May 18, 2008 – St. Mark’s, Grenada – Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell announced at a political meeting at Heroes Square in St. Mark’s that government will pay small depositors to Capital Bank with account balances of under $500.00.
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NDC Statement on Cheltenham Report
The National Democratic Congress is not surprised, though outraged, with the final report by Commissioner Richard Cheltenham into allegations that Grenada’s Prime Minister accepted a bribe during his secret visit to Switzerland eight years ago.
Attorney General Dismisses Reports of Moves To Remove Chief Magistrate
Attorney General Elvin Nimrod has described as false and malicious, reports by some members of the Grenada Bar Association that the government, specifically the executive branch, has been attempting to remove Chief Magistrate Patricia Mark from office.
DEBUSHING PROGRAMME COMMENCES
The first phase of the Road Debushing Programme for 2008, which falls under the National Road Maintenance Programme of the Ministry of Communication, Works and Transport, commenced on Thursday May 8, 2008.
PM TAKES CHAIRMANSHIP OF RSS
Prime Minister, Dr the Right Hon. Keith Mitchell has taken up the chairmanship of the Regional Security System (RSS). In this regard, a delegation of top RSS officials, led by Regional Security Coordinator Grantley Watson, came to Grenada on Friday to meet with the Prime Minister.
Condolences to the Leader of the Opposition
Prime Minister, Dr. the Right Hon. Keith Mitchell, yesterday expressed his condolences to the Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Tillman Thomas, over the passing of his mother.
Update on the Grenada Training and Employment Programme (GTEP)
The Ministry of Education wishes to inform all registered prospective trainees who completed the soft skills programme that during the week of May 5TH – 9th, the programme will recommence with the training of all facilitators.
More Incidents in Grenada
St. George, May 5, 2008 — The Criminal Investigation Department of the Royal Grenada Police Force is continuing investigations into a number of incidents that occurred over the past weekend.
Government of Grenada Getting Tough on Returned Cheques
The Government of Grenada views with great concern the growing list of returned cheques, now in its possession, totaling almost EC$300,000.00, as at April 7th, 2008.
$1,000,000.00 ECD To secure American Airlines bond and direct US flights to Grenada
Port Louis Chairman; Peter de Savary has said that the benefits of high quality tourism investment are beginning to pay big dividends for Grenada. Speaking after the announcement of a new American Airlines non-stop service to Grenada, Mr. de Savary said that he and other investors were happy to be […]
NaDMA Coodinator Meeting
The National Disaster Management Agency (NaDMA) is bracing itself for what is expected to be a very busy and hectic hurricane season. Fifteen storms, eight of which can become Hurricanes, are expected to hit Grenada and the region, this season between the months of June and November.
GRENADA BOARD OF TOURISM ATTENDS SUSTAINABLE TOURISM CONFERENCE
The 10th Annual Caribbean Conference on Sustainable Tourism Development (STC – 10) is currently in progress on Providenciales Island in the Turks & Caicos Islands.
Boatswain strikes again
NDC candidate for St. Patrick East Joe Gilbert is accusing Member of Parliament for the constituency Anthony Botswain of unprofessionalism in trying to disrupt an opposition meeting held in La Mode last Saturday.
Prime Minister Mitchell has launches “Get Fit Grenada”
Prime Minister Dr. The Rt. Hon. Keith Mitchell has launched a National Health and fitness programme called Get Fit Grenada. The Programme was launched on Saturday April 26th at the Body and Soul Gym and is aimed at promoting Healthy Lifestyles by emphasizing exercise and healthy diets.
NDC’s Youth Arm Successful Youth Fest
The National Democratic Congress, NDC, has assured the youths of Grenada, Carriacou and Petit Martinique that if elected into office, they will be provided with gainful and productive projects to assist in nation building.