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 […]
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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.
SVG Prime Minister Gonsalves commended for courage
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.
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 […]
