WASHINGTON, DC, October 14, 2010 – Grenada and the OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) have signed a US$8.5 million loan agreement for the second phase of the Agricultural Feeder Roads Project. The agreement was signed in Washington, DC last Friday by Finance Minister, Nazim Burke and the Director General […]
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Princess Royal Hospital equipped with x-ray reading machine
Hillsborough, Carriacou, October 13th, 2010 – The Princess Royal Hospital in Carriacou is now better equipped to do patients’ diagnosis. It has received an x-ray reading machine from England-based Raphael Stanisclaus, a member of the charitable organization, Friends of Princess Royal. Crispin Mitchell, a member of Friends of Princess Royal, […]
Sustainable Land Management
The Ministry of Agriculture through the Sustainable Land Management (SLM) Project completed its 4th workshop aimed at strengthening awareness of land degradation, and augmenting capacities for wise use of land within the construction sector. On Thursday October 7th, the SLM Project conducted a workshop targeting loan and valuation officers from […]
Ingrid Jackson: Living what she preaches
Washington, D.C., October 13, 2010 – Well-known youth leader and women’s activist, Ingrid Jackson, is pursuing post graduate studies. She’s a PhD. Candidate in Public Policy and Leadership at Walden University. “I believe that leaders need to be developed; it would minimize the mistakes they make both ethically and administratively,’’ […]
Consultations on 2011 Budget
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, Wednesday, October 13, 2010: As part of the 2011 budget preparation process, the Ministry of Finance has planned a National Budget Consultation for Thursday October 28th, 2010, at the Grenada Trade Centre.
Grenada wins overall title at triathlon in Barbados
Grenada, 11th October, 2010: Five Grenadian athletes representing the Grenada Triathlon Association competed at the Barbados National championships this past weekend in both the sprint and Olympic triathlon events. The races started on time at 6 am Sunday on Brighton beach on the south coast of Barbados. Athletes competed in […]
New Literary Festival for Grenada
St. George’s, October 11, 2010 (GIS) – The cultural landscape in Grenada is about to be changed in a very profound way. A niche is being established for spoken word, penmanship and the dramatic arts, giving them their own cultural space on the national calendar of events. The Grenada government, […]
Grenada NY Adventist Organization Plan Medical trip to Grenada
Brooklyn, NY – October 10, 2010: There was standing room only yesterday at the Wingate High School Auditorium in Brooklyn, New york when Grenadians of the Seventh Day Adventist Faith met for their annual convention. The president of the organization Brother Crafton Calliste announced that the GNYAO will be […]
Senator Gill appeal to Grenadian writers in the Diaspora
NEW YORK, October 8, 2010 – Grenadian writers and authors in the Diaspora are being encouraged to participate in the inaugural Spice Word Festival and Book Fair later this month. Senator Arley Gill, Minister of State with Responsibility for Culture is appealing to creative writers to ensure that their works […]
NDC WOMEN’S ARM STATEMENT
In recent weeks we have been bombarded with innuendos, ludicrous, and false allegations against our hard-working and diligent Minister of Finance, and Deputy Political Leader of the NDC, Nazim Burke.
Election of the Grenada Taekwondo Association
St. George’s, Grenada: October 8, 2010 – The Interim Committee, on behalf of the members of Grenada’s taekwondo community, announces an election for the executive council of the Grenada Taekwondo Association. The Election, which seeks to appoint the first locally based President will be held on October 16, 2010.
HC ROUSE TO SPEAK AT COMMONWEALTH ECONOMIC FORUM
LONDON, United Kingdom, October 7, 2010 – High Commissioner for Grenada to the United Kingdom, Her Excellency Ruth Rouse will be among speakers at the Commonwealth Economic Partnership Forum to be held in London, October 13-14. High Commissioner Rouse will join other speakers from the Commonwealth including Jamaica’s High Commissioner […]
Opposition Leader condemns an attempt by the ‘New Today’ to destroy the Character of Dr. Patrick Antoine
St. George’s, Grenada, October 6th: Some of you may have heard about the most recent attempt to embarrass Dr. Patrick Antoine, by The New Today – alleging, among other things, that he received two salaries to which he was not entitled. As we all know, Dr. Antoine is more than […]
NNP SAYS THANK YOU
St. George’s, Grenada Monday 4th, October 2010: The Executive and members of the New National Party take this opportunity to thank all persons who came out in their numbers on Sunday October 3rd to our public meeting held in St. John’s. We also would like to thank all the delegates who […]
Opposition shares concerns with the OAS
St. George’s, Grenada, October 4th: Members of Her Majesty’s Opposition have expressed serious concerns about the lack of clarity in relation to the electoral process and the general perception that the Government may be putting systems in place to manipulate the process.
