St. George’s, December 3, 2009 (GIS) – Grenada will be looking to this month’s climate change conference in Copenhagen, Denmark, to seek support for certain specific local projects.
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PM: no project feasibility study; former minister said it was “incomplete’’
St. George’s, December 3, 2009 (GIS) – Prime Minister Hon. Tillman Thomas has reaffirmed a pledge of his government and party to decentralise services and develop all parts of the nation, including St. Patrick.
HONORARY CONSUL WHARWOOD EMBARKS ON PROMOTION CAMPAIGN FOR GRENADA
MONTREAL, Canada, December 3, 2009 – Grenada’s Honorary Consul in Montreal, Mr. Leonard Wharwood has embarked on a media blitz in promoting Grenada as the best vacation destination in the Caribbean, and to assure investors that Grenada is open to investments from abroad.
Government committed to “decent and affordable housing’’
St. George’s, December 2, 2009 – Government is determined, dedicated and committed to ensuring all nationals have a “decent roof over their heads,’’ Housing Minister Hon. Alleyne Walker has said.
Government committed to “decent and affordable housing’’
Please visit our new discussion forum St. George’s, December 2, 2009 – Government is determined, dedicated and committed to ensuring all nationals have a “decent roof over their heads,’’ Housing Minister Hon. Alleyne Walker has said.
Adolescent health focus of workshop
Please visit our new discussion forum ST. GEORGE’S, December 1, 2009 – Severeal persons from varying professional background – all with interest in youth development – are attending a four-day workshop that is examining issues impacting adolescents’ health.
NAWASA planning more reliable water supply
Please visit our new discussion forum St. George’s, December 1, 2009 – The National Water and Sewerage Authority (NAWASA) has unveiled a Strategic Plan that includes ensuring the agency is capable of supplying all customers with a “reliable, adequate and safe supply of water.’’
Grenada joins in observing International Day of Persons with Disabilities
St.George’s, Tuesday, December 1, 2009 – Grenada will join other countries around the world on December 3 in marking the annual observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
Elevating visual arts in Grenada
Please visit our new discussion forum St. George’s, November 27, 2009 (GIS) – The Grenada Government wants to give more prominence to visual art, which it describes as a crucial part of the nation’s cultural industry.
Steady Progress reported on the Brizan/Perseverance Road
St. George’s, November 27, 2009 – Coordinator of the Brizan/Perseverance Road project, Patrick Martin, says his team is going into this weekend confident that they’ll meet next week’s promise of re-opening the road to limited traffic and pedestrian-use.
FM DAVID SPEAKS TO INDIA AND CANADA FOR MORE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad, November 27, 2009 – Grenada’s Foreign Minister Peter David on Thursday continued his round of bilateral meetings in the margins of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) here.
AOSIS CALLS FOR CLEAR AMBITIOUS COMMITMENTS FROM DEVELOPED COUNTRIES
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad, November 26, 2009 – The Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) on Thursday voiced concerns over attempts to water down the results of the United Nations Climate Change Summit in Copenhagen next month.
FOREIGN AFFAIRS MINISTER MEETS WITH DELEGATIONS AT CHOGM
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad, November 25, 2009 – The Australian Government is proposing a pledge of $50 million Australian (US$46 million) to assist Grenada and other Caribbean Countries in several areas including climate change mitigation, agriculture, and small business development, among others.
Government committed to helping vulnerable
St. George’s, November 25, 2009 – Social Development Minister Sylvester Quarless has reiterated government’s commitment to helping the nation’s most vulnerable citizens, including close to 1,500 Grenadians whose applications for help is pending under the Public Assistance Programme.
GRENADA APPOINTS NEW HONORARY CONSUL TO MONTREAL
Montreal, Canada, November 24, 2009 – The Government of Grenada is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Leonard Wharwood, Jr. as Honorary Consul to Montréal, and the Province of Québec, Canada. The appointment is effective October 24, 2009.
