Grenada Diplomatic and Consular List 2011
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Last Update 6 December, 2011 GRENADA DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR LIST 2011 – 2012 MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS GRENADA 1 (On inside front cover) Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ministerial Complex Botanical Gardens Tanteen St. George’s, GRENADA Tel: (473) 440-2640/ 2712 Fax: (473) 440-4184 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Office of Diaspora Affairs Tel: (473) 435-9995 Fax: (473) 435-9994 E-mail: [email protected] 2 CONTENTS Page Map of Grenada Country Profile Public Holidays in Grenada Grenada’s Diplomatic and Consular Representatives Grenada’s Honorary Consular Representatives Diplomatic Missions Resident in St. George’s Diplomatic Representatives to Grenada Honorary Consular Representatives in Grenada Representatives of Regional and International Organizations Ministries of Foreign/ External Affairs of CARICOM and other Caribbean Countries 3 MAP OF GRENADA (On one page) (Map of Grenada and insert of world map with arrow to Grenada) (This map was copied from Grenada Explorer ) Grateful for a simpler map 4 COUNTRY PROFILE – GRENADA Location The state of Grenada is made up of three main islands which are the most southerly of the Windward Islands. The mainland, Grenada, is 21 miles long and 12 miles wide, and is situated at 12 degrees latitude and 61 degrees longitude. The sister island of Carriacou lies 23 miles north-east of Grenada and Petite Martinique is located 2 miles off Carriacou. There are several other smaller off shore islands. Area The State of Grenada is a total of 133 square miles. The main island, Grenada is 120 square miles, sister isles, Carriacou, 13 square miles and Petite Martinique, 586 acres. Population The population of Grenada is just over 100, 000. Language English Currency East Caribbean (EC) dollar, approx $2.67 Time Time Atlantic Standard Time (GMT – 4, EST + 1) Climate The average year-round temperature is 27 degrees C. History 5 Grenada became an Independent State within the British Commonwealth on 7 February, 1974. Originally inhabited by Arawaks and Caribs, Grenada was sighted by Christopher Columbus during his third voyage in 1498. During the Colonial wars of the 18th century, Grenada changed hands several times between the British and the French, and was finally ceded to Britain in 1783. The Political System The political system is democracy based on the Westminster model, consisting of the Head of State, the Legislature and the Executive. The Government is headed by a Prime Minister supported by a Cabinet of Ministers, and is elected for a five- year term. Head of State Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Represented by a Governor-General, His Excellency Sir. Carlyle Clean, GCMG Head of Government Prime Minister Honourable Tillman Thomas, MP The Judiciary The OECS Supreme Court Accommodation Grenada’s visitor accommodations includes Five Star all-inclusive resorts, Luxury Hotels, Villas, Guesthouses and Holiday Cottages, to name a few. A 10 percent VAT and 10 percent service charge is normal. Communications Maurice Bishop International Airport, previously, called Point Salines International, is located at the Southern tip of the island and accommodates commercial jets, as well as smaller Inter-island carriers. American Airlines, American Eagle and Caribbean Airlines (now incorporating Air Jamaica) provides nonstop services, as well as connecting services from the USA. Delta Airlines also 6 provides direct flights between Grenada and New York. Connecting services via Caribbean Airlines are also available out of Canada. British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Monarch Airlines provide direct and connecting services out of London. Condor provides winter services out of Germany; while there are various summer charters out of Canada. LIAT and SVG Airlines provide Inter-Island services, and Conviassa provides flights to Venezuela via Trinidad and the island of Margarita. Postal Information The State of Grenada has access to efficient local, regional and International mailing services, via the Grenada Postal Corporation. This is enhanced by courier services offered by DHL, Federal Express and LIAT Quik Pak. Telecommunications International Direct-Dialing is available 24 hours per day, as well as cellular and boat phones. LIME Grenada Ltd. (formerly Cable & Wireless) provides tele- communication services into and out of Grenada. Land lines are also available from Columbus Communications (FLOW) Grenada; while Mobile services are also provided by LIME and DIGICEL. Cable television is available throughout the islands through the services of Columbus Communications (FLOW); while direct TV is available, though not widespread. Grenada also boasts several FM/AM Radio Stations. Electricity Electricity in Grenada is 220 Volts, alternating at 50 cycles per second. Transformers will be required for appliances which do not accept 220 volts at 50 hertz. The Grenada Electricity Services Ltd (GRENLEC) is the sole provider of electricity throughout the State. Agriculture Nutmegs and Mace, Cocoa and Bananas are Grenada’s traditional export Crops. In addition, Grenada produces a wide range of spices, thus earning itself the name ‘Isle of Spice’. The island’s non-traditional Agriculture Sector has been considered one of the most diversified in the Caribbean, producing a variety of vegetables, root crops and fruits. 