An assorted selection of books, valued at about 4,000 Canadian dollars, has left Toronto for Carriacou. The items, including children’s storybooks, novels, reference texts and dictionaries, are a gift from the National Democratic Congress Support Group in Toronto. The barrel of books is destined for the public library in Carriacou.
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2008 FCCA CARIBBEAN ESSAY CONTEST
The Grenada Board of Tourism invites students of all schools in Grenada to participate in the 2008 FCCA Foundation – Children’s Essay Contest. The topic is “What steps can we take as a destination to make cruise passengers feel more welcome while in port?”
“MY CARIBBEAN” ESSAY COMPETITION – 2008
Primary School students who would not have passed their 12th birthday by October 2008, are invited to participate in the 16th Annual Conde’ Nast Traveler “My Caribbean” Essay Contest.
Memoirs of a Woman In Politics
You Are Cordially Invited To the Book Signing of “Memoirs of a Woman in Politics” Spiritual Struggles Written by Joan Purcell Meet the Author and as she provides a glimpse into what has been termed “..an informative and inspiring addition to Caribbean Literature” May 4, 2008 5:00 PM Family Renaissance Center Inc. 123 Linden Blvd, […]
Kelon Noel’s Version
Kelon Noel, the policeman allegedly assaulted by members of the National Democratic Congress in February has admitted that he only told doctors about a bruise on his elbow when he visited the hospital after the incident.
TEDDY VICTOR a Stalwart of Grenada’s Political History has Passed Away
The National Democratic Congress has expressed deep regret at the passing of social and political activist Teddy Victor.
MINISTER CURWEN ATTENDS 7TH OECS COUNCIL
The Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Culture, and the Performing Arts Hon. Dr. Clarice Modeste Curwen and Director of Tourism Mrs. Jocelyn Sylvester Gairy left the island on Thursday 10th April, 2008 to attend the 7th O.E.C.S. Council of Tourism Ministers meeting in Antigua and Barbuda.
Carriacou Youth Parliament to kick off on Thursday
Youth parliamentarians in Carriacou will show off their debating skills on Thursday April 10th at the first sitting of the Carriacou Youth Parliament.
Huggins Distribution Division Does It Again !!!!
Geo. F. Huggins & Co. G’da Ltd. – Distribution Division was able to bring home the Unilever Carribbean Ltd., formerly Lever Brothers W.I. Ltd., 2007 Distributor of the Year Award. Participating countries included Suriname, Guyana, Jamaica, Barbados, Montserrat, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Antigua and St. Kitts.
NATIONAL NUTRITION QUIZ
Every year the Grenada Food and Nutrition Council spearheads the staging of a National Nutrition Quiz among secondary schools who follow the Food and Nutrition curriculum.
Minister Curwen, a Woman of Action
The people of St.Mark on Thursday, rendered praise to Parliamentary Representative for the area, Hon, Dr. Claris Modeste Curwen at the official opening of the St.Mark’s Meat and Vegetable Market. The multifunctional facility, home to the Parliamentary Office, Road Office and Fish Market, was in dire need of repair and as […]
NDC officials meet election officials in new round of talks
Executive Members of the National Democratic Congress say they have received assurances from Electoral officials that the party’s concerns regarding the island’s voters list will be dealt with urgently. Senior NDC officials met Tuesday April 8th, 2008 with Supervisor of Elections Nadica McIntyre.
MINISTRY MEETS WITH PRIVATE SECTOR TO DISCUSS REDUCTION IN CET
Ag. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Economic Development and Planning, together with officials from the Ministries of Finance and Economic Development and Planning, met on Friday April 8th, with representatives of the private sector, to discuss the implementation of the suspension and/or reduction of the Common External Tariff (CET) […]
Author wants “Power of A Dream” to be a motivator
The Grenadian author of the new book power of a dream says he wants his publication to serve as a source of inspiration to help readers realize that goals set in life can be accomplished.
CREDIT APPRAISAL TECHNIQUES WORKSHOP IN GRENADA
Crown Agents Bank, the leading bank in the UK for the disbursement of development aid, has once more collaborated with the Grenada Co-operative Bank Ltd. to present a Credit Appraisal Techniques 1 Workshop at the Coyaba Beach Resort from 7 – 11 April 2008.