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or Tainos – and to continue to raise national consciousness and awareness
of our heritage.
The National Museum and the establishment of a National Art Gallery
are priority areas in this regard as well as is the rejuvenation of our
folk culture with quarterly folk concerts to be held beginning in April.
The recording of folk songs, poetry and storytelling will be part of an
intense archiving effort of our cultural artforms.
A working protocol for filming in Grenada has been established and
three significant filmings were facilitated last year. This year, we have
already attracted interest as we endeavour to establish a film industry
in Grenada.
The Cultural Policy will be tabled in Parliament in the first half of
this year.
The Division of Culture will embark on a “Music for Transformation”
initiative. Under this programme, music will be taught in some
selected communities to poor and underprivileged children, along
with other life skills thereby providing them with another alternative
to live a full and rewarding life.
6.20 PUBLIC SECTOR MODERNIZATION
Government’s vision for the Public service is to serve Grenada, its citizens
and residents in a professional, open, responsive and transparent
manner. Accountability for its actions and performance remains an
integral component of Government’s reform agenda.
During 2012, Government’s reform initiatives will continue as we
pursue the delivery of improved services to the citizens and residents.
A new Lands Agency will be established amalgamating the Valuation
Division, Deeds and Lands Registry, Physical Planning Unit and the
Lands and Surveys Division. This new Agency will be e-enabled to
deliver improved services to the people of Grenada. All the records
at the Registry are being digitized, new maps of Grenada are being
acquired, GIS technology is being introduced and the relevant laws
are being updated to support the modernization process. When
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