can experience the unique beauty & charm of the land and the people; and in harmony with the local community enjoying their heritage of land and sea. The Resort is being created by Levera Resort Development Ltd., a group of investors headed by Englishman Paul Taylor and his Grenadian wife, Earleen. One of their first goals is for the project to provide a long-term legacy for Grenada, and particularly for the people of St. Patrick’s. From the outset of the planning process and in keeping with their ecological ideals, the development will be low density, with a strong priority being the preservation and enhancement of the Levera National Park, Levera Beach and the turtle nesting sites. To achieve this, the company is working in close consultation with Government, community representatives, both local and international environmental groups, and other advisors. Initially, essential re-vegetation and replanting of several hundred trees, all native species - coconut, almond and seagrape - took place. This was done to reconsolidate disturbed land, reduce erosion, counterbalance invasive scrub species, and start a return to the natural ecology of the land. A second phase of planting is already taking place. Groundwork has also begun for the infrastructure that will support the Resort and this will be followed by the construction of the Hotel Reception and Villas, with a scheduled completion in late 2010. The project will be to the Standards set by the LEED’s program (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, run by the US Green Building Council). A close-knit team of more than thirty employees from the immediate local area have been brought together and have been working for over six months. In addition to these current employment levels, significant employment will be generated during the construction of the project, and Levera Resort plans to identify individuals from the Parish of St. Patrick’s to undertake training through sponsored Scholarship

programmes. This will ensure they are able to take up positions in the Resort when it is open. The company will also work with local farmers & fishermen to establish the provision of local produce, fish, and meats for the resort. Consultation has been carried out to establish how this can best be achieved over the next 1-3 years as the hotel comes on-stream. Levera Resort will be the first of its kind in the North of the island and Levera Development Ltd. is working to ensure that it represents a Synergy - tourism in Grenada with the people of St. Patrick’s.

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HOME DÉCOR

Grenada The Land Of Color It is COLOR...COLOR...COLOR!!! From the blues of the sea to the floral menagerie, every where you look the color combinations work in harmony; to capture your attention, but what about when it comes to your home? Which color is best, what works, what doesn’t? Let me give you some color information and tips that can help you in your decorating decisions. Remember it is your home and the colors you use are a reflection of you and your personality. Color is what makes your living space special and usually makes the first impression before furniture and accessories. First let us start by looking at the color wheel, a spectrum of color in a circle developed by Sir Issac Newton. The circle starts with three primary colors red, yellow and blue. These colors can not be obtained by mixing other colors. All other colors or hues can be produced by mixing these three colors. For example red + yellow = orange, red + blue= purple, blue + yellow= green, these are referred to as secondary colors. There are many intermediate shades in between tertiary colors adding white to the colors gives us pastels. So what can we learn from this? If you use bright colors in your home you are making a bold statement. Reds are stimulating, yellow energizing. Bright red yellow or orange can be over whelming in a small space, but used as accents they can add punch and interest. If you want an object to stand out in a room such as a favorite vase or piece of art work placing it against the color opposite it on the color wheel (complementary color) will make it stand out. For example a green vase against a red wall will bring attention to the vase. A painting of mostly blues on a orange wall will draw attention to the art.

without redoing the whole room. Beige are calming and sophisticated, while black and white are bold and daring. There are trends in home furnishing market in color but my advice to you is to stick to colors you like. Color trends change yearly And most of us don’t redecorate every year. If the colors are put together they will not go out of style. A good way to come up with a color scheme is to find a fabric print or painting that you like and pull the color from that. Using the lightest color on the walls and brightest color as accents. Contrary to what many of us have been taught any color combination if put together tastefully. Paint is the cheapest and easiest way to change our home surroundings. A visit to any of the paint stores allows you to view thousands of colors. Bring home some paint chips, tape them on the wall, and look at them all day. If you room gets the afternoon sun a peach can be very bright, or a room that gets little to no sun might need a little lighter shade.

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Bold colors are fun and create exciting spaces but often over stimulating us causing you to tire of them easily. Bright colors in school and children’s rooms can cause them to be over active, while light colored toys can stimulate their learning. In a hot climate like Grenada it is nice to use cool colors. On the color wheels these are the colors from purple to green. They have a calming effect thus making them easy to live with for longer period of them. Light colors make spaces seems larger as does using colors next to each other on the color of the wheel. Using colors of similar reducing contrast. An example would be a shade of green going on yellow. Soft green walls with furniture’s in soft yellow green gives a room harmony, while making it peaceful and easy to live with. Neutrals of white, beige, brown and black are also fun to decorate with and allow you to change accent colors

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The few changes in the wall colors in the home the larger the home will feel. If all one color is boring for you to try different shades of the same color. Color is fun just take your time and consider you options, they are endless. These are no wrong choice. Create you home environment in the colors you loves and you will enjoy them for years to come. Have any questions on home decorating email them to sallydecorating@AOL.COM and it will be answer in our next issues.

HOTT HEALTH TIPS What is hypertension? This is a blood pressure reading of greater than 140/90. A normal blood pressure reading is 120/80. This leads to the next question, what is blood pressure? It is the force of the blood pushing against the walls of the blood vessels as it moves around the body. It is also known as high blood pressure or the silent killer. Often persons do not realize that they have high blood pressure until it is checked by their doctor or it is too late.

What causes hypertension? In 90-95% of cases, the cause is not known. This is called idiopathic or essential hypertension. In the remainder of cases, it is because of a medical condition or even as a side effect of medication. In high blood pressure the walls of the blood vessels become thicker narrowing the centre of the vessel through which blood passes. This means that the blood vessels cannot expand when blood passes through. Also, excess water and salt will expand the volume of blood passing through the vessels. In both cases when the heart pumps the blood it will lead to an increase in pressure as the blood hits the walls of the blood vessels.

What are the signs and symptoms of high blood pressure? Very high blood pressure can lead to headache, nausea, vomiting, vision difficulties, chest pain or shortness of breath. Other symptoms and signs include confusion, fatigue, excessive sweating, nose bleeds, palpitations, ringing in the ears and impotence.

How is hypertension diagnosed? A doctor or nurse can measure your blood pressure. It is a painless process. Persons are advised not to smoke or drink caffeinated beverages for about 30 minutes before the exam. Also sitting still for about 5 minutes will give a more accurate reflection of the true blood pressure reading. If the doctor or nurse does not tell you what the numbers are, you should ask.

How is hypertension treated? High blood pressure can be treated with both lifestyle changes and medications. Most persons will need medication for the rest of their lives. By sticking to the treatment plan, you will be able to remain active and live longer with a smaller chance of developing

There are several risk factors that can lead to the development of high blood pressure. These include: family history of high blood pressure, man over the age of 45, woman over the age of 55, eating too much salt, drinking too much alcohol, obesity, lack of regular exercise, stress, weight lifting, certain medications and smoking.

What happens when high blood pressure is not diagnosed and treated? The majority of persons cannot tell when their blood pressure is elevated, that is why it is called the silent killer. Imagine a pipe with water under high pressure in it, similar principle applies to hypertension. Hypertension that remains untreated can cause the heart to overwork and this will lead to serious damage. The person with hypertension is at risk of heart disease (an enlarged heart, heart failure, and sudden death), stroke, hardened arteries, kidney failure and loss of vision.

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complications. The goal is to get your blood pressure to 120/80 or in persons with diabetes 130/80.

your coping skills and improve your emotional and physical health.

A healthy lifestyle can be achieved by following a healthy eating plan, doing adequate physical activity, maintaining a healthy weight, quit smoking and managing stress.

Medications are an important part of maintaining a healthy blood pressure. There are many different types of medications that are available. You must work with your doctor when you are on medications for the medications may need to be adjusted upwards or downwards depending on the readings. There are different classes of antihypertensives, namely diuretics, calcium channel blockers, ACE-inhibitors, beta blockers, alpha blockers and vasodilators. Some work by removing water and salt, or by relaxing the blood vessels or by slowing the heart rate.

A healthy eating plan means eating fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low fat dairy low salt, nuts, fish and poultry. The less red meat, added sugar, sweetened beverages or sodas can result in significant benefit to the patient. This also means limiting your alcohol intake. For men, this means no more than two drinks per day and for women no more than one drink per day. The drinks cannot be saved up for the weekend to have on Friday or Saturday evenings. Physical exercise is important in lowering blood pressure. This means about 30 minutes of exercise almost everyday of the week. Moderate intensity exercise is recommended and can include walking, swimming, biking and cleaning the house. The maintenance of a healthy weight is important to control your blood pressure and reduce the risk of complications. The goal is to have a BMI or Body Mass Index between 18-25 which is normal; it means your weight is appropriate for your height. However, a BMI between 26-30 means that the individual is overweight and over 30 means that the person is obese. Smoking causes damage to blood vessels and increases your risk for high blood pressure, it also increase your chances of developing complications. So quitting means that these are reduced and hence a healthier lifestyle. Dr Nicole Perott Internalist

Stress management is very important. You must take time to relax, be it through exercise, dance, lying on the beach, yoga and meditation. This will improve

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How do you live with high blood pressure? If you do not have hypertension, congratulations. Still, it is important to adopt a healthy lifestyle, which includes healthy eating, exercising, maintaining a healthy weight and managing stress. This will minimize the development of high blood pressure or delay the onset. If you do have hypertension, then it is important that you also follow a healthy lifestyle and take your medications as directed by a physician. The medication will not cure the hypertension; it simply controls the high blood pressure. So visit your doctor and discuss your blood pressure readings and the options that are available to ensure that your blood pressure readings are in a healthy range.

What’s up St. Andrew?

The Pride of St Andrew — SADO The St Andrew’s Development Organization, generally referred to as SADO, operates from its office on the lower flat of the courthouse on Ben Jones Street, Grenville. It evolved from the St Andrew’s Development Committee, an informal committee that came with the relocation of the country’s airport from Pearls to Point Salines.

But the organization has been involved with the broader development of St Andrew’s. Other initiatives include the Telescope Beach Project, the Old Church Restoration, and the Royal Mt Carmel Falls as a nature tourism site, St Andrew’s Community Library, Moon Shadow Park, and the Grenville Car Park

Members, Lawrence Joseph, Hugh Sealey, Neitha Williams, Nadia Benjamin, Reynold Benjamin, were driven by a desire to maximize the cultural, educational, and economic development potential of the Parish.

Much can be said of these projects and their various stages of success and, or failure. But that should be left for more detailed discussion. Some college students have made the organization the subject of their research. This can be seen as good for the organization and the community. It is hoped that the interest will awaken a consciousness of the problems and inspire solutions to ensure the continuity of the organization’s work.

St Andrew’s Development Organization was launched on November 13, 1986. It was established with objectives as stated in its Memorandum of Association. They include: developing St Andrew — culturally, environmentally, economically, socially and morally, fostering better relationships among parishioners of the parish of St Andrew and to better interrelationships among all parishes, and to encourage visitors to come to St Andrew’s

Achievements Nadia Benjamin at 2005 Festival Opening. She chaired the first Festival Committee

Most people know of St Andrew’s Development Organization only by its staging of the Annual Rainbow City Festival around the first August weekend each year since 1986. This may be so since this festival has been the most visible activity of Sado, staged over these years with varying degrees of success.

St Andrew’s Development Organization was awarded the Caribbean American Express Preservation Award in 1992 recognizing excellence in the protection and enhancement of the Caribbean’s cultural and architectural heritage. This award was for its efforts to restore, preserve and maintain, the old Roman Catholic Church as a public museum, library, art gallery and cultural centre. The organization also received an award for the Royal Mt Carmel Falls for Eco-Tourism.

SADO members working on the Moon Shadow Park Project

By Art Foster — President

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Rainbow City Festival The first festival was organized in 1986 by the St. Andrew’s Development Committee, chaired by Nadia Benjamin. The three heading personalities were Nadia Benjamin, Jim Adamski and Hero Warswani. It was the “Grenville Magic Music Festival of Fine Arts and Flea Marts – a cultural extravaganza” and later came to be called the Rainbow City Festival coined by Jim Adamski. The staging of Rainbow City Festival, the most notable of the activities of SADO, is aimed at showcasing the arts, craft & culture of St Andrew’s and Grenada. It also strives to cultivate consciousness of our history through emancipation day celebrations. Also, the festival provides opportunities for social interaction, and serves to display the economic wealth of St Andrew – ‘the Big Parish.

The festival has experienced some problems over the years and may have been at its lowest in 2005, after Ivan and Emily. The following years [2006 & 2007] have seen some efforts to rekindle the spirit of the festival. It is hoped that the 2008 festival will see more progress in reviving a vibrant festival. But this would depend on everyone involved being willing to give to the community, accountability of the organizers, and support of the local business community, among other factors. The success of Rainbow City Festival seems to be the society’s measure of the success of St Andrew’s Development Organization. This is understandable, and it is hoped that the festival can be revived to a level where the organization can again direct energy to other areas of community development.

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Opening of the 2005 Festival

Rainbow City Festival 2006

Making A Difference – GRENED GRENED is a non governmental, non-profit organization established in 1996 and based in St. Andrew’s. GRENED’s Vision and Mission focus on providing access to education, playing a part in reducing poverty by supporting rural and poor Grenadians to gain opportunities and resources for development, advancement, and social equality; GRENED also intends that each individual engages his/her greatest potential to be able to contribute to up lifting and enhancing their communities and Grenada.

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The strategy is to be a catalyst for people’s development, through a holistic approach and through partnering with rural communities themselves and other agencies to spark individual and group empowerment, leadership and positive transformation. GRENED believes in the enduring worth of education as a to an end for an empowerment and meaningful life, and as a life long journey. Therefore education cannot be reduce to academics; nor can academics excellence be devalued and shunned. For us, then, education encompasses literacy’, values, life skills, the ability to live with diversity to manage ones life and life’s many challenge for progress. For GRENED, good education is a great on–going democratic force in the life of a individual and in the life of a people, all people.

To achieve these objectives a number of programmes and project are implemented The Scholarship and Mentoring Programme, which

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supports promising but financially needy children who wish to attend secondary school and emerge as leaders whether they focus on academics or technical skills training. There are now 49 GRENED scholars in secondary and 1 in college. Plans are on the way to respond to an expanding need and accept more secondary school students into the programme and expand the number of college scholarships. Over a decade of the with students, we have learnt that in addition to increasing financial support, stu-

dents need on–going love, support and encouragement as they tackle the many challenges along the way and make career choices. Each student is attached to a mentor who assists him/her to grow as a person to excel academically and to develop socially throughout the five year school career.

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duces secondary school students to the range of careers available in Grenada. As Grenada’s job market faces a transition into a liberalizing national and regional economy within a global marketplace, those seeking professional stability and success must have demonstrate critical and analytic and communication skill, new technical and competencies, greater self-confidence an a array of cultural tools. We aim to expose and inform students of the need to prepare for and to choose careers more broadly GRENED’s Summer Science Programme is among the oldest and most popular of our many initiatives. The program fills a gap in education of rural children at a-make-or-break juncture in their lives: successful transition from primary to secondary education; becoming comfortable enough with science as a tool and subject, and the scientific method, to contemplate careers in science.

Communities Sustainable Development: In 2004,

GRENED began working with the Government of Grenada Rural Enterprise Project (G-REP). Working with the communities of Morne Longue and Champs Fleur, GRENED’s personnel have helped local people from local management committees to make and implement community decisions regarding choice of projects needed to improve the economic opportunities for the respective communities.

