December 2010

Calypso Music Night On Boxing Day At Hotel Laurena

by Rawle Paterson
Inspector performing

A top entertainer from the land of calypso, TrinBago (short for Trinidad and Tobago), a former Calypso and Soca Monarch champion, an acerbic social commentator and a bright budding star will share the stage, on Boxing night, December 26th, when Hotel Laurena hosts its yuletide music show. The mighty Explainer who has thrilled millions all [...]

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Historical Houses of Carriacou

by Rawle Paterson
Carriacouan Ancient House

There is a great place where you can visit and reconnect with history and nostalgia through buildings and dwelling houses which date back centuries, long, long before you were born. I say this without any fear of contradiction. Carriacou continues to retain a sense of romance and reflects the thoughtful process that went into the [...]

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The Best Beaches on Carriacou – Grenada

by Rawle Paterson
Sandy Island, Carriacou, Grenada

Glorious, white, sandy beaches inviting romance, await visitors staying at the Hotel Laurena. This prestigious holiday accommodation offers special packages to help you further explore the island and discover its real enchanted spirit Some of the world’s best beaches can be found amongst the many bays and cays on the island of Carriacou. Sandy Island [...]

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Carriacou Parang Bands

by Rawle Paterson
Stinging Mentos in intense preparation

The 33rd Parang festival will take place on December 17th to 19th 2010. A record nine bands will be busy, working late into the night, at various venues. This ensures that the unique form of this annual year end culture, continues and stays relevant to its genesis. The event is full of humor and fun [...]

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Andre Fletcher – West Indies Cricketer’s Double Record

by Rawle Paterson
Fletcher's Masterful Innings

The match on December 4th 2010 was definitely one of the better innings played by Andre Fletcher. He has successfully carved his name in the history books, as not only the first person to score a century at the Mini Stadium in Lauriston but greater still, the first double century. The former West Indies cricketer, [...]

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Carriacou Cricket Stadium Passes The Test!

by Rawle Paterson
Grenada and SVG Cricket Team

Cricketing History has been made as the West Indies Cricket Board of the Windward Islands and Grenada has proved it has yet another outstanding venue to use when cricketing matches are assigned to this tri-island State. The Mini Stadium in Lauriston has been demonstrated to be a top cricket facility, fully capable of showing an [...]

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