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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).

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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.

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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.

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]