Economic opportunities for the respective communities. Open public policy forums are held regularly to discuss important issues of the day as well as historical. National policymakers, local activists and specialists are frequent panelists. GRENED is now encouraging GRENED scholarship holders to do more to plan and host these public panels.

Farmers Night Market, scheduled for every month, it is a practical way to expose to agriculture as a major contributor to a good life. Thus the event allows local organic and conventional farmers an opportunity to sell produce, edu-

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cate about various processes and to consume some of the rage of agro-processed food.

Lively Kids Programme is broad Saturday on SAC104.7FM. Students prepared for quizzing, singing, reading news and things like that. This programme is being by revised by a number of children in the scholarship programme who will undergo training to restart the programme again Artists, Writers & Poet Group allows the young and the old to gather and produce a creative works. A book of poetry is pending public. GRENED works with international development agencies such as UNDP, in mobilizing communities for sustainable development.

International Collaborations and Exchange:

GRENED has hosted graduate and undergraduate students and professionals from abroad who share in our commit-

donor contribution to augment the ongoing funds for administration and programmes which are raised by its Board of Directors and staff since it’s initiation in 1996.

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Your donation of volunteer time and/or resources (computers, office furniture and supplies) and money will be greatly appreciated. These can be sent to: Grenada Education and Development Programme (GRENED),P.O BOX 923, Grenville, St. Andrew’s, Grenada In the US, tax deductible donations can be made out to ICSEE-GRENED and mailed to Box 400435, Cambridge, MA 02140.

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ment to sustainable development and the empowerment of individuals and communities. We have helped in research, professional training, in and other form of mutually beneficial collaboration. Some have come from internships, faculty sabbatical or just fun and discovery. At lease several (Grenada, US) videos and one (Germany) radio programme have result. GRENED continues to welcome such partners as well as opportunities and placements for our students and beneficiaries to be hosted by organizations. The strategy is to be a catalyst for people’s development, through a holistic approach and through partnering with rural communities themselves and other agencies to spark individual and group empowerment, leadership and positive transformation. GRENED believes in the enduring worth of education as at and other form of mutually beneficial collaboration. Some have come from internships, faculty sabbatical or just fun and discovery. At lease several (Grenada, US) videos and one (Germany) radio programme have result. GRENED continues to welcome such partners as well as opportunities and placements for our students and beneficiaries to be hosted by organizations. GRENED is a mainly self-funded, with very small administrative support from partner agencies. There is room for

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Nut-Med is still produced at Mr. Noel’s home in Balthazar Estate, St.Andrew’s, just north of Grenville. “I started in the bedroom, move to the kitchen, and now we’re in the garage,” he said, “It is a simply process. Every thing is done right here.”

His vision, he said, was to get Grenada’s natural products into main stream. “We use the plants that we grow to treat so many diseases and aliments.” Generations of Grenadians have use tea made from lignum vitae branches to dissolve kidney stones and gallstones, soaps from noni juice to treat their skin, and lemon grass tea in fighting cancer...and so on. Petite Bume to lower cholesterol. “We need to direct funds towards scientific clinical trails, seeking a high profile to advocate for herbal remedies and scientific studies “he added. Noel believe that the institutions seems more interested in protecting the established pharmaceutical industry than looking at something new. As such, he is, thereby encouraging new market for Grenada’s herbs and spices. Further complicating Grenada situations, a Royal commission mandate in1943 allowed colonies to export only raw materials, not manufactured products. Despise independence that is the policy even today. What about Nut-Med? In 1993 the E.U provided a grant to establish a nutmeg oil distillation plant in Grenada. Mr. Noël knew an old time remedy, where folks would grate nutmeg, mix it with soft candles, pour rum on it and light it. Once it melted down to poultice, they would put it on an aching part of the body to relieve the pain. No one yet had commercialized that idea. “So I went to the pharmacy and bought a little bottle of nutmeg oil, took it home, and started to experimenting,” he explained. “I consulted with an old-time pharmacist, who told me a little of this and a little of that and in July 2000, I launched NutMed. Since then, the business has been growing and growing.” Nut-Med sales has grown EC91000 (35,000) in revenues to seven figures (EC), more than half generated from

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His advice for anyone with an idea, a vision, is to start small and let the product’s success pay for expansion. True to that philosophy, .Noelville, as his company is called, add a cream version of Nut-Med a year ago and more recently, a spray with a slightly milder peppermint scent. “The ladies in America didn’t like the strong scent of the original Nut-Med, “he said, “so I made one for them to use when they go out. Both are just as effective.” Nut-Med, a registered trademark. Is also register with USDA for over-the counter sales and sells for $15.00 a bottle in shops and online. Visitors are welcome at Noelville. Contacts (473) 442-7514; www.nut-med.com.

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Grenada’s Most Outstanding Athletes Grenada Seven Day Adventist Comprehensive School — St Patricks Name: Nikita Lewis, 15 years Mt. Rich, St. Patrick She is a very outstanding athlete. She participates in the 60,100, 200, and 400 meters races. Her inspiration comes from Mr. Adrian Mitchell and Coach Ricky Williams. She would like to represent her country one day in the athletic arena but aspires to be a Journalist. Gennard Paul, 15 years Rose Hill, St. Patrick He is an amazing athlete. He participates in the 200m; 400m races, and also shows he skills in the long jump and high jump. His inspiration comes from Mr. Adrian Mitchell, coach Ricky Williams and parents Jean and Clifton Paul. He aspires to be a police officer. Dearon Alexander, 13 years Snell Hall St. Patrick He is a shy, but outstanding athlete he runs the 60, 100, 200, and 400 meters races and is great at each event. His inspiration comes from his mother and father. Dearon has he heart set on being a dentist.

Mc Donald College— St Patrick Name: Brian Bishop, 15 years Marli, St. Patrick He is an amazing and well respected athlete who takes part in the 100, 200 and the 400 meters races. He represented Grenada in on the Carifta team last year and he also represented Grenada in the Hampton games in Trinidad and the World youth games in the Chec Republic .He says that his inspirations comes from his family and in particular from his brother. He hopes to one day represent Grenada in the Olympics. Academically, he aspires to be mathematician.

Rondell Bartholomew, 17 years River Sallee, St. Patrick He is an outstanding and superb athlete. He is a cool and very confident character. He participates in the 400 and 800 meters but prefers the 400 meters. His greatest inspiration comes from his brother Randy Bartholomew. Rondell represented his school in the 2008 intercol games and was instrumental in them placing second in the boys division. He represented Grenada in the 2008 Carifta Games and was successful in winning the 400meters, earning himself the gold medal. This God fearing young national aspires to be a professional athlete and he hopes to become a singer some day.

Rondell left to right: Dearon, coach, Nikita & Gennard

St Joseph Convent, Grenville — St Andrew Tinicka Beharry, 18 years Lafillette, St. Andrew She is an outstanding and well disciplined young lady. She usually runs the 100m, 200m, and 400m and does extremely well in each event. Her goal is to earn herself a scholarship to the United States and one day represent Grenada in the Olympic Games. She represented Grenada in the Carifta games last year in the Turk and Caicos islands and represented Grenada in the World Youth Athletic Games in the Chec Republic. She is the currently wholes the 2008 National Champ record She represented Grenada this year at the Carifta Games. Tinicka would like to study law. Her greatest inspiration comes from her fellow athletes, Alison George and Ann Marie Francis.

left to right: Sabrine, Gina & Tinicka

Gina Gidharry, 18 years Sendall Street, Grenville

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Gina always loved to run. This charming young lady started running from her primary school days and the practice did pay off. She ably runs the 100m and 200m races. Her greatest inspiration comes from her father Errol Maloney and coach. Her driving ambition is to be a nurse so Gina will have ample opportunity for running around the hospital wards. Sabrina Felix, 13 years Balthazar, St. Andrew

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Sabrina is an outstanding young athlete with lots of potential. Sabrina was involved in track and field since age 6 and still wholes her primary schools old records. She participates in the100, 200, 400 meters races. She is greatly inspired by coach, and other athletes. She aspires to be a teacher.

