history of carriacou

Caribbean Archaeological Research HotSpot?

by Rawle Paterson
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Carriacou has once again demonstrated it is archaeologically rich in historical artefacts and is a prime place for research in the archipelago of the Caribbean. This is evident as a 33 member team from the United States, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands recently completed a one month excavation here, as part of a six [...]

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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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History of Nutmeg Spice on Carriacou and Grenada

by Carriacou Hotels
Nutmeg

Nutmeg, that bottle of spice you toss into your basket at the supermarket along with the cloves, coriander and bergamot, has a rich and exotic history. What it means to most us now is something cheap and cheery to tart up the rice pudding and eggnog, but just a cursory glance at how this humble [...]

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Carriacou Sloops

by Carriacou Hotels

Sloops of all sizes ply the waters between the islands of the southern part of the Grenadines and Grenada, and the Carriacou sloop has a very high reputation locally. Carriacou sloops are not only fast, sturdy and ideally suited to these waters, but also slim and light and really quite beautiful in their own right. [...]

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