Grenada National Archives - Endangered Archives Project

Grenada National Archives - Protection, conservation, access The threat to archives - “Documentary heritage reflects the diversity of languages, peoples and cultures. It is the mirror of the world and its memory. But this memory is fragile. Every day, irreplaceable parts of this memory disappear for ever.” UNESCO...

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Grenada’s Endangered Archives (part 6)

Grenada’s endangered archives programme (EAP295) Update: Grenada National Archives – Protection, conservation, access The threat to archives – “Documentary heritage reflects the diversity of languages, peoples and cultures. It is the mirror of the world and its memory. But this memory is fragile. Every...

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Grenada’s Endangered Archives (part 5)

The newyear begins and we hear that Pranical Technologies and UNESCO, through the Communication & Information Sector, informs us that the IFAP plans to protect historical documentary resources on Grenada. Archives damaged by the effects of termites, Grenada National Library, St. Georges The Intergovernmental...

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Grenada Heritage: Headmaster of Boy's Secondary School

In our continuing series on capturing Grenadian heritage we look at – David Hedog-Jones. By Ric Greaves 18 Oct 2013 David Hedog-Jones (c1875-1942) Grenadian School Headmaster; WWI Captain; African School Headmaster; and Vicar. Margaret Edith (née Martin) with her new husband David Hedog-Jones, Captain...

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Lest We Forget – The British West Indies Regiment

The British West Indies Regiment Three lads of the British West Indies Regiment The regular West India Regiment long pre-dated the “Great War” and its 1st Battalion, based at Freetown, sent a detachment for service in German Cameroons. 2nd Battalion saw much service in the West and East African campaigns...

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