St. Andrew’s Anglican Secondary School — St Andrew

This slightly built athlete is amazing young lady. Lisha runs the 800m; 1500m and 3000m.Her greatest inspiration come from her uncle Clint Williams and coach Michael Felix. She represented Grenada in the Carifta games in 2006 and 2007 and would like to represent Grenada in the Olympics one day. She aspires like to be teacher.

Grenville Secondary School — St Andrew

Neilisha Jeremiah, 13 years of Soubise, St. Andrew, Shellian Darwin, 14 years of Soubise, St. Andrew, and Lucinda Roberts, 14 years of Byelands, St. Andrew, aspire to be a professional athletes. Wendy Ann Williams, 14 years of Sabbs, St. Andrew aspires to be a teacher. Chad Isaac,18 years of Grand Bras, St. Andrew aspires to be a contractor. Samika Pope, 17 years of Pearls, St. Andrew and Ron Williams, 15 years of Snell Hall, St. Patrick aspire to be a Police Officers. Akeem Bowen, 16 years Sabbs, St. Andrew An outstanding and amazing young athlete Akeem specializes in the 100m, 200m and 400m races and shows his exceptional ability at each event. His greatest inspiration comes from his brother Kevin Bowen and his coach Mr. Michael Felix. For the pass few years Akeem has represented Grenada in the Carifta games and this year was no exception. One day he hopes to represent Grenada in the Olympics. Further, he is determined to be among the future professional world athletes Shakir Simons, 17 years Salsbury Road, St. Andrew Shakir has two dreams. One has been realized when he eventually when he represented Grenada in the 2008 Carifta Games and secured the second place in the shot put event. Thus he earned a silver medal the first time he represented his country. This outstanding student specializes in both the shot put and discus. Shakir attributes his greatest inspiration to the mentoring he gets from his father Mr. Patrick’s Simons. Young Simons is continuing in his athletic activities and aims for the highest. His next dream is to earn a degree in physical education. Lisha Williams, 15 years Telescope, St. Andrew

left to right: Shakir, Lisha & Akeem

This is an amazing group of athletes. They are charming and well disciplined. They each participate in different events, and are exceptional in what they do. They have the potential to be whatever they want to be. Coach Patricia Noel of the St Andrews Secondary School greatly appreciates every contribution made by these athletic students of the institution and thinks that each one of them is capable of reaching far in the sporting career.

Westerhall Secondary School — St David

Back left to right: Chad, Samika, Ron Front left to right: Neilisha, Shellian, Lucinda & Wendy Ann

Darien Duncan, 17 years La. Borie, St. George Darien has being doing track and field for about four years; He is a very outstanding and confident athlete. He participates in the 800m and 1500meter races and does well at each event. His inspiration comes from

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left to right: Geron, Ruth & Kellon

his coach Mr. Daniel and athletes such as Allyene Francique and Kirani James. He hopes to represent Grenada in the Olympic one day and aspires to be the world fastest 800m runner. Kellon Alexis, 15 years Springs, St. George Kellon is an amazing young athlete. He has being doing track and field for the past four years. He takes part in the Shot put, Discus and javelin. He represented Grenada in the Hampton games in Trinidad last year. He represented his school admirable in this year intercol games and represent Grenada in the 2008 Carifta games and hope to continue representing his country. His greatest inspiration comes from his coach Mr. Castle.

and field since in primary school. She specializes in the 100m, 200m, 400m and long jump and does extremely well in every event. She would like to earn a scholarship and one day represents Grenada in the Olympics. She has represented Grenada in Carifta games. Her greatest inspiration comes from her family and fans. She would like to be an accountant. Jaime Sylvester, 13 years Mamma Can, St. Andrew He is an amazing athlete; he has being doing track and field for five years and specializes in the 100m, 200m, 400m, long jump and triple jumps. This God fearing young man aspires to be professional athlete and hopes to represent Grenada in the Olympics. He is inspired by his coach Mr. Hypolite.

St Joseph’s Convent — St George

Geron Creedland, 16 years Malmount, St. David

left to right: Bevoney, Shanique & Roberta

Greron is a hard working young athlete. He participates in the discus, shotput and Javelin. He represented his school admirable at the 2008 intercol games. He represented Grenada in the Hampton games in Trinidad last year and he was on the Carifta team in 2008. His greatest inspiration comes from his coach Mr. Castle. He aspires to be a policeman. Ruth Celestine, 16 years La Borie, St. George

Roberta Evans, 15 years

Ruth is a pleasant and outstanding athlete. She participates in the 100 200 and 400m races. She has not represent Grenada, but the school on several occasions. At the school she has been dominating. At this year’s intercol she ran 12.6 and made it to the final as the fourth fastest but had to withdraw because of injuries. She would like to become a teacher or an accountant in future.

Springs St. George

left to right: Talisha & Jaime

She says s that her inspiration comes from herself. She says s that she love running but would like to be a physiologist. . Shanique Campbell, 13 years

St David Catholic Secondary — St David

Talisha Morain, 17 years La. Tante, St. David Talisha Morain is an outstanding and well rounded athlete. She has being doing track

Roberta is an outstanding and confident runner, specializes in the 100m and 200m races.

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New Hampshire, St. George Shanique is an outstanding and well discipline young athlete. She takes part in the 100m, 200m, and 400m races. Her greatest inspiration comes from her parents Mrs. Odette Campbell and Mr. Kim Campbell. She aspires to be a teacher Bevoney Morain, 15 years St .David

Bevoney is a very outstanding and confident athlete, with the great potential. She specializes in the 100m, 200m, 400m and 1500m races. Her greatest inspiration comes from her mom Beverly Morain. Academically she aspires to be accountant

Anglican High School — St George

Monica Lewis, 14 years Concord, St. John Monica is a very polite and easy going young athlete. She takes part in the 100m and 200m races and has the potential to go very far in this her field. Her inspiration comes from African American icon Marian Jones, from her parents and from her coach. She was pre selected for the Carifta games and hopes to one day represent Grenada in the Olympics. She aspires to be lawyer.

Julian Degannes, 18 years Grand Anse, St. George He is the most outstanding male athlete at school. He has performed exemplarily in the 100m and is always striving to improve on his athletic performance. Academically he aspires to be an engineer.

Grenada Boys Secondary School — St George

Kirani James, 15 years

Julian

Gouyave, St. John

Dixie Ann Purcell, 14 years

Kirani is an outstanding and superb athlete. He is a cool and very confident person. He participates in the 400 and 200 meters. In 2007 he represented Grenada in the World Youth Games in the Chec Republic and placed 2nd in the 400meter.He Also ran the fastest time ever ran by a 14 year old. He represented Grenada in the 2008 Carifta Games and was successful in winning the 200 and 400 meters races, earning himself two gold medals. This Young national does not know how far he intends to go with his sporting career as yet. At present he is more concerned about his academic work. In the meantime he looks forward to being a computer engineer.

Gouyave, St. John

Jomo Bullen, 15 years

Dixie Ann is a pleasant outstanding and well rounded young athlete. She runs the 100m, 200m, 60m, and 400m races. She also takes part in the long jump and high jump. She says her inspiration comes from Albert Joseph, her dad and Kirani James. She has her heart set on being an accountant.

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Beacon High School — St George Canisha Davis, 17 years

left to right: Monica & Dixie Ann

Jomo is an outstanding athlete. He participates in the 100, 200, 400 and the 800 meters races. He says that his inspiration comes from Kirani James and Powell. He hopes to represent Grenada one day. Academically he aspires to be an accountant. . Michael Chadwick, 18 years

left to right: Michael, Jomo & Kirani

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Springs, St. George

With her athletic gifting, she has excelled in the sports arena, and is the top female athlete at the school. She has performed exceptionally well in the 100m, 200m and the 400m and will continue to advance in track and field with vigorous training and selfdiscipline.

