St. George's, Grenada, January 21st, 2010: The finals of the 2010 Independence Song Festival takes place on Saturday January 30th, at the Grenada Trade Center beginning at 8pm.

The registration for the competition was completed on Wednesday January 20th and a total of twenty (20) Artistes have entered the competition, with all registrants competing in the finals.

Among the registered Artistes are veterans Croqueta, Teacher Eddie, Sisterly, Lady Cheryl, Smallies, Gun, Jah Glory and Young Sound, with youthful representation from Sour Serpent, Big Jay and Little Natty among others.

A very high quality competition is expected with the winner walking away with $10,000, 2nd place $7,000 and third place $5,000 and thereafter appearances of $1,500. Additionally, the best-dressed Artiste on the night of the Competition will receive a brand new Laptop, sponsored by Courts Grenada Limited.

In other Independence news, Grenadians are reminded to participate in the National Community Service Day, this Sunday January 24th, as the build up to Independence 2010 continues. The purpose of community service is to allow all Grenadians the chance to cleanup, beautify and decorate their surrounding areas.

The 2010 Independence celebrations culminate with the Military Parade and Prime Minister’s address at the National Cricket Stadium on Sunday February 7th, commencing at 2pm.

Dexter Mitchell

CEO

Grenada Cultural Foundation