St. George’s, January 19, 2010 – Activities to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the establishment of the Town of St. George will be officially launched this Sunday, January 24.
 
 “The activities, which continue until April, serve various purposes,’’ said Hon. Peter David, Member of Parliament for the Town of St. George. “They are meant to pay tribute to the achievers and achievements of the past, and also to consider what we would like our capital city to look like in the 21st Century and beyond.’’
 
 A committee, comprising representatives from the Ministry of Tourism, the National Museum, the Grenada Cultural Foundation and other sectors, is organising the Tri-centennial activities.
 
 The committee, as part of its outreach programme, held a public consultation last December at Marryshow House. Much of the discussion at the consultation focused on the vision for the Town of St. George, including development projects proposed by investors such as Zublin and Camper & Nicholson.
 
 Hon. David, who is also Foreign Minister, said the Tri-centennial celebration is more than marking a historic moment for capital. It’s an occasion to commemorate part of the history of Grenada, he said.
 
 “Over the period of the commemorative activities, we are inviting Grenadian nationals at home abroad, as well as tourists from around the world, to join us for the celebrations,’’ MP David said.
 
 Sunday’s official launch, which starts at 4 pm, involves a ribbon-cutting ceremony and the reopening of the Sally Port at Fort George. Guests will include Governor General Sir Carlyle Glean, Prime Minister Hon. Tillman Thomas, Tourism Minister Hon. Glynis Roberts and MP David.
 
 “Ultimately, we want to restore Fort George as a major tourist attraction with some of the ambience of years gone by when the Fort was a prime location for casual strolls and Sunday afternoon leisure activities in Grenada,’’ Mr David said.