Grenville

Grenville

Grenville is the capital of the largest parish, Saint Andrew, and the second largest town in Grenada after St. George's. It is one of four coastal villages that make up the Grenville Bay area. Grenville is also known by locals as La Baye, its former French name meaning "The Beach," although it was founded and named after George Grenville, British Prime Minister from 1763-65. It is located about halfway up the east coast of the island. The town's population is about 2,400, with many more living in the surrounding area. Once home to the largest nutmeg processing plant in Grenada, it serves as the economic and transportation hub for this part of the island. A variety of fruit, vegetable, craft and meat stalls line the town's marketplace. Although open daily, Saturday, the island's traditional market day, is the most popular day for shopping. Not only is the town heavily involved in the agricultural export industry, but it is also the site of some of the island's most important facilities. For instance, Grenville's Anglican Church and Saint Andrew's Anglican Primary School occupy the northern end of Victoria Street, the main road along the bay. There are five other schools in the town, St. Andrew's Anglican Secondary School, Grenville Secondary School, St. Joseph's Convent Grenville, St. Andrew's Methodist School, and St. Andrew's Roman Catholic School, all of which are nationally recognized for their academic and athletic achievements. The town is also home to the parish's main judicial institutions: Grenville Magistrate's Court and Grenville Police Station.