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                    By Gerry Hopkins (hopkinsgerry@gmail.com) Toronto, March 6, 2009.  MARCH 13, 2009 will mark the 30th anniversary since the Grenadian people, led by Maurice Bishop’s New Jewel Movement (NJM), indigenously took the destiny of their country into their own hands and gave birth to the first and only bloodless […]

St. George’s February 20, 2009, (GIS)…. The Ministry of Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs, led by Senator George Prime, is endeavoring to take steel pan music to another level on the Sister Islands.

St. George’s February 20, 2009, (GIS)…. The people of Carriacou are keeping tradition alive, celebrating part of their culture handed down by their African ancestors.    Residents of the twin villages of Mt. Pleasant & Grand Bay have just completed their annual series of Village Maroon activities.

St. George’s February 20, 2009, (GIS)…. A Grenada students’ organization that once existed in New York City could soon be revived.     The reconstitution of an organization to represent Grenadians studying in New York was one of the topics discussed at a recent meeting involving students and diplomats, Derrick James […]

St. George’s February 20, 2009, (GIS)…. Nationals at home may have ended their commemorative activities marking Grenada’s 35th anniversary of Independence, but the celebrations are still underway in Washington.

St. George’s, February 20, 2009 (GIS) – Grenada will soon be embarking on public discussions on the proposed Economic Union between the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States and Trinidad and Tobago.

St. George’s, February 20, 2009 (GIS) – Tourism Minister Hon. Peter David says he will ensure an amicable resolution to the Wall Street vending situation.     Wall Street, located opposite major banks and other commercial establishments in the Morne Rouge area of Grand Anse, is a popular venue for purchasing […]

By Michael Bascombe    PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad, February 18, 2009 – The delimitation of the maritime boundary between Grenada and Trinidad and Tobago and the opening of a consulate and tourism office in Port-of-Spain are among discussions between the Foreign Ministers of both countries here on Wednesday.

By Gerry Hopkins (hopkinsgerry@gmail.com) Grenada’s soca star, Berbice, will be making his grand debut at the finals of the 2009 International Soca Monarch Competition to be held at the Queen’s Park Oval in Trinidad and Tobago on Friday, February 20. The New York-based artist, who has already won a Road […]

Monday, February 16 – Antigua Recreation Ground, Antigua & Barbuda:  West Indian Cricket legends Sir Vivian Richards, Andy Roberts and Michael Holding were honoured on Monday when they were presented with their International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Hall of Fame caps. During a special ceremony held during lunch on Day 2 […]

BRUSSELS, Belgium, February 16, 2009 – Grenada’s Ambassador to the European Union Stephen Fletcher, paid a courtesy call on European Union (EU) Director General for Development Stefano Manservisi on Monday.

Grenada’s elderly citizens are about to receive more than US$8,400 worth of walkers, wheelchairs, diabetic and glucose monitors, and other medical supplies.

Grenadian youth in New York have had their special event to commemorate the 35th anniversary of Grenada’s Independence.  It’s the turn of the elderly on February 5.

The Secretary General of the ACP – the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States – has agreed to visit Grenada.   His Excellency, Sir John R. Kaputin, accepted an invitation for the visit that was extended to him bygr Stephen Fletcher, Grenada’s recently appointed Ambassador to the European Union. […]

  Greater New York American Red Cross representatives accept check for Haitian Disaster Relief from NDC-NY Chapter At a special ceremony held in Brooklyn on Tuesday, January 27, 2009, the New York Chapter of Grenada’s National Democratic Congress party, donated a check in the amount of US$3,000.00 to the American […]