The charity REACH Grenada has launched a special competition to recruit a Grenadian National (and resident) to represent Grenada and run alongside fellow international REACH Grenada fundraisers in the ING New York City Marathon on 1st November 2009. The winner will receive a guaranteed place on the REACH Grenada marathon […]
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Reflection and Ole talk – Anthony “Wendell” DeRiggs
Ole Talk is a popular West Indian term, steeped in tradition. Many regard it as light or idle chatter but it goes beyond that. There is serious Ole Talk which transcends idle conversations, exaggeration, or plain shooting from the mouth. It can involve talk on current events, politics, culture and […]
REACH Grenada provides touch-screen technology for children with Special Educational Needs
Grenada, August 18, 2009 – REACH Grenada has generously provided $2,065 for a new computer to greatly improve the quality of learning for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) at St Andrew’s Special School, Grenada.
Grenada’s Ambassador to the OAS elected as Chair of OAS Retirement and Pension Fund Committee
Her Excellency Gillian Bristol, Permanent Representative of Grenada to the Organization of American States (OAS), was elected as Chair of the OAS Retirement and Pension Fund Committee at a Regular Meeting of the Permanent Council, held at OAS Headquarters on 13 August 2009.
PM Thomas Welcomes Indian Culture Team
ST. GEORGE’S, AUGUST 17th, 2009_ Prime Minister Hon. Tillman Thomas on Monday welcomed the Indian Odisi Cultural group, led by Sangita Dash, to his Botanical Gardens office.
Grenada Carnival 2009 official results
The following are the results of the National and Parishes carnival show which concluded last Saturday.
Panorama photos now available
The Pysadee Outreach distriputes school supplies to the children of Sallee
Mr. Harold Pysadee and his wife last Thursday distributed school supplies the the children of River Sallee in St. Patrick’s. Click here for photos of the events. Photos by Ritch Image Production.
Grenada Carnival Photos 2009
click the photo above to see all the latest photos form Grenada Carnival 2009. All photos by Ritch Image production.
New does it for Dimensions in Panorama
The word “new’’ was magical for an ensemble of musicians who participated in the Grenada carnival panorama competition. Perfect tropical weather – warm but breezy conditions – provided an ideal setting for eight steelbands that competed on August 8 for pan’s top prize. The weather pattern broke briefly on two occasions, […]
Latest photos of Grenada Carnival is now available
Click here for Grenadian Photos. Our Photo Gallery is now up and running after some technical problems.
Ingrid Jackson’s passion
Former election National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate Ingrid Jackson has described her latest academic achievement as “another milestone in God’s purpose’’ to be fulfilled in her life. Jackson ran and lost to incumbent Dr. Keith Mitchell in the St. George North-West constituency in the 2008 general election. She was able […]
Mr. Killa is Grenada’s New Soca Monarch
Mr. Killa walked away with the Grenada 2009 Soca Monarch last night. Defending Monarch Luni Spark & Electrify had to settle with a distance second place.
Sons of Grenada’s first Female Calypso Monarch making strides
Sons of Grenada’s first Female Calypso Monarch making strides in the Soca Arena Born in the historic parish of St. Patrick in the northern part of Grenada to the first female calypso monarch – Cynthia Ogiste “Lady Cinty” and Thompson Ogiste are two (2) of Grenada’s most promising Soca artistes […]
TEAM GRENADA FOR IAAF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
For full coverage of Grenada Carnival 2009 click here ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, Aug 5 – Four (4) Olympians are included in a six-member Grenada team for the 12th IAAF World Championships in Athletics in Berlin, Germany, August 15-23. The Grenada Athletics Association (GAA) has released the names of the team […]
