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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 Fort of St.George's"
by Eric Johnn (Oil on canvas ... 29x36) 1990.

This painting shows the Carenage at the other side of the Fire Station. The street along the water's edge is lined by department stores, restaurants, boutiques and the General Post Office. Above and beyond, is the infamous Fort George, scene of the 1983 massacre that left dozens of Grenadians dead including Prime Minister Maurice Bishop. The event sparked -off the US-Led invasion of the island. The heavy clouds depict the weather condition at the time of the carnage that took place at the Fort that day in 1983. On the Carenage's water, life seems normal as two small boats (water taxi) puddle through it. (Some modifications of the Carenage and Fort are evident in the painting).

(Available in print & original: Price for original US$1,060)

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.