NEW YORK, December 20, 2010 – At 107 years, Elisha Ackie is believed to be the oldest surviving Grenadian. The centenarian, who is from Belair, Carriacou and residing in Brooklyn, New York, was serenaded by members of the Grenadian community including Consul General Derrick James on Saturday.
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OECS moves closer to inidicative date for operations of Economic Union
OECS Secretariat, Castries, St. Lucia, Monday December 20th 2010. On June 18, 2010, the OECS Member States of Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines signed the Revised Treaty of Basseterre Establishing the OECS Economic Union, in order to pave […]
Christmas Party for The Children of the Town of St. George
St. George’s, December 20, 2010 – Scores of children, accompanied by their parents, were treated at three Christmas parties last weekend in the Town of St. George. At each party, the children received food, drinks and toys and met with Hon. Peter David, Member of Parliament for the Town of […]
Address by Nazim Burke At opening of workshop
I am honoured to have the privilege to address this Workshop on behalf of the Government of Grenada. I take the opportunity to formally welcome the team from UNDP Barbados office and wish that you will enjoy your stay in Grenada during the next two days.
Grenada Embassy in Brussels hosted a successful investment seminar
The Grenada Embassy in Brussels hosted a successful investment seminar which was held at the Sofitel Hotel in Brussels. The meeting was facilitated by Ambassador Stephen Fletcher. There were over fourty delegates plus media from the UK, Belgium, Spain and Hungary and expressed interest in projects relating to tourism, agriculture, […]
Former Opposition Leader Michael Baptiste calls for fresh election
A former Leader of the Opposition in the Grenada Parliament believes that the delayed acceptance of new ministerial portfolio by two Cabinet members and eventual resignation of another provided the foundation for the Tillman Thomas administration to go back to the polls.
OUR HERITAGE UNDER ATTACK!
Our heritage is under attack by mega-shows such as the one advertised for Christmas Eve in the National Stadium.
MPs, community groups spreading Christmas joy
St. George’s, December 15, 2010 – The House of Representatives held its final 2010 session Tuesday, with MPs on both sides of the aisle using the sitting to extend greetings to the nation, especially the constituents they represent in parliament.
No ceremony to welcome new chartered airlift from Canada
A report from the Ministry of Tourism said that there will be no ceremony to welcome the airlines from Canada that will be making chartered trips during the height of the winter season.
Cabinet Members Receiving Counseling
Member of Parliament for St. Mark’s, Hon. Clarice Modeste- Curwen says it is with grave concern and dismay that the New National Party has learnt that the cabinet members of the Tillman Thomas administration are presently engaged in a series of counseling sessions.
GBN An Embarrassment To Grenada
Listening to the evening news today the Grenada Broadcasting Network owned by a Trinidadian company refers to former Prime Minister of Grenada George Brizan as a former government minister. How can someone working in the news room of our national station has no knowledge that Brizan is a former Prime Minister?
Grenada will continue to articulate a position for humanity
CANCUN, Mexico, December 13, 2010 – Grenada’s delegation to the just concluded United Nations Climate Change Conference in Cancun, Mexico attended a number of bilateral meetings on the margins of the global summit.
Michael Baptiste Call on PM to Fire dissenting ministers
Former opposition leader in Grenada Michael Baptiste has called on PM Thomas to fire three dissenting ministers. Mr Baptiste was speaking to Rennie Bishop on Radio WWRL New York. Baptiste also call on the PM to call election and seek a fresh mandate from the people. Please click here for […]
Rawle Titus Letter to George Grant
Dear Mr. Grant, I am forced to write to you in a personal capacity not to attack you as is the norm with public letters these days but to register my disappointment and correct some inaccuracies you published in an opinion piece titled – “Thank God, The Public Knows Better”. […]
Bamboo bay becomes tourism hotspot
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, MONDAY, DECEMBER 12th, 2010_ A major project converting the small fishing village of Woburn into a tourism hotspot is officially on its way.
