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.
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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 […]
Photos of Labor Day 2009
Kiddies Carnival on Eastern Pkwy Photos
Advisory Committee on prerogative of Mercy advises release of prisoners
Air Jamaica Special low fare to Grenada ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, Friday, SEPTEMBER 4th, 2009_ On Friday September 4th, 2009, the Minister responsible for the Advisory Committee on the Prerogative of Mercy, pursuant to her powers under Sections 72-74 of the Constitution of Grenada, advised his Excellency the Governor General, to […]
Parade of the bands photos
Grenadian man arrested and charged in Washington, D.C.
NEW YORK, Aug 27, 2009 – A 49-year-old Grenadian man has been arrested and charged by Police in Washington, D.C. for the alleged possession of illegal drugs. The Washington Post reported that Winston Williams was earlier this month indicted on charges of unlawfully possessing marijuana with the intent to […]
That’s the wrap on submitted reports from Berlin. It’s a generalised report, and not particularly on any individual country.
BERLIN, Germany – Usain Bolt worked hard on his legend status with two world records as he entered the pantheon of global sports icons – still as carefree at the world championships as at the Olympics last year.
DIGICEL BERMUDA WEATHERED HURRICANE BILL IN FINE STYLE
HAMILTON, BERMUDA – AUGUST 22nd, 2009: The Digicel network has withstood the powerful forces of Hurricane Bill – despite the torrential rains, gale and hurricane force winds experienced across the island. Digicel is happy to report that 100% of its customer base was able to stay connected right throughout the […]
TRINIDAD: Critics Accuse Govt of Wanting to Curb Press Freedom by Peter Richards
PORT OF SPAIN, August 2009 (IPS) – The Trinidad and Tobago government is finding itself against the wall amid allegations that it is attempting to curb press freedoms in this oil rich twin island republic. At the centre of the allegations are the outcome of a meeting the Patrick Manning […]
Good public response to new book
Journalist and author Lincoln Toro Depradine says he is highly appreciative of the public’s response to his recently released book, “White Frock & Coals Dust.’’ The 200-page book, which includes photographs, chronicles some of the stories of people and events that have occurred in Grenada – particularly in the […]
DIGICEL CARIBBEAN CUP NEW YORK OFF TO A GOOD START
Monday, August 10th 2009 – Brooklyn, New York, USA: The reigning Digicel Caribbean Cup New York Champions, Jamaica, took on St. Vincent & the Grenadines (SVG) in the feature match of Sunday’s triple presentation in the Digicel Caribbean Cup New York at the Jefferson High School Field in Brooklyn, NY, […]
IT’S CLOUD NINE for Red Plastic Bag (RPB)
The pride of St Philip produced two spectacular performances with Home Drums and Something Happening to capture the LIME/Banks Pic-O-De-Crop calypso monarchy at Kensington Oval early this morning.
DIGICEL LAUNCHES EXCITING NEW PROMOTIONS TO CELEBRATE BIGGER, BETTER TOP UP SERVICE
Thursday, July 16th, 2009 – Kingston, Jamaica: Digicel, the largest mobile operator in the Caribbean and recent entrant to Central America, today announced details of two exciting new promotions to celebrate its bigger, better Top Up service.
TURNING COLD WATER TO COLD CASH
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (July 13, 2009) – Urging island nations to harness the power of the oceans for their energy needs, development experts have unveiled some of the world’s most innovative technologies using cold sea water.