7 PUBLIC HOLIDAYS IN GRENADA PUBLIC HOLIDAYS st New Year’s Day - January 1 th Independence Day - February 7 Good Friday - (Varies March / April) Easter Monday - (Varies March / April) st Labour Day - May 1 Whit Monday - June (varies) Corpus Christi - June (varies) st Emancipation Day/August Holiday - 1 Monday in August nd Carnival Monday - 2 Monday in August nd Carnival Tuesday - 2 Tuesday in August th Thanksgiving Day - October 25 th Christmas Day - December 25 th Boxing Day - December 26 8 GRENADA’S DIPLOMATIC & CONSULAR REPRESENTATIVES ABROAD EMBASSIES/ HIGH COMMISSIONS BELGIUM His Excellency Mr. Stephen Fletcher (m) Avenue d’La Toison d’Or, 24 B-1050 Brussels BELGIUM Tel: 011 32 2 223 7303 Fax: 011 32 2 223 7307 [email protected] CHINA Her Excellency Ms. Marcel Gairy Embassy of Grenada T5-2-52, TA Yuan Diplomatic Compound Building Chaoyang District Beijing, P.C 100600 CHINA Tel: 011 678 459 2292 Fax: 011 371 789 4469 Email: [email protected] REPUBLIC OF CUBA His Excellency Mr. Raphael Joseph (m) Ambassador Embassy of Grenada 5ta Ave. No. 2006 e/20 y22 Miramar, Playa La Habana REPUBLIC OF CUBA Tel: 011 537 204 6764 011 537 204 8890 E-mail: [email protected] 9 UNITED KINGDOM Her Excellency Ms. Ruth E. Rouse High Commissioner High Commission of Grenada The Chapel, Archel Road West Kensington, London W14 9QH ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM Tel: 011 44 207 385 4415 Fax: 011 44 207 381 4807 E-mail: [email protected] UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Her Excellency Ms. Gillian Bristol Ambassador Embassy of Grenada and Permanent Mission of Grenada to the OAS #1701 New Hampshire Ave. N.W Washington, D.C., 20009 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Tel: 1 202 265 2561 Email: [email protected] ; [email protected]; [email protected] VENEZUELA (Vacant) Ambassador Embassy of Grenada Centro Plaza, Torre B, Piso 10 , Ofi. 10-B Avenida Francisco de Miranda Los Palos Grandes Urb. Chacao 10 Caracas VENEZUELA Tel: 011 58 212 285 2693 011 58 212 285 4114 E-mail: [email protected] TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO Grenada Consular, Trade and Tourism Office Grenada House 127 Henry Street Port of Spain TRINIDAD Consular Agent Mr. Michael Brizan Honorary Trade and Investment Commissioner Mr. Kent Joseph 11 GRENADA’S PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVES TO ORGANISATIONS ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES Her Excellency Ms. Gillian Bristol Permanent Representative Permanent Mission of Grenada to the OAS #1701 New Hampshire Ave. N.W Washington, D.C., 20009 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Tel: 1 202 265 2561 Email: [email protected] ; [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________________ UNITED NATIONS, NEW YORK Her Excellency Dr. Dessima Williams Ambassador/ Permanent Representative Permanent Mission of Grenada to the United Nations 800 Second Avenue, Suite 400k New York, N.Y 10017 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Tel: 1 212 599 0301 Fax: 1 212 599 1540 E-mail: [email protected] UNESCO, PARIS His Excellency Dr Hamza B. Alkholi Honorary Permanent Representative Permanent Mission of Grenada to UNESCO 18 Zubida Bent Gaafr Street Murraba District P.O. Box 3513 Riyadh 11481 SAUDI ARABIA 12 CONSULATES GENERAL TORONTO Ms. Jenny Gumbs Honorary Consul General Consulate General of Grenada Phoenix House 439 University Ave. Suite 930 Toronto Ont. M5G 1Y8 CANADA Tel: 1-416-595-1343 Fax: 1-416-595-8278 Email: [email protected] Website: www.grenadaconsulate.com NEW YORK Mr. Derrick James Honorary Consul General Consulate General of Grenada 800 Second Avenue, Suite 400k New York, N.Y 10017 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Tel: (212) 599 0301 Fax: (212) 599 1540 Email: Website: grenadaconsulate.org ______________________________________________________________________________ TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO Grenada Consular, Trade and Tourism Office Grenada House 127 Henry Street Port of Spain TRINIDAD Tel: 868 625 9235 Fax: 868 624 1257 E-mail:[email protected] 13 GRENADA’S HONORARY CONSULAR REPRESENTATIVES BARBADOS Cannon Paul Lashley Honorary Consul 64 Joppa Drive Frere Pilgrim Christ Church BARBADOS Tel: (246) 437- 4553 Fax: (246) 437-2153 BELIZE Mr. Haisam Nasser Diab Honorary Consul New Horizon Apartments, Suite 1 Mile 3 ½ Northern Highway Belize City BELIZE Tel: (501) 223- 2588 Fax: