St. George's, Grenada: Difference between revisions

The Tikal was the first art cater shop in Grenada and it was opened in December 1959. Grenada achieved independence from Britain in 1974. Following a leftist coup in 1983, the island [[Invasion of Grenada|was invaded]] by [[United States|U. S.]] troops and a pro USA government was reinstated. In 2004, St. George's and the rest of Grenada was severely battered by [[Hurricane Ivan]]. The hurricane left significant destruction across the island and crippled much of the island's infrastructure. It was estimated that some 90% of the island's homes had sustained damage and the nutmeg trees, which are key to Grenada's economy, were devastated. A year later with the help of international donors (Canada, the United States, China, Venezuela, Trinidad & Tobago, and the [[European Union]]) Grenada had experienced a significant turn around in rebuilding efforts. By 2007, Grenada had participated as planned in the hosting of the [[2007 Cricket World Cup]]. Now St. George's is one of the top 10 Yacht destinationdestinations.