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Grenada is among the world's most beautiful islands. The island serenely sits on crystal blue water in the Southern Caribbean Sea. It has a population of 114,654 (2001 census) and a size of 133 sq.miles. Situated not far off the South American mainland, Grenada is known as the "Spice Isle of the West".

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"The Fire Station"
by Eric Johnn (Oil on canvas ... 30x38) 2001.

One of the most prominent attractions around the Carenage in St.George's is the Fire Station. A well-known police headquarters. The date of its construction is not quite clear. However, the Fire Station strikes quite an imposing image at the southern waterway of the Carenage. The painting is a modified depiction of the vicinity that includes part of the Carenage, St.George's hilly residential areas, Mt. Maitland and Mt. Sinai at the background and the suburbs of Mt.Helicon.

The Fire Station has been for decades, quite a site around the Carenage...sadly, on September 7, 2004 Hurricane Ivan took its toll on the building, causing massive damage.

(Available in print & original: Price for original US$1,090)

Grenada has more spices and condiments per square mile than any other nation on Earth. The island has very rugged terrain that helps augment its natural beauty with hills and valleys, creating many heavenly scenic views wherever one goes. Grenada is blessed with an abundance of world famous beaches, friendly people, and sumptuous, tasty dishes. The sweet aroma of spices, cinnamon and nutmeg mace among them, fills the tranquil atmosphere all year round. The capital is St.George's. The island became Independent within the British Commonwealth of Nations on February 7, 1974. Grenada shares its government with two sister islands, Carriacou and Petit Martinique, situated at its northern coast. A Westminster style Government runs things in St. George's. There are two Heads-of-States. The Governor-General is HRH Queen Elizabeth II of England special representative on the island. The Prime Minister is the executive Chief who has an elected cabinet that sees over Stately and Foreign matters. Europeans first sighted Grenada around 1498. But long before that time, Carib and Arawak Indians lived peacefully on the island side by side. Grenada has three main products, cocoa, banana and nutmegs. The island is one of two countries in the world that exports nutmegs commercially. Tourism, too, is a big money earner.