Grenadians woke up this morning getting the news that the island is under a tropical storm warning. An emergency meeting has been called this morning. At 5:00AM this morning tropical storm Karen developed packing winds of up to 40 MPH. Karen is located 11.9 degrees north and 60.2 degrees west […]
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Remembering Hurricane Janet
Today September 22, 1955 before most of us were born Hurricane Janet hit Grenada and Carriacou pack winds of up 174 MPH. Over 120 death were reported on the islands. Janet was the first hurricane claim the lives of over one thousand people through out the Caribbean. Damage in Grenada was estimated […]
Statement by Government Senator Simon Stiell
St George’s – A lot has been made in recent days about a number of instances which have led, in some quarters, to a debate about media freedom in Grenada. There will always be a healthy debate in the public space about many issues; however, the policy of this Government, […]
CRICKET WEST INDIES ANNOUNCES WOMEN’S T20I SQUAD TO FACE AUSTRALIA WOMEN
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados- Cricket West Indies (CWI) Interim Selection Panel named an unchanged 13-member West Indies Women squad to face Australia Women in three Twenty 20 Internationals at the Kensington Oval in Barbados, on September 14, 16 and 18. The team consists of the same thirteen players who were selected for […]
Prime Minister receives courtesy call from Japanese Ambassador
September 13, 2019 – Prime Minister, Dr. Keith Mitchell, received a courtesy call this week from Japan’s Ambassador to Grenada, His Excellency, Tatsuo Hirayama. The Prime Minister and the ambassador discussed the commonalities between the two countries and expressed a mutual desire for continued cooperation. Dr. Mitchell said, “The fishing sector […]
Increased Helicopter activity to Facilitate Grenada / USA Medical Mission
ST. GEORGE’S GRENADA, SEPTEMBER 13, 2019 – GIS: The Royal Grenada Police Force (RGPF), the Ministry of Health and Social Security and the USNS Comfort (Hospital Ship) hereby notify the General Public, that as a result of the “GRENADA/USA Medical Mission Comfort 2019”, there be will be increased helicopter activity in […]
Statement from the Ministry fo Health on the Passing of Dr Kerlene Calliste
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, AUGUST 28, 2019 – GIS: It is with profound sadness that our Minister for Health, Permanent Secretary, Management and Staff of Ministry of Health and in particular the staff of the General Hospital mourn the death of Dr. Kerlene Calliste. Dr. Calliste died on Tuesday evening in […]
CARNIVAL 2019 ROAD TRAFFIC ORDER FOR THE TOWN OF ST. GEORGE AND ADJOINING AREAS
The Royal Grenada Police Force by virtue of the powers vested to the Acting Commissioner of Police Edvin Martin under Section 82 (1) and (2) of the Road Traffic Act Chapter 289 A of Volume 13 of the 2010 Continuous Revised Laws of Grenada hereby notify the general public that […]
Peter David Tribute Dr. Winston Thomas
I want to express my very deep sadness on the passing of Dr Winston Thomas. I also extend heartfelt condolences to his children, brothers, sisters, his mother and other surviving relatives, as well as his many, many friends. I was honoured to know Dr Thomas as a friend, political confidante, […]
Pure Grenada Products Showcased at the “Russian Retail Week 2019” Exhibition
MOSCOW, RUSSIA, June 3, 2019 – Embassy of Grenada to the Russian Federation in conjunction with the Ministry of International Business of Grenada, today announced participation in the Russian Retail Week 2019, six-day event held on June 3 – 8, 2019 at the World Trade Centre, Moscow. Russian Retail Week, organized […]
PM welcomes news of service improvements by Telecommunications Service Provider
May 23, 2019 – Prime Minister, Dr. Keith Mitchell has welcomed news of imminent service improvements by telecommunication service provider, FLOW. At a meeting with the Prime Minister on Wednesday, the new Vice-President of Cable and Wireless Communications for the Central Caribbean, Mr. Magnus Ternsjo said the company has made a […]
NNP Successful Retreat
Monday, May 13th, 2019: The New National Party concluded a very successful retreat last Saturday at the St Marks Secondary School. Executive members and other officials including invitees from each constituency attended to meet and discuss national issues. The activity which lasted for about 7 hours, included presentations from Dr. […]
Oil & Gas: Our Patrimony, Government’s Secret Part 2
In the first part of this article, we indicated that the Production Sharing Agreement (“PSA”) between the Government of Grenada (“GOG”) and GPG dated March 31st 2008, for the “exploration, development and production of offshore petroleum resources of Grenada”, was for an initial period of 4 years and was manifestly […]
NDC on the passing of Kirani James Mom
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the People of Grenada are deeply saddened by the passing of Sister Annie James, mother of our Olympian and World Champion Athlete Kirani James. A mother is irreplaceable since nothing can compare with a mother’s love. We must take comfort in knowing that she […]
Ministry of Education Statement re: St. Andrew’s Methodist School
The Ministry of Education, Human Resource Development and Religious Affairs advises the general public, that normal school activities at the St. Andrew’s Methodist School have been disrupted due to concerns about the structural integrity of some sections of the school’s plant. Acting on the advice of engineers, and in consultation […]
