Grenada celebrates forty ninth anniversary of political independence
Grenada Tuesday celebrated its 49th anniversary of political independence from Britain with the normal navy parade and each authorities and opposition eyeing the golden anniversary subsequent yr.
In his inaugural Independence Day message, Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell acknowledged that the journey since gaining independence in February 1974 has not been straightforward however urged Grenadians to proceed collaborating on the best way ahead.
“The lengthy march from colonialism to independence, and the multifaceted challenges we regularly face because the descendants of slaves, stay a thorn underfoot. But nonetheless, we push ahead, as a result of, like our fore dad and mom, we perceive that nobody can communicate to our causes, or struggle our battles for us, higher than we will,” Mitchell mentioned.
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Talking on the theme “The Journey to 50: Reflecting on the Previous, Planning for the Future,” Mitchell, who led the Nationwide Democratic Congress (NDC) to energy within the June 23 normal election final yr, mentioned his administration is dedicated to the imaginative and prescient for Grenada that fore dad and mom envisioned.
He instructed the nation within the radio and tv broadcast the imaginative and prescient is a progressive society the place each particular person can get pleasure from a top quality of life, with sufficient entry to high quality healthcare and schooling, peaceable and protected streets, first-class housing, inexperienced power, and a deeper appreciation for the various advantages of our fertile lands, pristine atmosphere, and wealthy tradition.
“That is an aspiration that we all know all Grenadians share and one which we’re assured will be achieved, with the appropriate foundations in place and the need of our individuals to help the transformative course of that can deliver these shared objectives to fruition,” mentioned Prime Minister Mitchell.
He mentioned Grenada’s historical past and the progress that has been achieved in these 49 years, instructions nice pleasure, nationally, regionally, and internationally, for the various accomplishments realized regardless of our small measurement and restricted sources.
“The ingenuity and perseverance of the Grenadian individuals are our superpowers, as will be witnessed within the quite a few examples of Grenadians who left humble beginnings and proceed to rise to the very high of their fields and to greatness right here at house and in international locations all over the world. As we glance again on our historical past, we take pleasure in all that we now have achieved however we additionally acknowledge that there’s nonetheless a lot work to be performed,” he mentioned.
Opposition Chief Dr. Keith Mitchell in his message mentioned the island had a lot to be happy with, because it moved in direction of the 50th anniversary of political independence.
“The contributions and achievements of our brothers and sisters in areas similar to sports activities, tradition, academia, and diplomacy are effectively documented regionally, regionally, and internationally. So too, are our financial improvement beneficial properties and our trademark resilience as a individuals.
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