CARICOM Congratulates Grenada on its 47th Anniversary of Independence

(CARICOM) has congratulated Grenada on its Forty-Seventh Anniversary of Independence, praising its great example of resilience.

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The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has congratulated Grenada on its Forty-Seventh Anniversary of Independence, praising its great example of resilience.

CARICOM Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque, in a congratulatory message to Prime Minister Keith Mitchell, said Grenada has made great strides, and its citizens have made their mark globally in academia, diplomacy and sport to name a few.

He said the theme for this year’s celebration, “Rebuilding Together a safer, More Resilient Nation in these Challenging Times,” resonates throughout the Community during this current period.

“The people of Grenada have been a great example of resilience throughoutthe period of nationhood, demonstrating time and again a resolve to surmount whatever challenges stood in the way of developing the country” the Secretary-General said.

He also praised Grenada for being a strong and dedicated advocate of regional integration.

“The Community has benefitted significantly from your enlightened contribution in the field of Science and Technology (including Information and Communications), the country’s portfolio in the Quasi-Cabinet of the Heads of Government. The new reality brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic has emphasized the need for the use of ICT in its efforts at recovery,” the SG said while reaffirming the Community’s commitment to support the country’s efforts at achieving sustainable development.

Grenada marks the occasion on Sunday 7th February 2021.

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