Thursday 28th July, 2022: The first two of three Opposition senators received their instruments of appointment this morning. The Political Leader, Executive and the entire membership of the party extend congratulations to Senator Norland Cox and Senator Neilon Franklyn. In a brief ceremony this morning at Governor General’s Residence, Her […]
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Grenada National Reparations Commission Emancipation Day Statement
Monday, August 1, 2022: Greetings, and a happy Emancipation Day to all. One hundred and eighty-four years after slavery was abolished by Britain, descendants of enslaved Africans are still recovering from more than four hundred years of unimaginable brutality, unthinkable cruelty and gross injustice meted out against our ancestors. Despite […]
MESSAGE FROM PM HON. DICKON MITCHELL ON THE PASSAGE OF TROPICAL WAVE
Fellow Citizens, Yesterday, we awoke to the damages of a tropical wave, which brought unexpected hurricane force winds to our shores. Assessments on the extent of the damages continue, however, initial surveys of this exceptional weather event reinforce how vitally important it is that we strengthen our climate resilience mechanisms. […]
CONGRATS – WORLD CHAMPS
Political Leader Dr. the Right. Honourable. Keith Mitchell, the executive and entire membership of the New National Party (NNP) extend congratulations to Ambassador Kirani James, CBE, and Mr. Anderson Peters on their magnificent performances and earning gold and silver medals at the World Championships being held at Hayward Field, Oregon, […]
NNP – PENSION LIABILITY ESTIMATES
The New National Party (NNP) administration while in Government undertook to resolve the Public Servant pension grievance through dialogue and involvement with stakeholders. Despite the cost implication, the Government took bold and decisive actions to address the matter which dates back to 1983. The commitment was given to start pension […]
Grenadian Sentenced to ten years in a US Jail
Guilty Pedophile Sentenced to 10 Years, No Parole, in U.S. Court in Brooklyn After an Earlier Mere Tap On the Wrist in Grenada NYC; July 15, 2022 — Treverson Roberts of Carriacou, Grenada, was today sentenced to 10 years in a United States prison, without possibility of parole, for an […]
Grenada National Reparations Committee (GNRC)
July 14, 2022 Call to mark “African Wear Day’’ on July 29 As Emancipation Day 2022 approaches, the Grenada National Reparations Committee (GNRC) wants Grenadians to honour their African ancestors in a visible display this year. The GNRC is marking Friday, July 29, as “African Wear Day’’. Emancipation Day commemorates […]
CHERYL VINCENT ‒ THE VERSATILE CARIBBEAN-AMERICAN ARTISTE OF GRENADIAN ORIGIN IN NYC
By Gerry Hopkins, JD NYC; July 2015 ‒ Inspired by great artistes, such as Whitney Houston, Billy Ocean, Chaka Khan, The Mighty Sparrow, Maria Carey, Beres Hammond, Celine Dion and Florry Duncan (her dad), Cheryl Vincent, aka Cheryl V, is a dynamic songwriter and singer with an incredible voice range […]
PM Hon. Dickon Mitchell meets with Staff of Ministry of Finance
Prime Minister Hon Dickon Mitchell was well received by staff at the Ministry of Finance, a major portfolio under the Prime Minister’s leadership, when he continued his ministerial visits on Thursday. During a brief discussion with staff, PM Mitchell highlighted areas of importance that he plans to address in short […]
Royal Caribbean Group to Host Job Recruitment Drive
St. George’s, 8 July 2022 – Royal Caribbean Group and Grenada Tourism Authority, along with the Mampa Employment Agency, are preparing for the second installment of a large-scale job recruitment drive for Grenadians interested in working on board Royal Caribbean cruise ships. This second job fair follows the June 9th […]
Ministry of Sports to commence Summer Sports Programme next week
St. George: July 8, 2022: The Ministry of Sports will begin its Summer Sports Programme on July 11, 2022. The programme, which will be conducted in all parishes and Carriacou, is free of cost, and will embrace various disciplines like: Netball Basketball Cricket Track and field Swimming Volleyball Table tennis […]
Grenadian Health Authorities on Alert following the confirmation of Monkey Pox Virus in Jamaica
ST. GEORGE: JULY 7, 2022: The National Disease Surveillance Unit in the Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Religious Affairs is aware of, and is closely monitoring reports of the first confirmed case of the monkey pox virus in Jamaica. The confirmation was made on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, by Jamaica’s […]
Grenada’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Ambassador of the Republic of Chile to Guyana
St. George: July 5, 2022: Grenada’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Trade & Export Development, Hon. Joseph Andall, met on Tuesday with the Ambassador of the Republic of Chile to Guyana, Ambassador Juan Manuel Pino Vasquez. Both men discussed matters of mutual concern and interest, such as educational opportunities available in […]
First Cabinet Meeting of Hon. Dickon Mitchell Scheduled for 11th July 2022
St. George: July 3, 2022: Following the appointment of the Cabinet of Ministers on June 30th, briefings were held with senior Permanent Secretaries and the Cabinet Secretary. These briefings will be followed by the first official meeting with Cabinet Ministers which is scheduled for Monday 11th July, 2022 in the […]
Grenada’s Prime Minister, Hon. Dickon Mitchell takes his Transformation message to CARICOM
St. George: July 4, 2022: “Grenada is willing, ready and eager to do its part in transforming our beloved Caribbean Community.” That is the commitment of the newly elected Prime Minister Hon. Dickon Mitchell, in his address to the 43rd Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM […]