Michael is an outstanding and well rounded athlete. He participates in the 100, 200, 400, 800 and 1500 meters races. He says that his inspiration comes from his mother Nevlyn Jake. He aspires to be a coach.

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Presentation Brother’s College — St George

Academically he aspires to be an architect. Camille Bernard, 17 years

Ali Mc Intyre

M. Rush, St. George

Grand Anse Housing Scheme, St. George

Camille is an outstanding well rounded athlete. She is versatile and participates in the 60, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1500 long jump, javelin and shot put. She is currently the school’s senior Champ. She is most inspired by her mother Miss Debra Bernard, her coach Miss Slinger and her teachers. Camille would like to go very far in her sporting career but aspires to be a police officer.

Ali is a well-rounded student of Presentation Brothers College. He is the head of the scout troop and represents the school as a part of the drum corps. Ali represented the school admirably at the 2007 intercol meet. He won both the 100 and 200 meter races in the sub-junior division and was a part of the relay team which finished third. Ali

Ali’s is a student of very high discipline. His parents support him strongly and that is reflected in the type of student he is here at the school. Ali is one of the model students at the institution and has a very promising future ahead of him. Andre Ettienne, 14 years

Andre

Boca, St. George Andre is an outstanding and well disciplined student here at the college. He represents the school in cricket in the capacity of a frontline batsman and bowler, and he does exceedingly well in that sport. Andre is also one of the schools goalkeepers on the football team, and whenever he has the opportunity to goal keep, he represents us to the best of his ability. Above all, Andre’s principal area is athletics. He represented the school at the 2008 intercol meet and scored a total of 8 points. He presently holds the silver medal in the sub-junior 400 meters and was also a part of the 4 by 100 meter relay team. . His parents support him fully, and always stand behind him in his athletic endeavors. Micah

Wendell, Camille, Mario & coach Miss Slinger

Wesley College — St George Wendell Charles, 17 years Frequente, St. George Wendell is an amazing young and well rounded athlete. He participates in the 100, 200, 800, 1500 meters races and is exceptional at it. He is currently the school Senior Champ. His greatest inspiration comes from his family, friends and Teachers.

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Mario Phillip, 17 years River Road, St. George’s Mario is an outstanding and well disciplined athlete. He participates in the 400, 800 and 1500 meters races. He says that he has achieve a lot in sports but, the thing he values the most is the respect he earns from his fellow athletes. His greatest inspiration comes from Miss Slinger, Mr. St. Paul and his teachers. He says that all he wants to be is someone important.

Boca Secondary School — St George Micah Williams, 15 years Boca, St George Micah is a charming, outstanding and well rounded athlete. He participates in the 60m, 100m, 200m, and 400m, 1500m, Javelin, shotput and long jump. His greatest inspiration comes from his brother Aidon Williams. He is currently the junior champ at the school. He dreams to represent Grenada one day.

Westmorland Secondary School — St George

Aneeka Hopkins, 16 years True Blue, St.George Aneeka is an outstanding athlete with lots of poten-

tial. She has won Cross Country four times of her five years at Westmorland Secondary School. She participates in the 400, 800 and 1500 meter races. At the 2004 Intercol Games she placed third in the 1500m junior girls and at the 2008 Intercol Games she placed third in the 800m senior girls. Chloe Toussaint, 16 years L’Anse Aux Epines, St George Chloe is an outstanding and all rounded athlete who takes part in the 100, 200, 400,800 and 1500 meter races. She also participates in long jump and other field events. She is the 2008 Senior Girls Champions as well as the Victrix Ludoroum at her school sports. At the 2008 Intercol Games she placed third in the Long Jump senior girls. Locksley Williams, 16 years Golf Course, St. George’s Locksley is an outstanding and all rounded athlete. He takes in almost all the events in sport. He was the 2007 Junior Boys Champion and Victor Ludoroum at Westmorland School Sports. In 2007 he placed third in the High Jump junior boys at Intercol. In 2008 he was the Senior Boys Champion and Victor Ludoroum. He was unable to participate in 2008 Intercol Games due to an injury.

St John’s Christian Secondary School — St John Junior Charles, 17 years St. John Junior is an amazing long distance runner. He participates on the 800 and 1500 meters races. In 2008 Inter Col Games he prove himself as being among the best when he ran an amazing 1500 meter race, which earn him the gold medal. His greatest inspiration comes from his brother. He would like become a professional runner. Shevon Sampson, 16 years St. John Shevon is a brilliant and respectful sports man. He represents his school in football and cricket and also won a scholarship to represent Grenada in football in Trinidad. He was involved in sports since he was six years. Shevon is inspired by his friends. He intends to continue in sports, but aspire to be an electrician. Hayes George, 16 years St. John Hayes is an amazing young sports man. He is charming and well disciplined. He represents his school in football and cricket and earns himself a gold medal and trophy for best goal keeper in the junior tournament. He was involved in sports since he was six and was inspired by his friends. Hayes also plays for his local team in the G.F.A competition. He will like to be a police officer because he says he would like to make a difference in his country.

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Her inspiration comes from herself.

Bischop College — Carriacou Caron Isaac, 16 years

Rondell St. Paul, 16 years Gouyave, St. John

left to right: Rondell, coach & Chennel

Rondell is an outstanding athlete. He is charming and respectful. He participates in the 60, 100, 200 and 400 meter races. In 2007 he represented Grenada at the Carifta games. He says that his inspiration comes from Kirani James. Rondell aspires to be a professional athlete. Chennel Commissiong, 14 years Gouyave, St. John Chennel is an outstanding young athlete with great potential. She participates in the 60, 100, 200 and 400 meters races. Channel greatest inspiration comes from Kirani James. She hopes to represent Grenada one day, but academically aspire to be an accountant.

St. Mark’s Secondary — St Mark Travis Roberts, 15 years Bonaire, St. Mark

left to right: Travis & Onika

Travis is a pleasant and well rounded athlete. He takes part in the 60, 100, 200 and 400 meter races. Although he has not being in the track and field for very long, he is determine to make a career in sport. His greatest inspiration comes from his uncle Z.

Carriacou Bishop College Caron is an allrounder in the athletics field. He jumps, he throws, and he runs, but his specialty is the javelin. In the 2008 inter-house sports meet Caron smashed the junior boys’ javelin record set by Clinton Hamilton in 2006 of 53.45m, setting a high new record of 54.45. Immediately he was selected on the Bishop’s College 2008 Inter-col team to travel to Grenada. At the Inter-col games Caron won silver medal which qualified him to represent Grenada in the CARIFTA games held in St. Kitts and Nevis

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Onika Phillip, 13 years La Fortune, St. Patrick Onika has being doing track and field for the past five years. She is a long distance runner who participates in the 400, 800 and 1500 meters races and excels in them. She says that she hasn’t decided what she wants to be as yet, she is still thinking about it.

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It is hoped that the build-up will last and that patrons will participate in as many activities as possible thus having an enjoyable and interesting carnival season in St. David’s. Plans are well on the way for Spice Mas from August 1st to 12th 2k8 and from all indications carnival will to be launched nationally at the end of May with sustained momentum throughout all the parishes. As such, the St. David’s carnival launch takes place on July 5th 2008 at Belle Vue Playing Field described as being one of the best venues in Grenada in terms of crowd support.

