Returning nationals in Carriacou prepare for the Homecoming Celebrations

HILLSBOROUGH, Carriacou, April 13^th, 2012 - Developing a closer working relationship with Grenadians living abroad is part of Government’s development plans.

And, as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs prepares for the Grenadian Homecoming in August 2012, officials met with returning nationals in Carriacou to inform and seek their participation in the activities.

Permanent Secretary Elizabeth Henry- Greenidge said that its government’s intention through the Office of Diaspora Affairs to build partnerships between the Diaspora communities and home.

Also present at the meeting was Consul General for New York Derrick James who noted that the Diaspora plays a critical role in nation-building with over sixty (60) Grenadian groups and organisations existing in the New York area.

Minister for Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs Senator George Prime said that the government recognises the importance of the Diaspora and will utilise the skills, resources and experiences of nationals living abroad.

Meanwhile, Consul General James presented a cheque of US$1,100 to the Parish Priest of the Hillsborough Roman Catholic Church Father Carl Haynes from the Independence Committee to assist with rehabilitation work on the church.

SOURCE: Deanna Isaac, Public Relations Officer