CANCUN, Mexico, December 10, 2010 – India has reiterated an offer to provide scholarships and other technical assistance to member countries of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS).
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THE DRAFT CONSTITUTION OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF GRENADA
We the People of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, with the assurance of God’s Blessings, and in this solemn exercise of our Sovereign Constituent Power, do hereby re-enact and ordain this Basic Law as the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Grenada, in order to secure for ourselves and our […]
SIDS DOCK SIGNING
CANCUN, Mexico, December 8, 2010 – Today, at the Sixteenth Meeting of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of the Parties, the Prime Minister of Grenada, Tillman Thomas, in his capacity as chair of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS). Grenada is expected to benefit, […]
Trinidad-Tobago to build one-of-a-kind Lakshmi-Narayan Hindu Temple
Grenada Photo Gallery A $14-million Hindu temple and community center has been planned for Freeport in Trinidad and Tobago, according to reports. Construction of this proposed Lakshmi Narayan Temple will reportedly begin early next year. Custom carved marble from India will be imported for the construction which will follow ancient […]
GOVERNMENT MUST PROVE ACCCOUNTABILITY & TRANSPARENCY
St. George’s, Grenada – December 8th 2010: Former Minister for Finance Hon. Anthony Boatswain is calling on the Prime Minister to be honest, accountable and transparent with Grenadians and provide the list of the names of persons hired by statutory bodies since July 8th 2008. He is also asking the […]
PM Thomas warns that time is running out
CANCUN, Mexico, December 7, 2010 – The Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) says it is not prepared to accept token decisions at the United Nations Climate Change Conference that will provide a beautiful façade but result in no real action and no significant impact on the problem of climate […]
The death of two pioneers in education in St. John
Two educational pioneers have passed away recently. Sister Mary, Raphael Narcisi (Sisters of the Sorrowful Mothers), founder and first Principal of the St. Rose Modern Secondary School in Gouyave entered into rest on the 24th October 2010 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin USA.
2010 NAWASA National Primary School Quiz
St. George’s, Grenada (December 3, 2010) – The NAWASA National Primary School Quiz for 2010 has finally ended and St. George’s Anglican Senior School has retained their crown. During a keen battle with Paraclete Government School, St. George’s Anglican Senior School showed their dominance and after the final question was […]
MWAG condemns public statements by PM Thomas
The Media Workers Association of Grenada (MWAG) roundly condemns public statements made by Prime Minister and Minister of Information and National Security Tillman Thomas in relation to the recent series of online commentaries by our colleague Hamlet Mark. While it is the Prime Minister’s right to robustly defend his government […]
UNESCO Funding for Grenada
St. George’s, December 4, 2010 (GIS) – The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has approved a Grenada request for funding US$42,000 for the completion of a National Cultural Policy.
Funds Approved for Grenada to Phase-out Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS)
Montreal, Canada: Grenada is among the first Latin American and Caribbean countries to received approval of funding for the Hydro Chlorofluorocarbons (HCFC) Phase Out Management Plan (HPMP).
Draft Constitution recommends “Parliamentary Republican State’’
St. George’s, December 3, 2010 (GIS) – A renewed call is being made for Grenada to sever its constitutional ties with British sovereignty. A just released Draft Constitution suggests Grenadians should forego their colonial ties to Britain, forming instead, a Parliamentary Republican State.
DIGICEL CHAIRMAN, DENIS O’BRIEN, WINS JAMAICA OBSERVER BUSINESS LEADER AWARD
Thursday 2nd December, 2010 – Kingston, Jamaica: Denis O’Brien, Chairman and Founder of Digicel, was on Tuesday night named the winner of the Jamaica Observer Business Leader Foreign Investor Award at a glittering awards ceremony in Kingston, Jamaica. Each year, the Jamaica Observer identifies individuals, groups or companies who have […]
Barbadian Minister heads delegation for weekend visit to Grenada
St. George’s, December 2, 2010 – A weekend visit to Grenada by a group of 100 Barbadians, including that country’s Tourism Minister, is being viewed as a potential new opportunity for increasing inter-island tourism.
NNP Expresses Electoral Concerns
St. George’s, Grenada, December 1st, 2010: The New National Party wishes to re-iterate its deep concerns regarding the integrity of the Electoral Office and its attempts to subvert the wishes of the people in the next general elections whenever it is called.