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This event will be punctuated with the release of many calypsos and soca tunes from the likes of Persuader, Teacher Eddie, Berbice, D’Hammer, Island Girls, Lady Cheryl, Mr. West, Smeshie Don, Scottie and the list can go on and on because really and truly St. David’s is known for having many soca artistes and calypsonians. Also showcased during this event and the rest of the season will be aspects of our traditional mas of which there are many pockets here and there in St. David’s. The likes of Archie and Saga who have played Wild Indian for donkey years will make their usual appearances as well as the Corinthians Steel Orchestra, the Maypole from Belle Isle and fancy mas from Joy & Associates of Requin. Off course, there will be several other featured presentations but this is just meant to give an idea of what can be expected come this year. This year’s launch is anticipated to be bigger and better because it marks the first anniversary of the newly formed St. David’s Carnival & Cultural Committee chaired by Ms. Candida Patrice along with Edison “Teacher Eddie” Francis and Kelvin Licorish. Most of the activities to be staged in the parish during the season are highlighted below. Parish Carnial Launch

5th July 2008

Rhum Runner Cruise

12th July 2008

National Soca Monarch Preliminaries

To be arranged

Soca Launch feat. Berbice etc. 19th July 2008 Miss St. David’s Queen Show 26th July 2008

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Barry’s Engineering & Consultancy Services Civil / Structural Engineering Project / Construction Management Architectural Design Construction

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Recipe Bazaar GUAVA MILK SHAKE 1 dozen ripe guavas 2 cups milk Sugar for sweetening Pinch of nutmeg 1 drop of vanilla

Method

BANANA SALAD 2lbs green bananas ½ lb carrots 1 lb cabbage ¼ lb sweet pepper1 cup salad dressing 1 head of lettuce 1 large tomato

Method

Wash guavas and extract pulp by rubbing through a sieve. Add sugar to guava pulp. Blend in milk. Serve with finely crushed ice.

Cook bananas and carrot into salt water till fork tender. Shred cabbage and sweet pepper .dice bananas and carrot. Toss carrot, bananas, cabbage and pepper with salad dressing. Arrange on leaves of lettuce and garnish with tomato.

PAW PAW PUNCH

BREADFRUIT BALLS

2 Cups paw paw Sugar for sweetening 2-4 cups milk Pinch of nutmeg 1drop of vanilla

Method Slice and remove seeds and skin from paw paw. Combine all ingredients and blend well. Serve over crushed ice.

1 medium breadfruit cooked 1½ oz margarine 2 tsp lime juice 1 sweet pepper chopped 1 onion chopped 1 tsp thyme 1 egg Oil for frying Bread crumbs and egg for coating

Method Mash breadfruit, stir in egg, lime juice, 1 oz margarine, onion and thyme. Pat into a smooth dough. Shape dough into small balls. Coat with egg and crumbs and fry in hot fat till brown.

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What’s up St. George?

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Supreme Models Making A Difference whose dreams of modeling might otherwise die in the face of the challenges of everyday life. Supreme is a new agency, but it is already distinguishing itself as a fresh face in a field crowded with outdated, bland competitions. With its focus on new faces and individual growth, Supreme is quickly building a portfolio that generates a great deal of interest among a wide audience of designers and show-goers.

The Supreme Vision Supreme Modeling Agency is poised to set the new standard in modeling, promotions and event management in Grenada Charina Jones grew up in River Road, St. George’s, and along the way met many of the challenges facing young women growing up in the Spice Isle. She learned self-reliance early on and the value of a positive outlook in overcoming those challenges. In founding Supreme Models, Charina was eager to provide leadership and guidance for other young Grenadian women looking for opportunities to better themselves through modeling and community service.

Donating food to children homes

Supreme Models will create the premier school for young Grenadian women to grow and to serve their communities through their interest in modeling. Through coaching workshops and regular events, SMA will teach basic modeling skills, as well as the value of commitment and a positive outlook in all aspects of the model’s life. We will continue to seek out new opportunities for participants to become self-sufficient and to give back to their communities through charity and through participation in programs to educate other young women in the value of self-sufficiency and community service.

Supreme Models actively seeks out fresh new faces all across Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique,

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Madigras Youth with a Difference This is a very young vibrant and aspiring youth group; it was established on the 10th of July 2002. With our motto being” With Love, Unity and Strength, We’re working together to Make Mardigras Unique. And that is just what we are trying to do, make Mardigras a unique place to be. We have lost three of our major consultants there are: Mr. Septimus Ogilvie: He was the father of our group, there was nothing we had ever asked of him and he told us no, no matter the time or place he was right there for us always giving us advise, guidance and helping in what ever way he can. When we need transport he was there, when some one in the group need some one to talk to he was there. He assisted us in getting donations for our signs and other major events, sadly he passed away two years ago and is still missed by the members of the group. Mr. Nolk Jacob: He was another one of our consultants; he wrote many letters for us to different business places asking for contribution and to the commissioner asking for permission for us to do certain events. Whenever we organized cooks and dances he was always there with us, working closely together. He was not from Grenada and sad to say he had to go back to Swaziland. Mr. Graham Stroude: This man was a God sent. He was a very kind hearted person who loved children, when the terrible disaster hurricane Ivan came every child in the community were out of school. We the members of the group came up with the idea of hosting classes during this time, so we brought our idea to him and he said to us I have a large house just sitting there why don’t you

have it at my place. He said that he would be happy for the company and it was a success, we had children for the ages 2 and a half to 19 years old, sadly to say God had decided to take home his faithful servant may his soul rest in peace. The group is comprised of the following persons: Tamara Prosper — President Lourice Buckmire — Secretary (studying in Cuba) Sharmarley Buckmire — PRO Angela Jones, Desire Francis, Antonia Francis, Devon Jones, Akim Jones, Rondell Mc Donald, Sarana Cadore, Sadi Cadore and Shade Alexander Although this Youth Group is young and just blooming, we have undertaken some major tasks in which we can dub as being successful. These projects include: The erection of Directional markets at the entrance of all the by roads at Mardigras- here, we made it easier for motorist and pedestrians alike to find places in the village of Mardigras, since there are a lot of by-roads present in Mardigras. Moonlight Cook-Up- this initiative was organized with the objective bringing together the villagers of Mardigras to engage in useful dialoge and to socialize with each other. Dance Party- another social event and fundraiser. Stationary Distribution Daythrough the sponsorship of Hubbard’s, Brydens and Minors, La Qua and other private sector organizations, the first ever Stationary Distribution Campaign was organized and implemented, with a participation rate of over 80 students, we successfully distributed exercise books, pens, note-

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books, bags, erasers and other stationary items to students of Mardigras and surrounding areas. One of our major undertakings as a group was the establishment of a Post Ivan School. After the passage of Hurricane Ivan, it was realized that many students would be out of school for a very long period of time. With this realization, it was decided by the members of MYWD to start a post Ivan school for these displaced students. We accommodated 100 students in the home of Mr. Stroude, a late resident of Mardigras, and had 5

different classes. This school ran for a period of two (2) months. This school initiative was commended by Mr. Nazim Burke and members of the Government. Our group is still roaring with youthful energy and ready to undertake whatever comes before us. With the help of God and others in the community, we will continue to. “Make Mardigras Unique”

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Imani Programme 2007 FAITH IN GOD, FAITH IN OTHERS, FAITH IN ONESELF

Community)

All young persons between the ages of 15-35, are eligible to enter the programme. The programme seeks: To reduce unemployment and poverty To provide an opportunity for young persons to be adequately prepared for the job market through On the Job Training. To implement a self development programme to assist the trainees to develop positive values and attitudes with emphasis on discipline.

Self Development Programme: Academic Classes

To foster a sense of patriotism in young people, through their involvement in community service. To provide an opportunity for young persons to acquire employable skills.

Participants MUST be engaged in this programme every first and third Friday of every month. The focus will be on developing positive attitudes and high moral and spiritual values. Participation in Programmes of the Youth Department

Level I - (Two years)

All participants in the programme who have not successfully completed their tertiary level education, MUST be enrolled in extra classes to improve their qualification. Spiritual and Personal Development Sessions

To promote an entrepreneurial spirit among young people and provide them with train ing, financing and other support.

