By Dr. Neals J. Chitan With the fires of homicides exploding north, south and east of us, it is critical that the government of Grenada urgently becomes proactive in keeping the flames down in the Spice Island. No longer can we just sit passively around repeating soul-soothing greetings like “God […]
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Grenada’s Transformation Agenda is creating a big buzz in North America
By Dr. Neals J Chitan I am sitting here in Toronto on the eve of my return to Grenada, excitedly reminiscing of the past two months I have spent here in North America as a Canadian-Grenadian Social Skill Interventionist interfacing with individuals, homes, communities, churches and social change agencies here […]
GOVERNMENT CAPS FREIGHT CHARGES FOR IMPORTED GOODS
September 30, 2022 – As part of the Government’s efforts to alleviate the impact of external shocks on the Grenadian population, Cabinet has approved the adjustment of freight in the calculation of duties and taxes on imported goods to reflect 2019 freight costs. The freight cap will be applied to […]
Elvis Morain is New Permanent Secretary With Responsibility for Education
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, SEPT. 30, 2022 – The Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports and Culture welcomed incoming Permanent Secretary Elvis Morain and bade farewell to outgoing Permanent Secretary with responsibility for Education, Finley Jeffrey, on Thursday, Sept. 29. Jeffrey served at the Ministry of Education from March 2018 to December […]
Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell Out of State for High-Level Meetings in Jamaica and the USA
Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell will deliver the Feature Address on the occasion of the PNP’s 84th Anniversary on Thursday, September 15, in Kingston, Jamaica. The Prime Minister will then travel on to New York on Friday, September 16, where he will begin a series of engagements as part of the […]
Caribbean Radio Pioneer Passed
Legendary Radio and Television Broadcaster David Elcock know as Dave died earlier today in New York where he resided. Dave Elcock was a pioneer who hosted the morning show on NBS 610 radio in Trinidad and Tobago for many years from 1970’s to early 1990″s. His program was listened by […]
Statement form Captain – Was an attack on the Harbour Master Crew. NOT Anderson Peters
As the Captain of the Harbour Master, arguably no one else’s professional and personal image has been mare tarnished than mine. The maritime industry is my passion, I’ve been the Captain of the Harbour Master for roughly 6 years, and i’ve found genuine joy in leading my team while connecting […]
Government Committed to Supporting Regional Air Transportation
St. George’s, Grenada. August 5, 2022 – As the Government of Grenada continues to lay thegroundwork for its new transformational agenda, air travel connectivity has been prioritised as anarea of critical importance.Prime Minister Honourable Dickon Mitchell reiterates his commitment to supporting therevitalisation of regional air services, noting the significance of […]
Paying homage to creatives in Trinidad and Tobago’s culture
Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. August 5th, 2022 — Paying homage to creatives in Trinidad and Tobago’s culture is something that one major promotional outfit holds fast to. Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, Randy Glasgow Productions, through their Chutneyland 2020 event, paid tribute to leading East Indian choreographer and dancer, Nigel Salickram. As the […]
West Indies name 16 players for Goldmedal T20I Cup, powered by Kent Water Purifiers vs India and for T20I vs New Zealand
Thursday, 28 July 2022 — PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad – Cricket West Indies (CWI) Men’s Senior Selection Panel today named 16 players for the upcoming Goldmedal T20I Cup, powered by Kent Water Purifiers against India and for the three-match T20 International (T20I) Series against New Zealand. The West Indies and India Men’s teams will go head-to-head in the five-match […]
Ministry of Agriculture to Launch “Don’t Pack a Pest” Programme
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, JULY 26, 2022: The Ministry of Agriculture and Lands,Fisheries and Cooperatives will launch its “Don’t Pack a Pest” programme on Thursday,28th July, at the Maurice Bishop International Airport (MBIA) conference room. The initiative, which will be done in partnership with the Grenada Airports Authority, theGrenada Ports Authority, […]
Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell Congratulates Grenadian Athletes at the World Championship
Anderson Peters: Gold in Javelin Throw! Kirani James: Silver in 400 metre! Lindon Victor: Finished among the top 5 in the Decathlon! Every citizen of Petite Martinique, Carriacou and Grenada, ought to be definitely proud of the performances of these three outstanding athletes, at the World Athletics Championships 2022 in […]
Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission Hearing Regarding John Campbel
July 6, 2022KINGSTON, JAMAICA – The preliminary hearing for the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission’s (JADCO)allegations pertaining to John Campbell was held on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at 10 am.The trial date has been set for July 19, 2022, at 10 am
A provocative spin on mandatory vaccination!!
By Dr. Neals J. Chitan For over the last 13 years I have been writing commentaries as a social and behavioral interventionist, expressing my thoughts and opinions on issues that I believe are of personal, family, community, and national interests. My comments over these years truly reflected my thought and […]
WIPA Expresses Condolences at Passing of Sherma Jackson
August 18, 2021: KINGSTON, JAMAICA – The West Indies Players’ Association (WIPA) expresses condolences to thefamily, friends, and colleagues of former Leeward Islands Women’s cricketer, Sherma Jackson. Ms Jackson represented the Antigua and Barbuda and Leeward Islands cricket teams. Jacksonpassed away after ailing for some time. WIPA President and CEO, […]
