St. George’s, January 20, 2011 – The Government of Grenada has reaffirmed its determination to continuing with the development of the nation’s playing fields and sporting facilities, including the National Athletics Stadium at Queen’s Park.
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Pilot energy program to help the poor
St. George’s, Wednesday, January 20, 2011 – The Grenada government has signaled its intention to implement a new program to improve the living standard of the country’s poor.
Government plans for refurbishment of Statium
In making his contribution to the 2011 Budget on Tuesday, Minister Simmons disclosed that government will be meeting with officials of an international company which has expressed an interest “in working with us on a Public/Private Initiative for the refurbishment of the stadium”.
Grenada records it 2nd road fatality for 2011
A 16 year old boy is the island’s second road fatality for 2011. Dead is 16 year old Kegan Jones, a student at the St. Andrew’s Anglican Secondary School.
Grenada Celebrates 37 Years of Independence
Grenada will be celebrating 37 years as an independent nation, on February 7th, 2011. The theme for this year’s celebration is “Celebrating thirty seven years through challenging times with Optimism and Resiliency”.
Grenada has recorded yet another armed robbery
The Royal Grenada Police Force has confirmed there was an armed Robbery at the Bananas Night Club, True Blue St. George on Sunday.
Grenada government investing in jobs and youth in 2011
St. George’s, January 15, 2011 (GIS) – The Grenada government is planning to spend more than EC$700 million on jobs, establishing a medical teaching hospital and other initiatives over the next 12 months.
Cultural opportunity for local and regional organizations
St. George’s, January 13, 2011 – Cultural organizations in Grenada and six other Caribbean countries are being invited to submit proposals for a U.S.-sponsored initiative called the Cultural Envoy Program. Funding is only provided to U.S. citizen Cultural Envoys.
Senator Gill pays tribute to “great sons’’
St. George’s, January 11, 2011 (GIS) – Junior Culture Minister, Senator Arley Gill, has described the late Carlyle Roberts and Joe Gibbs as “great sons of the soil.’’ Their passing is an immense lost to sports and culture in Grenada, the Senator told the Government Information Service Tuesday.
NNP Stages Massive Mid Term Public Meeting in St. Andrew
St. George’s Grenada, January 11th, 2011: The New National Party has staged its first Mass Meeting for the year 2011. The meeting held at the Grenville Car Park dealt with the first half of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Administration’s term in government. Sunday January 9th marked the exact half […]
General Secretary recommits to building of NDC
St. George’s, January 11, 2011 – The General Secretary of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) has reiterated his commitment to building the party and making it ready to for the next general election.
DR. MITCHELLL SAYS HE IS EXTREMELY CONCERNED
St. George’s, Grenada: January 11th 2011 Parliamentary Representative for the constituency of St. George North West and Leader of Her Majesty’s Opposition Dr. the Rt. Hon. Keith Mitchell has contacted the Office of the Commissioner of Police on behalf of his constituents requesting that the police use all possible means […]
Mourning losses in sports and culture
St. George’s, January 10, 2011 – Grenada is mourning the loss of two outstanding sons of the soil who firmly established themselves in their respective fields of endeavours.
COP Clarkson honoured with OBE in Queen’s New Year list
By Linda Straker Commissioner of Police James Clarkson is among twenty five Commonwealth citizens who were named in the Queen’s 2011 New Year’s list.
Spice Basket set to become major attraction for locals and visitors
By Linda Straker “I am building a facility for locals that the tourists will be able to enjoy,” was the declaration from the man behind Grenada’s latest culture attraction that is located in the heart of the Beaulieu community in St George’s.