The programme is divided into two levels:

Unemployed participants would be placed in the private and public sector, in areas where there is an excellent opportunity to become permanently employed, or where they can acquire employable skills or work towards achieving their career goals. Persons can also be placed on Community Projects (Housing / Environmental Development etc.)

On the invitation of the Project Officer or the Team Leader, Participants MUST participate in activities of the Youth Department geared toward their development. Community Development Activities

Orientation

After selection into the Programme, participants MUST complete a one-week Orientation Seminar. Only successful participants will be placed in the On the Job Training Programme On-The-JobTraining (Private Sector, Public Sector and

All participants MUST actively participate in a quarterly community development programme, which will be implemented in each constituency. Projects will aim at engaging the community and members of the programme. Community Skills Training Programme Youth Mentorship Programme Permanent placement (when available)

Level II - (Ongoing) Participants successfully completing Level I will move to Level II. In this level the Department will assist participants where possible to: Establish small businesses Obtain scholarships Find permanent job placements Obtain advanced training

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What’s up St. John?

For Fish & Fun Lovers “It’s Friday, and you are wondering where to go? Well, Gouyave is the place to be!” On the western side of Grenada, in the historic and beautiful parish of St. John lies a spectacular little town called Gouyave (French for Guava), dubbed the “Fishing Town” since more fish are caught in that part of the island than anywhere else in Grenada. Today, Gouyave is known to many as “The Town That Never Sleeps”, “Action City” and “Bacchanal City”. Some would have gone as far as referring to it as “The Capital of Grenada”. The people of Gouyave are known for their generosity, hospitality, fun and frolicking. They work hard, and are known to have never passed on an opportunity to have a good time or the pleasure of treating someone – whether local or foreign – to what the town has to offer. Their main means of revenue-generation is fishing and agriculture. Over three (3) years ago, a group of community-spirited individuals came together and successfully launched the ever-growing, family-oriented Gouyave Fish Friday Festival through engagement of all stakeholders within the community and beyond. The overall vision of the festival is to promote community development in Gouyave and in the overall parish of St. John, by promoting Gouyave as the “Fishing Capital” of Grenada; to provide employment opportunities though communitytourism and create linkages between the productive sectors; to showcase the various forms of local cultural expressions, while marketing Gouyave as a place for quality entertainment; and, to improve the image of the town and build pride in the residence”. This unique street festival is held every Friday from 5 p.m. on St. Dominic’s and St. Francis’ Streets, next to the Roman Catholic Copperdome Steeple – the only one still standing in the entire Caribbean!

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The food is the highlight of the festival which is prepared on the spot, and done to perfection with a touch of Grenadian Spice. From the time one enters the festival, the aromas are smelt from start to end as vendors line the streets with their equipment as they heat, steam, boil, fry, bake, grill and roast some of the most mouth-watering, finger-licking, succulent fish and seafood dishes and a wide variety of local side dishes under their “mobile restaurants”. Patrons have testified that “every dish is like an appetizer” – once you’ve tasted it, you will be coming back for more! One can expect diverse cultural performances every week. The popular Fish Friday Drummers are simply unbelievable with their vocally-added presentations of Calypso, Soca, Reggae, Rock ‘n’ Roll and African Folklore. One can jam to sweet melodious Steel Pan Music and live jam bands coupled with artistes’ performances; or enjoy comedy and traditional storytelling, folk and Latin dancing – among others.

The Gouyave Fish Friday Festival is today dubbed the biggest communitytourism product on the island of Grenada, and one of a few of similar nature within the entire Caribbean, enjoyed by both tourists and locals alike, and caters for

all ages. It is safe, and from inception, continues to live up to its rule of absolutely no tolerance to crime and violence. On an average night, one would witness as much as 2,000 persons patronizing the event. “So, once you’re in Grenada on a Friday evening, Gouyave is definitely “the must-go event”! While there, remember to pick up a piece of the diverse range of artistic expressions created by the residents to remind you of the fabulous time you had!”

The Choice Is Clear The Change Is Here

Dr George Vincent Founder of Fish Friday

NDC

Making A Difference: Grencoda

Grencoda is a non-profit organization established in the year 1986 by Mr. Liedon Ramdhanny, Miss Judy Williams and Mr. George Lousion. Grencoda was established to create a body which can mobilize resources to assist rural and marginalized persons to improve living condition and lively-hood. The Grencoda organization is involved in many help projects, which includes supporting of students in secondary schools by providing finances and other educational help for them. They also provide support for people in rural area with their living standard e.g. fishermen and single parents. Grencoda also brought into being the legal aid and counseling clinic which is located on the St John Street St George’s which celebrated 20 years this year. During its lifetime Grencoda has engaged in the community in different sectors. It has spoken out on national issues and has also reached residents to help in with personal problems. The organization speaks up on pertinent issues that affect nationals of this country. Thus the voice of Grencoda in the recent past was heard on issues involving ethics in the work place, environmental preservation, cricket world cup and in the 1980’s and 1990’s its voice was loud among those who cried out against apartheid.

sion on violence and crime. The objective was to have people ponder the reasons for this great increase in violence, give their opinions and make suggestions that this nation’s parents might employ to avoid their children turning to a life of crime. The response of the nation strongly indicated that the people of Grenada were concerned about the increasing violence in the country. A three days discussion was held in River Sallee which brought together several people who were willing to come up with ideas and suggestion to help fight crime and violence. They advocated the following:

(1) Greater spirituality and adherence to Christian beliefs and practice. (2) Better parenting to improve communication between parent and children. (3)Greater roles and presence of fathers in homes to promote nurturing. (4) More respect should be paid to traditional values and principles of the past by children. (5) Greater involvement of young people especially the young men in activities in the community and society today.

Also when the string of murders began in late December 07 and early January 08 Grencoda got involved in deep discus-

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Recipe Bazaar GREEN BANANA CHEESE PIE 2 lb cooked green bananas 8 oz grated cheese ½ cup milk ½ cup bread crumbs ½ tsp white pepper 1oz margarine 2 tbsp grated onion

Method Mash banana while still hot. Set aside ¼ cup grated cheese. Add remaining cheese and other ingredients to banana and mix well. Put into a greased pie dish, sprinkle on remaining cheese and bake till brown in a moderate oven.

2/3 cup 2 eggs well beaten 1 2/3 cup mashed ripe bananas (4 – 5) 2 tsp vanilla

Method Sifted flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, cloves and cinnamon. Cream sugar and shortening together until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time beating thoroughly after each one are added. Stir in vanilla. Add sifted ingredients alternately with bananas beating well. Turn into a greased pan and bake in a moderate oven 350 for 30 to 35 minutes. Make 2-9 inches cakes.

BANANA CHOCOLATE CAKE 2 ¼ Cups sifted cake flour 1tsp baking powder ¾ tsp baking soda 2/3 cup shortening 1 ½ cup sugar 2 eggs 2 ounces (square) chocolate 1tsp vanilla 1cup mash ripe bananas (2-3) ½ cup milk

Method Sifted flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt together. Cream sugar and shortening until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time beating thoroughly after each one are added. Stir in vanilla. Add sifted ingredients alternately with bananas and milk in small amount beating well after each addition. Turn into a greased pan and bake in a moderate oven 350 for 30 to 35 minutes. Make 2 - 9 inches cakes.

BANANA SPICE CAKE 2 ¾ Cups sifted flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1tsp salt ¼ tsp cloves 1 ½ tsp cinnamon ¾ nutmeg

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OATMEAL COOKIES ¾ cup shortening 1 cup firmly pack brown sugar 1 cup flour 1 tsp salt ½ tsp soda ¼ cup water 3 cup oat uncooked 1 tsp vanilla 1 egg

Method Cream shortening and sugars until fluffy. Add egg, water and vanilla. Mix well. Add remaining ingredients, mix well. Drop by round spoon teaspoonful unto greased cookie sheet. Bake 12-15 minutes at 350 for varieties add chopped nuts, raisin, chocolate chip or coconut.

