Preparations are moving full speed ahead for the staging of Grenada’s 31st Anniversary of Independence, February 2 – 7, 2005. The National Celebrations Committee’s, through its Planning Sub-committee, is putting the final pieces together for this year’s programme which according to Committee Chairman, Mrs. Elizabeth Greenidge, would not be as extravagant as the celebrations marking 30 years of Independence. Since Grenada is now in the rebuilding process, following the devastation cause by Hurricane Ivan, there are tremendous financial constraints, according to the Committee Chairman. However, Mrs. Greenidge said it is especially important that citizens take time to celebrate our history, accomplishments as well as our struggles. The theme chosen for this year’s celebration is Rebuilding with a vision for a better Nation. Details on the theme and programme for this year’s celebration will be given in a News Conference, by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Performing Arts Senator Brenda Hood, next Tuesday January 25th, 2005. The Press Conference will take place at the Ministry of Tourism conference room, Fourth Floor, Ministerial Complex. Source: Government Information Service