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The Grenada Revolution - the most progressive period for Grenadian women
This post is about the advancement of women made during the Grenada revolutionary period.
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The Grenada Revolution - Improving adult literacy
This post is about improving adult literacy during the Grenada revolutionary period. It is one of the notable achievements of the PRG.
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The Grenada Revolution - Public bus system
This post is about a public bus system that was implemented during the Grenada revolution.
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The Grenada Revolution - How the revolution upgraded teachers
This post is about how the Grenada revolution improved the quality of teaching in Grenada.
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Indigenous Culture and Heritage - Grenada
This post is about indigenous heritage in Grenada, Carriacou and Petit Martinique.
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Indigo - The early roots of fashion
Many years ago, Grenada grew indigo. Indigo was first grown in Grenada in the 1650s. The crop was also grown in Carriacou. What is...
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Exploring Grenadian Heritage: Origins in West Africa
There is evidence to suggest that Grenadians came from West Africa, brought through the transatlantic slave trade to the tri-island. Our ancestors were of three origins: Igbo, Akan and Temne.
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Relics of the Grenada Revolution
There are relics today that exist in Grenadian community and life that dates back to the revolutionary period from 1979 to 1983. Housing...
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The Grenada Revolution - Achievements
The Grenada revolution that occurred between 1979 to 1983 was a transformational period in terms of the social and economic development...
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Legacy of Resilience: The Lasting Influence of Janet Houses in Grenada
In Grenada, there are still examples of Janet Houses that can be found scattered across the island. Janet houses came to Grenada in the...
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Hudson Austin - Commander in the Grenada Revolution
General Hudson Austin (HA) was a general commander of the People Revolutionary's Government (PRG) that was the government during the...
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Grenada's name: Where did Grenada get its name?
Discover the history of Grenada’s name. From Camerhogne (Carib heritage) to Concepcion by Columbus, Grenade by the French, and finally Grenada under the British in 1763.
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