St. George’s, November 26, 2009 – Vincentians have decided to remain with the Constitution adopted when their country gained Independence from Britain in 1979. They have rejected a proposed new one that was drafted by Grenadian Constitutional Lawyer, Dr. Francis Alexis.
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PM THOMAS DISCUSSING INTEGRATION, CLIMATE CHANGE AT OECS MEETING
The Valley, Anguilla, November 19, 2009 – Grenada’s Prime Minister Hon. Tillman Thomas joined other leaders of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Wednesday evening in paying tribute to Anguilla’s Chief Minister, who is about to retire from politics after almost 30 years.
MINISTRY OF WORKS RECEIVES COMPLAINTS OF “ILLEGAL’’ FARE INCREASES
St. George’s, Grenada, November 16, 2009: The Ministry of Works, Physical Development and Public Utilities says it intends to repair the damaged Brizan/Perseverance roadway as quickly as possible, and it’s asking bus operators who normally ply the route to refrain from illegally increasing the price of travel in the interim.
Prime Minister says repairs to west coast road is a priority
ST.GEORGE’S, GRENADA, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16th, 2009_ Prime Minister Hon. Tillman Thomas has expressed appreciation to bus drivers plying the west coast route, for their contribution to getting commuters to St. George’s, at no additional cost.
Luni Spark & Electrify Win Two Categories in the 2009 International Soca Awards – By Gerry Hopkins, J.D
Please visit our new discussion forum Greanada’s 2007 and 2008 Soca Monarchs, Luni Spark and Electrify, have done it again, by winning in two categories – (i) “Best Soca Duo or Group of the Year,” and (ii) “Best Soca Collaboration Up-Tempo” with the song “Clear the Way — in the […]
‘TEAM UNITY IS KEY’ SAYS GAYLE
Wednesday, November 11th 2009 – London, England: Reinstated West Indies captain, Chris Gayle, says that team unity will be a key ingredient for the team to perform competitively on the tough three-Test assignment in Australia.
ALPHA PHI ALPHA SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER PRESENTS” THE MIGHTY SPARROW” IN BENEFIT CONCERT
The Alpha Phi Alpha Senior Citizens Center will present “The Mighty Sparrow” in a benefit concert Sunday, November 15, 2009, at 5:00 p.m., at the York College Performing Arts Center, 94-45 Guy R. Brewer Blvd., Jamaica, NY.
Senator says intellectual property is “extremely important”
St. George’s, November 10, 2009 (GIS) – Senator Arley Gill, Grenada’s Minister of State with Responsibility for Culture, says a local body set up to safeguard the intellectual property of calypsonians and other artistes will soon have its own headquarters.
REGGAE’S LYRICAL BLAZERS DO FIRERAMA IN NYC – Capleton | Anthony B | Coco Tea
Brooklyn, NY; Oct. 22, 2009. “FIRERAMA” – the concert and dance, is coming to New York City. On Friday, November 13, 2009, Brooklyn will be lyrically set ablaze by three of the leading fire spewing messengers of conscious dancehall reggae – Capleton, Anthony B and Coco Tea — as they […]
CARICOM Secretariat – Statement on Cricket
CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) welcomes the news that the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) led by its President Dr Julian Hunte and the West Indies Players Association (WIPA), led by its President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr Dinanath Ramnarine, have agreed to a Memorandum […]
DIGICEL-SPONSORED HONDURAS ON THE ROAD TO FIFA WORLD CUP 2010 GLORY
Kingston, Jamaica – Thursday 15th October 2009. In an exciting match in San Salvador last night, the Digicel-sponsored Honduras team beat El Salvador (also sponsored by Digicel) 1-0 to put itself on the road to World Cup glory in South Africa next year.
SVG Independence Church Service in NY live on Radio and Internet
In commemorating St. Vincent and the Grenadines 30th Anniversary of Political Independence, the Brooklyn-based Dee Vee International Productions, in association with Spiceislander.com, will be broadcasting an Ecumenical Service of Thanksgiving on Oct. 18, at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, 561 Pacific Avenue in Brooklyn. The service starts at 3:00 p.m. sharp.
Grenadian Motivational Speaker Speaks in Brooklyn Schools
Our SpiceTalk Forum is back click here International Motivational High Impact Speaker was invited to two Brooklyn Schools to inspire the students to soar like eagles. First he went to Jackie Robinson Public School where he captivated and engaged the students and staff in two powerful presentation “Grounded or Soaring.” […]
Grenada Education Minister on the Plight of Global Economic cricis
ST. GEORGE’S GRENADA – MOEPRU – FRIDAY OCTOBER 9TH 2009 – Grenada’s Education Minister Senator Franka Alexis-Bernardine has been highlighting the plight of the region in the global economic crisis at the 35th session of the UNESCO General Conference.
Appeal for more authorship of books from Caribbean writers
Toronto, September 23, 2009 – An appeal has been made for more authorship of books from Caribbean writers, retailing the stories of the region. “Our primary responsibility to ourselves is to ensure that our side of our story is told by us,’’ Trinidad and Tobago diplomat Michael Lashley told […]
