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Grenada Under Storm Warning

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 […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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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. […]

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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 […]

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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 […]