Caribbean

Every February 7, the Caribbean’s beloved Spice Isle erupts in a blaze of red, gold, and green. Drums pound through the streets of St. George’s. The aroma of Oil Down — Grenada’s iconic one-pot stew — drifts from backyards and beachside gatherings. Children march in school parades. The national flag […]

Every February 7, the tri-island state of Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique erupts in celebration. Flags snap in the warm Caribbean trade winds. Drumbeats roll through the narrow streets of St. George’s. The scent of nutmeg, turmeric, and simmering coconut milk drifts from kitchens across the island. This is Grenada […]

Every year on February 7, a small Caribbean island erupts in color, music, and pride. Grenada — a nation of just over 114,000 people — marks the anniversary of its freedom from British colonial rule. In 2026, this tiny island celebrates its 52nd year of independence, a milestone that carries […]

Every year on February 7, the Caribbean island nation of Grenada comes alive with vibrant parades, soulful calypso rhythms, and the rich aroma of nutmeg and coconut milk drifting through the streets. Grenada Independence Day is more than a public holiday. It is a celebration of freedom, resilience, and cultural […]