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.
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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.
Cluck! Cluck! Cluck! Whey de fowls?
[Interpret; Grenadian dialect; meaning; Where are the chickens? Last Cock to crow? By Reynold C. Benjamin Political leader of The Grenada United Labour Party Fellow Grenadians, could this have happened in Barbados? I bet it would not. Ask yourself, then, why has it happened here, in Grenada? Is it, according […]
NDC observes moment for fallen activist
RIVER SALLEE, St. Patrick’s: The main opposition National Democratic Congress observed a minute silence during its rally at River Sallee yesterday for dead political activist of the ruling New National Party.
BAKERS ASSOCIATION MEET WITH MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING
Representatives of the Bakers Association met with the Acting Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Economic Development and Planning, Mr. Mike Sylvester, and other officials of the Ministries of Finance and Economic Development and Planning, on Friday April 4, 2008, to discuss the recent increase in the price of bread.
Prime Minister Congratulates the West Indies Cricket Team
Prime Minister, Dr. the Right Hon. Keith Mitchell, has offered congratulations to the West Indies Cricket Team, over their recent victory against Sri Lanka in the second test Match at the Queens Park Oval in Trinidad.
Grenada Media Workers in mourning
St. George’s, Grenada – The Media Workers Association of Grenada is deeply sadden of the news that Denzil Modeste passed away on Friday. Mr. Modeste is the brother of Wayne Modeste, a former President of MWAG.
THREE MEMBER OAS TEAM WRAPS UP MISSION IN GRENADA ON THURSDAY
A visiting three member team of officials from the Organization of American States wraps up its two day mission in Grenada on Thursday.
