St. George’s Grenada, January 6th, 2010: Leader of Her Majesty’s Opposition, Dr. the Rt. Hon. Keith Mitchell has recommended to the Governor General, that Mr. Anthony Boatswain be appointed as a Senator in the Upper House of Parliament. Boatswain who was a former Minister of Finance, Economic Development, Trade and […]
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LEARNING MORE ABOUT GRENADA
Toronto, January 4, 2010 – An English professor at York University in Toronto has commended Grenada-born author and journalist Lincoln Depradine on the “details’’ embodied in his debut publication, “White Frock & Coals: The Story of A Community Called The Wharf.’’
Grayson Shillingford dies aged 65
Grayson Shillingford, the former West Indies fast bowler who played seven Tests between 1969 and 1972, has died aged 65 of cancer. Shillingford had been receiving treatment in Canada before returning to his native Dominica a month ago. He succumbed to the illness in Salisbury, in the country’s west coast, […]
Civil rights attorney and politician Percy Sutton has died
The son of a slave, Sutton first moved to New York City after serving with the Tuskegee Airmen in World War II.
Glittering Awards ceremony scheduled for January 28 in New York
Four Caribbean Prime Ministers; Usain Bolt, Olympic and World Champion; and Spike Lee to be Honored By American Foundation for the University of the West Indies, and several Other leading public figures in U.S. and Caribbean to be Saluted at Annual Awards Gala Glittering Awards ceremony scheduled for January 28 […]
Venturing into Non-Fiction
Michael G. A. Lashley, Trinidad and Tobago’s ebullient Consul General in Toronto, is fond of saying: “It is vitally important that we be the ones to tell our stories.” So he is doubtless quite thrilled that this year two local authors have leapt boldly into the field of Non-Fiction and […]
Grenada and Japan discussed funding for projects
Please visit our new discussion forum COPENHAGEN, Denmark, December 17, 2009 – Grenada and Japan continue to explore ways of closer cooperation in the margins of the Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen.
Grenadian authors featured at event in Washington, DC
Washington, DC, December 17, 2009 – The Grenada Embassy in Washington has started its seasonal observance with a special event for nationals, foreign diplomats and other friends of Grenada living in the U.S. capital.
Education curriculum change focus of New York discussion
New York, December 16, 2009 – Professionals in foreign languages, social services and other fields have offered to provide free assistance to help Grenada enhance its education system.
COUNTDOWN IS ON TO TRINIDAD FOOTBALL COACHING CLINICS WITH SUNDERLAND AFC COACHES
Friday 11th December 2009 – Kingston, Jamaica. With less than twelve hours to go before the coaches from Sunderland AFC’s Academy of Light touch down in Trinidad for the Digicel-organised football coaching clinics, they are full of excitement for what is ahead.
AOSIS CHAIR CALLS ON HEADS TO ADDRESS CLIMATE CHANGE WITH URGENCY
Please visit our new discussion forum PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad, November 27, 2009 – Chairman of the Alliance of Small Island States, (AOSIS) Grenada’s Prime Minister Tillman Thomas has challenged world leaders to work toward a legally binding agreement on climate change when the global community meets in Copenhagen in next month.
REGGAE and SOUL MUSIC LEGENDS in CONCERT AT B.A.M. on THANKSGIVING WEEKEND — NOV. 27 & 28
NYC; November, As New Yorkers prepare for yet another Thanksgiving, the creative folks of Jammins Entertainment family are set to present the classic Reggae Legends and Soul Legends in Concert Series — celebrations of nostalgia and the enduring talent of iconic artists whose work span generations.
FM DAVID SPEAKS TO INDIA AND CANADA FOR MORE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad, November 27, 2009 – Grenada’s Foreign Minister Peter David on Thursday continued his round of bilateral meetings in the margins of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) here.
AOSIS CALLS FOR CLEAR AMBITIOUS COMMITMENTS FROM DEVELOPED COUNTRIES
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad, November 26, 2009 – The Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) on Thursday voiced concerns over attempts to water down the results of the United Nations Climate Change Summit in Copenhagen next month.
Grenada/China housing agreement signing ceremony in St. Andrew
Please visit our new discussion forum St. George’s, November 26, 2009 – Top officials of Grenada and China will gather in St. Andrew on Friday, November 27, for an important event related to the construction of a number of new houses.
