Tag Archives: 1968

Carriacou Livestock Exhibition

Posted on May 27, 2009 by Bill Cameron

Carriacou Livestock Exhibition. Tuesday 19th March 1968 On the same day as the opening of Lauriston airstrip a grand Livestock Exhibition was held. It was organised, largely as I recall, by the Exhibition Committee. Mr. Barratt, the Chief Agricultural Officer, … Continue reading →

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Grand Opening of Lauriston Airstrip.

Posted on April 21, 2009 by Bill Cameron

Monday 18th March and Tuesday 19th March 1968 were to be memorable days for the whole of Carriacou. They were to be days of celebration and, after years of waiting, Carriacou was finally to have its very own airstrip. As … Continue reading →

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Carnival

Posted on April 8, 2009 by Bill Cameron

Carnival in Grenada took place on Monday Feb 26th 1968 and in Carriacou on the following day. Juveau in St George’s began around 5.30am. The streets were packed with bands and we ‘ jumped up’ until breakfast time. In the … Continue reading →