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Great Grenadians

Sir Eric Gairy

Officially proclaimed the ‘Father of Independence’ on Independence Day 1996, and forever known as ‘Uncle’ among the populace, Eric Gairy was a visionary leader and trade unionist.
Maurice Bishop

A lawyer by profession, Maurice Bishop was a charismatic leader who propelled the revolutionary period of 1979 to 1983. Born in 1944, he was elected to the House of Representatives in 1976 and served as Opposition Leader.
T.A. Marryshow

Born in 1887, Theophilus Albert Marryshow was first a journalist, who became a statesman of note in Grenada and throughout the Caribbean. He served on the Legislative Council in Grenada from 1925 until he died in 1958.
Jennifer Hosten

Born in 1948, Jennifer Hosten brought international attention to Grenada when she won the Miss World Contest in 1970; the first Grenadian to do so.

Getting Around

Travelling around Grenada is easy! If your Spice Experience includes you behind the wheel, Grenada has several car rental companies. For those who prefer a more leisurely approach, taxi and private bus drivers will accommodate. Water taxis are also at your service, as are companies specializing in tours around Grenada’s coastlines.

Public Transporation	Local Tour Operators	Car Rental Companies

Getting to Carriacou

There are regular weekly flights from North America and Europe to Grenada's Maurice Bishop International Airport (MBIA). The journey to Carriacou is a short fifteen minutes ride by air or two hours by sea. Whichever option you choose you are sure to have an exciting trip filled with breathtaking views of our islands.

Traveling by Air

St. Vincent Grenadines Air (SVG Air) operates daily flights between Grenada's Maurice Bishop International Airport and Carriacou's Lauriston Airport. The 20 minute flight is EC $124 one-way or EC $245 return. With 2 morning and 2 afternoon departures (except on Thursdays), it is easy for visitors and business travellers to spend at least one day exploring Carriacou.

Ticket prices and schedules are subject to change so please contact SVG Air for more information -
St. Vincent Grendines (SVG) Air
Tel: 473 444-1475
www.svgair.com

Traveling by Sea.

For visitors already in Grenada the Osprey Ferry operates daily round-trip service between Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique. The 90-minute journey on a power-catamaran travels along Grenada's scenic west coast from St. George's, passing the small islets between Grenada and Carriacou and arriving in Hillsborough, before going onto Petite Martinique.

For a day trip to Carriacou passengers should get to the Queen's Jetty on the Carenage (opposite the Fire Station) by 08:30 to purchase tickets from the Osprey's ticket counter. In Carriacou tickets can be purchased from the Osprey's office on Main Street, Hillsborough. Tickets cost EC $80 one-way or EC $160 return per person.