ST GEORGE’S, Grenada, Jan 6, 2009 (GIS) – As Grenada approaches the 35th anniversary of nationhood, The Independence Committee is planning a series of educational radio and television programmes examining the use of national symbols and emblems.
One of the topics to be covered in the series is the Constitution, which Grenada has been using since it gained independence from Britain on February 7, 1974.
The Independence Committee, in a news release, said the Constitution is an important document and that all citizens of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique should be familiar with its provisions.
Committee members say their aim is to encourage all persons to be aware of the protection of their Fundamental Rights and Freedoms under the Constitution, including the Right to Life and liberty.
Other rights guaranteed by the Constitution include the security of persons and the protection of the law, and the right to Freedom of Conscience, Expression, and Assembly and of Association.
Apart from the Constitution, other topics to be discussed in the radio and TV programmes of the Independence Committee are the Coat of Arms, the Flag, the Anthem, the Pledge and Motto, as well as national cuisine and dress..
Grenada‘s 35th Anniversary of Independence – Toronto
2009 Calendar of Activities.
Independence Flag-raising Ceremony
Friday, February 6th, 2009
at
Toronto City Hall
Nathan Phillips Square – Downtown Toronto
Time: 12:00 noon
Reception to follow at the Consulate General of Grenada
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Annual Independence Gala
Saturday, February 7th, 2009
at
Spirale’s Banquet Hall
888 Don Mills Road – Don Mills & Eglinton
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $70.00
Music by DJ Slim of Grenada Soca Boyz
For further info: Laura Henry -President, Grenada Association Toronto: 416-653-2722
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Independence Church Service
Sunday, February 8th, 2009
at
Our Lady of Good Counsel Caribbean-Canadian Catholic Church
867 College Street – College & Ossington
Time: 12:00 noon
For further info: Consulate General of Grenada 416-595-1343
Website: http://www.grenadaconsulate.com E-mail: grentor@grenadaconsulate.com