The Organisation of American States (OAS) has the pleasure to announce that the Secretary-General, H.E. José Miguel Insulza, has appointed Mr. Francis A. Mc Barnette as OAS Representative to Barbados. This appointment which is effective September 1st, 2008 brings to a close Mr. Mc Barnette’s tenure as OAS Representative to […]
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GRENADIANS COME TOGETHER IN SUPPORT OF HAITI
ST. GEORGE’S, September 30, 2008 – Concerned members of the Grenada National Museum met last week to discuss how Spice Islanders might best help their sisters and brothers in Haiti after many parts of that country were devastated by recent floods. The Grenada National Museum Haiti Relief Fund has been […]
Lifting Canadian Visa is among NDC top priority
Increasing airline travel between Canada and Grenada, and a lifting of the Canadian visa restriction on Grenadians, are among areas of priority in the National Democratic Congress administration’s attempts at strengthening and enhancing relations with Canada.
PM Pen Auctioned and funds raised for Haiti and Cuba
The Toronto Support Group of Grenada’s ruling National Democratic Congress is to make cash donations to help with hurricane rehabilitation work in Haiti and Cuba.
NNP PERSPECTIVE: New Government responsible for Economic downturn
After completing the 2nd Poverty Reduction Growth Facility Arrangement review in Grenada, the International Monetary Fund has said that, ‘the economic outlook for the year has deteriorated’, echoing concerns that have been raised by Grenada’s Opposition over the last few months about the dramatic change in Grenada’s economy. “Work has […]
NNP Perspective: Regional Integration – Part One
The NNP is launching a series on Regional Integration that will provide an NNP view on the subject as the process unfolds. For many years now, Grenada and the wider Caribbean have made significant advances in the area of Regional Integration. There are many reasons why Regional integration is positive. […]
PM Thomas Address to the United Nation
Mr. President, I am honoured to join those who have spoken before me in congratulating you on your election to guide the work of this sixty-third Assembly, and in commending your predecessor for his stewardship of the Assembly over the past year.
A Grenadian stalwart, a true developer passes on
I spoke to Ms. Lewis at Mr. Errol Maitland’s business office, as recently as last Saturday; I remember asking her to convey my regards to Mr. Maitland; later on that afternoon, I also wished him well on the live show; and now … this news of his passing.
Grenada Media Magnet Passes
It is with regret we announce the passing of Mr. Errol Maitland owner of the Voice of Grenada(VOG), Meaningful Television (MTV) the Grenada Informer, Regal Cinema, Maitland’s Car Rental.
P M Thomas slated to Deliver Keynote Address to the US Congressional Caribbean Caucus
Click here for CAMS Commentaries WASHINGTON, September 23, 2008 – Barry Featherman, President of the Inter-American Economic Council, has announced that Prime Minister Tillman Thomas of Grenada will deliver this year’s keynote address at the Council’s Annual Heads of Government Dinner with the Caribbean Community..
Journalism Student Challenged to be Serious
George’s: GRENADA: Twenty (20) students started a twelve week basic journalism, Public Relations and Promotions course on Monday as part of the Caribbean Agency for Media Services (CAMS) training program.
TAWU/SGU NEGOTIATIONS BREAK DOWN
Negotiations between the Technical and Allied Workers Union and St. George’s University broke down Tuesday, resulting in shift workers represented by the union resorting to strike action.
Cap Bank License Revoked
Thursday, September 18, 2008, St. George’s: The Minister of Finance today revoked the license of Capital Bank International. In a letter to Mr. De Bourg, the Minister cited several reasons for his decision including the following:
DIVE TRAVEL TV TO FEATURE GRENADA
More than 2.9 million households in the Philadelphia, southern New Jersey, Delaware & Maryland areas of the USA will have opportunities to view images of Grenada’s underwater beauty as well as its land-based attractions, when Dive Travel TV produces a 30-minute programme about its one week visit to Grenada which […]
GBT CONDUCTS ANNUAL SCHOOLS VISITING PROGRAMME
Secondary school students and teachers in the parishes of St. Andrew, St. David, and to a lesser extent, St. George is the target audience for this year’s School Visiting Programme of the Grenada Board of Tourism, which begins on September 17 and concludes on November 19, 2008.