St. George’s, Grenada, Wednesday 19th November, 2008 _ The public is advised that the swearing in ceremony for Governor General designate, Mr. Carlyle Arnold Glean will take place on Thursday 27th November at the Trade Center in Grand Anse.
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PRIME MINISTER THOMAS SIGNALS REBALANCING OF SOCIETY
Backpay For Teachers
Tuesday, November 18, 2008, St. George’s: On 15th October 2008, the Government of Grenada paid Backpay, due to Teachers, for the period January to December 2007, in the sum of Four Million, Six Hundred and One Thousand, Six Hundred and Eighty Six Dollars and Seventy One Cents (EC$4,601,686.71).
NEW GOVERNOR GENERAL TO BE SWORN IN ON WEDNESDAY
St. George’s. Grenada – November 17, 2008: Grenada will have a new Governor General from Wednesday. He is Mr. Carlyle Glean Sr, a former Education Minister (1990-1995), who retired from active politics in 1995, and University lecturer. He will be sworn in as Grenada’s 5th Governor General since Independence.
NEW MANAGEMENT AT GRAVEL, CONCRETE AND EMULSION PRODUCTION CORPORATION
Monday 17th November, 2008, St George’s: Gravel Concrete and Emulsion Production Corporation, the nation’s sole provider of gravel and sand, has had some changes to its management. The Corporation now has a new Acting Manager and a new Board of Directors.
GRENADA TO BE REPRESENTED AT ICT MEETING IN TRINIDAD
Monday 17th November 2008, St George’s: Minister of Works, Physical Development, Public Utilities and the Environment, Hon. Joseph Gilbert is presently in Port of Spain, Trinidad attending a two day symposium on Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Business and Innovation.
Why poor people again?
St. George’s, November 15, 2008: The opposition is shocked and concerned that the new administration has been able to gather the courage to reduce the pay for persons involved in the debushing programme.
NNP Perspective week ending November 14th, 2008
Who or what is next? With each passing day of this NDC government in office, we are being treated to more surprises and shocks from the uttering, actions and behavior of members of the Government and their associates.
UWI DELEGATION VISITS GRENADA
St.George’s, Grenada: – A delegation from the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus, headed by its Principal Professor Clement Sankat, will arrive in Grenada on 12th November, 2008, to hold discussions with officials from the Ministry of Agriculture towards ensuring that a healthy agricultural sector becomes a reality.
Consul General & Charge d’Affaires in New York hold discussions with nationals
New York, November 13: A broad range of issues, including healthcare matters, was discussed at a New York meeting involving the Grenville Convent Ex Students Association and Mr. Michael Mitchell, Charge d’Affaires of the Permanent Mission of Grenada to United Nations, and Consul General of Grenada in New York, Mr. […]
HIGH COMMISSIONER COMMENCES REPRESENTATIONAL DUTIES
High Commissioner for Grenada to the Court of St. James’s, HE Ruth Elizabeth Rouse, on arrival in London on October 29th, immediately began her representational duties, with attendance at the monthly meeting of CARICOM High Commissioners, a Courtesy call on the Vice-Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps, Her Majesty’s Annual Reception […]
MINISTRY OF WORKS OPEN’S OUTREACH OFFICES
St Georges: The Ministry of Works has opened a number of outreach offices in various parishes where Grenadians can apply for various areas of work which falls under the ministry.
MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS ADDRESSES GRENADIANS IN LONDON
On Saturday November 8th, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Honourable Peter David, addressed Grenadians and well-wishes gathered at a Dinner and Awards Event hosted by the Grenada Voluntary Hospital Committee. The Group, which is into its 41st year, has consistently supported the General Hospital in Grenada as well […]
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN CARRIACOU AND PETITE MARTINIQUE HAVE RECEIVED EDUCATIONAL GAMES AND BOOKS
Hillsborough, November 13, 2008_Kayaks living overseas continue to play a pivotal role in the development of Carriacou and Petit Martinique. The Ministry of Carriacou and Petit Martinique Affairs received a shipment of educational games from the New York based Carriacou and Petit Martinique 2000 (CPM 2000) for distribution to primary […]
Are we continuing the NNP policies
Georges Cohen, the new Permanent Representative of Grenada to the United Nations Office at Geneva, today presented his credentials to Sergei Ordzhonikidze, the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva.