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Prime Minister of Grenada, The Honourable Dickon Mitchell Celebrates Grenada’s Golden Jubilee at Washington DC Art Exhibition and Reception

Prime Minister of Grenada, The Honourable Dickon Mitchell, attending the Art Exhibition and Reception to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Grenada’s Independence held on September 25th, 2024, at the Hall of the Americas, Organisation of American States, in Washington DC.

Grenada’s Ambassador to the United States of America and Permanent Representative to the Organisation of American States, H. E. Tarlie Francis, staff of the Embassy of Grenada and hundreds of members of the Diaspora community in the DMV, along with members of the Diplomatic Corps and U.S. Government Officials enjoyed an evening of jubilee celebrations as they welcomed Prime Minister Hon. Dickon Mitchell and his delegation which included Foreign Minister and his delegation.

 

Grenada Launches 50th Anniversary of Independence Celebrations

St. George’s, Grenada – October 26, 2023: Grenada is set to kickstart its highly anticipated 50th Anniversary of Independence Celebrations with flair and finesse on Tuesday 31 October 2023. The celebration of this significant milestone in the nation’s history will be officially launched by Prime Minister, Honourable Dickon Mitchell on the picturesque Carenage in the heart of St. George’s. Chairperson of the National Organising Committee, Dr. Wendy Crawford, will provide an overview of the Committee’s mandate and plans to mark this historic event.

Independence Message from Her Excellency Yolande Y. Smith on the Occasion of the 45th Anniversary of Independence of Grenada

It is a great honor to bring you greetings on the 45th Anniversary of the independence of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique. This milestone achievement is being celebrated under the theme “Celebrating 45 Years Building Resilience and Enhancing Social & Economic Transformation”

We commend the members of our Diaspora communities on the tremendous level of engagement and we applaud the gallant efforts of the Grenada associations throughout the United States of America. Continue to strategically partner with the Embassy and with civic organizations at home, to ensure that your philosophy, mission, vision, purpose and projects are shared, and that your contributions are felt where they are most needed. You all play a pivotal role in the overall development of our tri-island state.

We recognize our Grenadian businessmen and women, and friends of Grenada for your philanthropy and the donations you make towards improving the healthcare and other systems on the island. To the many volunteers, we appreciate your time and service. Thanks to all of you for the valuable contributions you make on a daily basis here in your adopted homeland; your contributions, both at home and abroad, are appreciated and well documented.

The staff of the Embassy of Grenada, the Consulate Generals in Miami and New York, celebrate with all Grenadians and remain resolute in our commitment to serving Grenada with respect, tolerance, dignity and determination.

As we attend the various activities to commemorate this anniversary, we wish you a joyous independence celebration and prosperous year ahead.

May God bless us as one people, one family, one nation.


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