June 2011

Carriacou Fisherman’s Birthday Celebrations

by Rawle Paterson
Bogles Tuna Fish Broth

Many groups and events have their special day of celebration and the Fishermen of Carriacou and Petite Martinique, who risk their lives every day to bring home fresh and healthy food for the nation, are no exception. The day is known as the Fisherman’s birthday and is often celebrated on June 29th. It is a [...]

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Marine Park Of Carriacou

by Rawle Paterson
Carriacou Marine Protected Area

Scuba divers and lovers of underwater marine life have now got a real treat awaiting them, where they can feast their eyes on some of the world’s greatest creatures and amazing corals that lie below the sea. An area of the sea at Carriacou has been protected and is now know referred to as the [...]

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The Donkeys Of Carriacou

by Rawle Paterson
A rich tourist attraction as donkeys races through Hillsborough

Carriacou continues to attract a high percentage of visitors to the Caribbean not only for sand, sun and sea but for its uniqueness in culture, tradition and way of life. One of the aspects of life that still survives on this beautiful, safe, tranquil and friendly island in the Southern archipelago of the Caribbean, is [...]

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The Carriacou Tradition Of Making Farine

by Rawle Paterson
Farine Making

Traditional culture is dying out in many countries, but on the beautiful and historic island of Carriacou, the people revive, retain and celebrate its culture keeping many historic practices alive. Farine making is an ancient culinary method, that has been handed down by the ancestors of the people of Carriacou and today has grown in [...]

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Boat Building On Carriacou

by Rawle Paterson
New Boat under construction

The rich, traditional boat-building culture of Carriacou is being further enhanced through innovation and developments, illustrating the talent of the shipwrights here and promoting the island as a popular hunting ground for those seeking their dream boat. The island is well known for its sea-faring nature and even the name Carriacou means ‘land of many [...]

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Petite Martinique Whitsuntide Regatta

by Rawle Paterson
Boats Preparing for the next race

Visitors were once again thrilled with the variety of activities both on land and at sea, at the annual Whitsuntide Festival on the small, beautiful Grenadine island of Petite Martinique. The event serves as a major attraction to the many visitors from the neighboring Grenadines islands. Several of the beautifully and well crafted boats from [...]

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