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Grenada

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Overview

• General Knowledge of Grenada

• History Lesson• Grenada Festival• What to do in Grenada

General Knowledge

Keith Mitchell “Prime Minister of Grenada”

Grenada’s flag

 The location of Grenada 

Map of Grenada

St. Georges“The Capital City”

History

Occupation by the French and British

• The British and the French tried to take Grenada in the early 1600's 

• Was controlled by the French in 1652• British took from French in 1783• Grenada finally gaining independence in

1974.

An Island Revolution

• On March 13th, 1979, a revolution took place in Grenada

• Maurice Bishop overthrew the existing government and became the Prime Minister.

• Bishop was a communist and set up ties with Cuba

•  The government broke up into factions and a leadership dispute resulted in Bishop's murder

The US Invasion of Grenada

• US concerned about Grenada's links with Cuba• There were 1000 US medical students studying on

the island and the US wanted to protect them• On October 25th, 1983, the US invaded Grenada.• By mid December, a pro-American led government

was in power and the fighting was over.

Grenada Festival

Rainbow City Festival

• Takes place in August• the streets of Grenville, is the location for this

celebration• Local arts, crafts, food, music and tours of scenic

sites in the parish combine to make this a festival not to be missed.

Carriacou Maroon Festival

• Cultural and educational event on Carriacou

• honoring African heritage through drumming, singing, and food.

• takes place in April

Carnival

• the Caribbean's signature celebration.• the celebration occurs in August• Carnival is an exuberant, colorful event filled

with costumed parades and island music.

What to Do in Grenada

The Underwater Sculpture Garden

• Designed by Jason de Caires Taylor• Slightly north of the capital town of St.

Georges• Viewable by snorkeling or scuba diving

 Seven Sisters Falls

• Hike up to iconic waterfalls• Cool off underneath in the pools• Perfection both visually and for

relaxation purposes.  

The Grenada Chocolate Company, Ltd.

• Silver award winner in the 2011 London Academy of Chocolate Awards.

• Making chocolate right where the cocoa beans grow

Walk around St. George’s

• The capital of Grenada •  scenic and worthy of a few mornings or

afternoons of strolls

Conclusion

General Knowledge

Grenada flag

Keith Mitchell is The Prime Minister of Grenada

Grenada is really small

History

Occupation by the French and British

An Island Revolution

The US Invasion of Grenada

Grenada Festival

Carriacou Maroon Festival

Rainbow City Festival

Carnival

What to Do in Grenada

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