The Government of Grenada took the opportunity to say ‘thank you’ to volunteers representing organisations that have helped in the recovery process during “An Evening of Appreciation” on Saturday (December 11) at the St. George’s University Bell Lecture Hall. Volunteers from Caribbean and international organisations were the guests of honour and recipients of Certificates of Appreciation. Organised by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture, the evening provided an opportunity for Acting Prime Minister Gregory Bowen, Minister of Tourism and Culture Senator Brenda Hood and National Emergency Relief Organisation Coordinator Sylvan McIntyre to express gratitude for the excellent volunteer works done since the passage of Hurricane Ivan on September 7. Acting Prime Minister Bowen, speaking with emotion, stated: “Your hard work and dedication are testimony of your desire to help Grenada move forward … Because you were there when Grenada needed you, so too will Grenada be there when you need us. On Behalf of the Government and people of Grenada, we say thank you, thank you, thank you.” Minister Hood said that the Evening of Appreciation is but a small gesture of appreciation for the wide ranging support that hundreds of volunteers have provided during the past three months. In this regard, Minister Hood said the cultural presentations and Certificates will hopefully remind those volunteers present of the friendships they have made during their stay in the Spice Isle. The volunteers were treated to performances by the National Folk Group, the Division of Culture, Mr. Peter Phillip, Mr. Ignatius Roberts and Mrs. Miriam Bedeau. Grenada’s National Dish Oil Down was served, along with other specialities such as rice and salt fish and ground provisions. Source: Government Information Service