Welcome to Gouyave
Situated on the western side of the island, Gouyave, sometimes called the Fishing Capital of Grenada, Action city or Bacchanal city, is the town that never sleeps.
The town of Gouyave gained notoriety on Monday 2nd March, 1795, when Julien Fedon , “a free coloured planter” who owned a large estate in Belvidere, St. John’s led a revolt against the British called the Fedon’s Rebellion.
Called Charlotte Town, after British Queen and Duncan’s Town, the town was called Gouyave because it was abundant in Guava.
On Thursday 5th March, 1795, a major battle took place in the town between Captain Guerdon and Fedon’s men. Over thirty persons were killed on both sides.
The town and parish of St. John was the second most important part of Grenada after the Town of St. George’s, the capital.
Gouyave provided refuge for hundreds of persons displaced after the Great St. George’s Fire on Wednesday 1st November, 1775. Hence, it was not uncommon to see advertisem*nt for the availability of boarding houses and Day Care Centers. It was the home of many important and rich merchants and the staging grounds for the Fedon Rebellion of 1795-6. During that period it was a free port or Port Liberte and naval base for the French insurgents.
The Town of Gouyave was divided into four segments, Portuguese Town around Middle River, Duncan Town around St. Rose and Lower Depradine Street and the L’Anse.
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OBITUARIES
Pastor Terrence Gibbon also known as “Bro. Terr”
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Stephen Wilton DeCoteau
Stephen Wilton DeCoteau of Gouyave, St. John who resided in Grand Anse, St. George and Florida, USA, passed away on Wednesday 12th June, 2024 at the a...
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Bernadette Frederick also known as “Doosie”
Bernadette Frederick also known as “Doosie” of River Road, St. George, passed away on Saturday 1st June, 2024 at the age of 87She was the Mother of:...
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In Loving Memory of Jonty Josiah Robinson
In Loving Memory of my dearest son, Jonty Josiah Robinson who was taken away from this life on June 17th, 2023.Jonty you were also a son, a brother ...
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Evadney Alexandrina Charles also known as “Wardy”
Evadney Alexandrina Charles also known as “Wardy” of La Poterie, who resided in Upper St. John, St. Andrew, passed away on Tuesday 4th June, 2024 at t...
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Catherine Layne also known as “Theresa Catherine Layne” & “Mammy-T” of Maulty, St. David, passed away on Friday 7th June, 2024 at the age of 91S...
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Christopher Ian Oswald Baptiste also known as “Balls”
Christopher Ian Oswald Baptiste also known as “Balls” of Woodlands, who resided at Frequente and Springs, St. George, passed away on Saturday 25th May...
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Hilda Bernice James also known as “B J”
Hilda Bernice James also known as “B J” of Crochu, St. Andrew, resided in La Tante, St. David, passed away on Friday 24th May, 2024 at the age of 78...
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Rose Shirley Noel
Rose Shirley Noel of Fontenoy, St. George who resided in Bonair, St. Mark, passed away on Sunday 26th May, 2024 at the age of 82She was the adoptive...
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Rodger Williams Paul also known as “Bose”
Rodger Williams Paul also known as “Bose” of Queen Street, Victoria, St. Mark, passed away on Friday 7th June, 2024 at the age of 56He was the son o...
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Joslyn Catherine Simon also known as “May-west” and Ms. LaQua"
Joslyn Catherine Simon also known as “May-west” and Ms. LaQua" of Chantimelle, St. Patrick, passed away on Friday 31st May, 2024 at the age of 92She...
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Kendell Kellon Allard also known as “Shoes & Scratch” of Marquis, St. Andrew, resided in Carriacou, passed away on Saturday 8th June, 2024 at the ...
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