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s up St. Mark?

Sunset City Food Fest In the beautiful parish of St. Mark’s, the St. Mark’s Development Committee came together and created a monthly event called Food Fest. This event takes place every last Saturday in the month on Diamond Street in Victoria. It was created to improve the living conditions of the people and to create an environment where people can come together for socializing and have good peaceful fun. The Sunset City Food Fest offers delicious dishes to satisfy any taste. These Grenadian delicacies could include jacks and other fish, chicken, pork and other meats, vegetables, callaloo soup, crabs, conches (lambie), Tania Log (a porridge prepared from root crops in a traditional manner), bakes, figs, breadfruit, farine and the Grenada famous Oil Down and roti’s too. The Monthly Food Fest offers local fruit juices and even alcoholic beverages ranging from local rum and beer, to other varieties of wines and spirits. The vendors are extremely knowledgeable in the preparation and care needed to create such amazing dishes. They all live in St. Mark’s and more specifically in Victoria.

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The monthly Food Fest in St. Mark’s has increased exponentially since its induction in April of 2007. People from other parishes and even tourists have come to experience this unique and exciting event. Increased advertising has brought more people to the Food Fest each month, and each month the turnout gets better and better. Currently the St. Mark’s Development Committee (SMDC) is developing a plan to expand and improve the Sunset City Food Fest. They hope to make this event a fortnightly event and eventually a Weekly event. So, you are invited to come experience this amazing event, in a village which has the most beautiful sunset and refreshing sea breeze you can imagine, while you sit and enjoys some good food and listen to some sweet steel pan music and D.J. music I had the pleasure of visiting the Food Fest, and was amazed at how well organized everything was. The people were warm and friendly. The foods were unbelievable. I was especially drawn to the Tania log and bakes and salt fish. I can earnestly say that it was the tastiest Tania log I ever had.

Tufton Hall Waterfall for the Tufton Hall experience are extremely knowledgeable, sincere, and accommodating. The guides have lived in Victoria all their lives and know the Tufton Hall Estate like the back of their hand. Depending on the level of experience of the adventurer, the guides will provide for a challenging experience that is fun for all. If you are interested in hiking to the waterfall call either Wello at 473-417-3244 or Fenton at 473-457-0191 or by emailing tuftonhall@sunsetcitygrenada.com Pictures and description courtesy of Peace Corps Volunteer, Kristopher Crown

Begin of hike to Tufton Hall waterfall

Tufton Hall waterfall

The Tufton Hall Waterfall is located in Victoria, St. Mark’s, Grenada. It is the tallest waterfall in Grenada and was just recently discovered. The only way to visit the waterfall is to hike for approximately three hours through technical terrain. However, the hike itself is an adventure, and this adventure is not your typical hike. The typical mountain hikers goal is to reach the summit - that is its sole and primary purpose however, in this adventure, and that is exactly what it is, an adventure one will see incredible sights of unending waterfalls, swimming pools, sulfur springs, and of course, the largest waterfall on the island of Grenada. The adventure will vary for each hiker ranging from extremely challenging, to a light morning hike depending on how far you want to go up the river. The experience begins with a light walk through the Tufton Hall Estate where one can see the remarkable beauty of St. Mark’s and the town of Victoria. Mt. St. Catherine towers in the near distance and the walk provides for an amazing view of this formidable giant. Hikers will then travel through a clear cut trail with spectacular sights of flora and fauna which then leads to a river. Hikers beware, you will get wet! Therefore, bring shoes, boots or hiking sandals that you don’t mind drying out for a day after the hike. But it’s well worth the sacrifice! The river hike leads to many small waterfalls, just “wetting” your appetite to see the Tufton Hall Waterfall. There are many swimming pools to bath in, sulfur springs to admire and pictures to be taken! This has been acclaimed to be one of the best hikes for many adventurers that have experienced the Tufton Hall Waterfall! The hike is difficult and laborious as you make your way through the river; however, the guides

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Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s up Carriacou & Petite Martinique?

The Little Sisters Carriacou a small volcanic island situated just off the northern part of Grenada. Although just 13 sq miles in size, Carriacou is packed with activities to fill your day. From world-class snorkeling and diving on some of the Caribbean’s most beautiful reefs to historical attractions and cultural landmarks, Carriacou offers something for everyone. And with a restaurant or bar around every bend, there is no shortage of good food, drink and entertainment. Rich in tradition, Carriacou has many unique customs handed down from African and European ancestors. These include Traditional Weddings, Traditional Boat Launching, Tombstone Feast “Saraca” Libations, Big Drum Nation Dance, Village Maroons, Shakespeare Mas, All Saint Candle Lighting “Pass Play”, Cemetery Cleaning, Fishermen Birthday Celebrations, Carnival, Carriacou Regatta and Christmas Parang. The people of Carriacou are well known to be very courteous and friendly. Once entering the island either by air or sea you are greeted by delightful smiles straight from the heart. A warm and loving atmosphere also adds to make your visit a stay. In the village of Windward, sailing boats are built using the traditional methods passed down by the Scottish settlers. Recent initiatives are encouraging younger persons to learn to art of boat building and to produce model boats. Their annual Carriacou regatta is a must see event. It is held in August of each year and it is always spectacular. Carriacou is no longer considered an after thought, but is fast becoming the perfect vacation spot for visitors who are looking for a peaceful, natural, relaxing atmosphere with activities to keep them entertained. Carriacou is truly a special corner of paradise.

Petite Martinique Very close to Carriacou lies the beautiful island of Petite Martinique. The island is really one large hill with fine

beaches on the calmer western leeward side. This covers 486 acres (194 hectares) and is 3 miles (5km) east of the northern half of Carriacou. Petite Martinique is an island with a very strong cultural back ground and a population of 900.The people is warm and friendly and always eager to welcome visitors. A traditional fishing community, the people of Petite Martinique has always loved the sea. The old-age tradition of boat building and fishing is still their main source of income. With a stunning view of the surrounding islands, its sandy beaches and nature trails beckon you to explore. Petite Martinique remains unblemished in it natural beauty, visitors are often surprised that an island so small could contain so much beauty. Petite Martinique the gem of the Caribbean.

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Hott Hott Puzzles Outsmarting the Donkey

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Amir tied two sacks of salt to the back of his donkey and headed for the market to sell the salt. On the way, Amir and the donkey passed a stream. The donkey jumped in to cool himself. As a result, much of the salt dissolved into the water, ruining the salt for Amir but improving matters for the donkey because his load became much lighter. Amir tried to get to the market on the following days, but the donkey always ruined the salt. Finally, Amir decided to teach the donkey a lesson. He once again set out with the donkey and the two sacks.

Put a coin in a bottle and then stop the opening with a cork. How can you get the coin out of the bottle without pulling out the cork or breaking the bottle?

What did Amir do differently this time so that after that day the donkey stopped taking a swim?

Each row is a math equation. Each column is a math equation.

What’s the Matter? The three sentences below sound like they make sense, but there’s something wrong with each one of them. Read each sentence and tell what’s the matter.

This book fills a badly needed gap in your education.

Don’t go near the water until you’ve learned how to swim.

If you get this message, call me right away; otherwise, don’t bother.

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Try to fill in the missing numbers. Use the numbers 1 through 9 to complete the equations. Each number is only used once.

Remember that multiplication and division are performed before addition and subtraction.

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Outsmarting the Donkey

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Amir loaded the sacks not with salt but with sand. When the donkey jumped in the stream and got the sacks wet, they became much heavier.

What’s the Matter? 1. No one needs a gap in his or her education. 2. You can’t learn how to swim without going into the water. 3. If the person doesn’t get the message, there’s no point in telling her or him not to bother calling.

Bottleneck Push the cork into the bottle, and shake the coin out.

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