00:00Renata celebrates 57 years of independence on February.
00:05In this context, Prime Minister Deacon Mitchell has called for a daily reaffirmation of emancipation.
00:13Our correspondent in Barbados, Crystal Hoeyb, brings us details.
00:19Renata marked 52 years of independence with a call from Prime Minister Deacon Mitchell
00:24for greater national productivity and reduced dependency.
00:28Dependency. Under the theme Anchored in Faith, Guided by Purpose,
00:32Prime Minister Mitchell urged Grenadians to practice independence daily
00:36through discipline and economic contribution.
00:39Independence is not something we inherited.
00:42It is something we must practice.
00:47Independence is not fireworks.
00:51It is not just our flag.
00:54Independence is not just a date.
00:58Independence is a decision.
01:00A decision that we must make every single day.
01:04He warned that consumption without production is unsustainable.
01:09A nation that consumes more than it produces
01:13is like a tree that bears no fruit.
01:17It may be tall.
01:19It may be beautiful.
01:20But in the season of hunger, it cannot sustain its people.
01:27Prime Minister Mitchell emphasized productivity across all sectors.
01:32Faith without works is dead.
01:35And independence without productivity is hollow and empty.
01:40He added that small states must be strategic in navigating global challenges.
01:47A small nation like Grenada must think like a chess player and not a boxer.
01:55Grenada must be nimble where others are heavy.
02:00Smart where others are loud.
02:04Principled where others are desperate.
02:07The Prime Minister urged citizens to ensure this generation strengthens and safeguards Grenada's independence.
02:14For still, Hoyt, Kala Sir, Brashtang, Barbados.
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