A team of 4 from the organisation Windrush Generations UK recently visited Grenada to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the arrival of the HMT SS Empire Windrush ship, which sailed from the Caribbean to the Port of Tilbury, London, on 22 June 1948.
As part of their historic journey, the team presented a special Windrush flag to the Honourable Joseph Andall, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Export Development. They also met briefly with Prime Minister Hon. Dickon Mitchell.
The flag symbolises a journey that shaped the lives of many Grenadians who lived and currently reside in the UK and highlights their contributions and those of the wider Caribbean community to the United Kingdom, particularly in the aftermath of World War II. The team aims to bring the flag to several Caribbean nations to raise awareness of the journey, contributions, and struggles of the Windrush generation.
According to the organisation, the Windrush flag has been flown nationally since 2019 and annually on Windrush Day, 22 June, in major towns and cities in the UK. In celebration of the 75th anniversary in June 2023, the flag was flown in more than 200 locations, along with several events that were held across London, the Port of Tilbury, Essex, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Bradford, Bristol, Ipswich, Edinburgh, Cardiff, and many more throughout the country.
High Commissioner Rachér Croney encourages persons who may have been affected and continue to be impacted by the Windrush issue to reach out to the High Commission at the address that follows. “The Mission remains committed to working with Grenadians in the UK to provide information and guidance on applying to the Windrush Compensation Scheme.”
High Commission for Grenada
