My Brothers and Sisters, I want to start by thanking you for coming out today and being a part of the General Council. As you already know, the theme chosen for this year’s General Council is “Facing the Future with Resilience, Inclusion, and Determination”. In my view, we could not […]
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Her Majesty The Queen presents Award to young person from Grenada dedicated to changing the world
Young people from 38 countries across the Commonwealth celebrate their Queen’s Young Leaders Award with guests including Sir John Major, David Beckham OBE, Sir Lenny Henry CBE, Nicola Adams OBE, Neelam Gill, Caspar Lee, Tina Daheley and Ore Oduba Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Sussex joined Award […]
First Responders receives Emergency Care and Treatment (ECAT) Training
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, JUNE 26, 2018, (GIS): – A total of twenty-five emergency response personnel from the private and public sectors have received additional training in Emergency Care and Treatment (ECAT), as the Ministry of Health continues to build capacity for the successful handling of disasters and emergencies especially as plans […]
Top Caribbean entertainers & DJs for 2018 DC Carnival Experience
Washington, DC (Sonique Solutions) – Following a collection of highly successful warm up events commencing in the month of March, all roads now lead to ‘Destination DC Carnival Experience’ which will feature exciting, major Caribbean cultural festivities. These events will not only coincide with the US’ 4th of July celebrations […]
NDC HEARTBEAT: THE IMF STAFF CONCLUDING REPORT ON THE STRUCTURAL ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM – PART 1
After campaigning in 2013 on a platform of no new taxes and a pledge not to go to the IMF, immediately on forming the Government, the NNP broke its promises and took Grenada to an IMF monitored Structural Adjustment Program (“SAP”). The SAP was to be for 3 years from […]
“THE CEREMONY WILL BE DELAYED BUT THE SHOW WILL GO ON AS PLANNED”
“The Ceremony will be delayed but thee show will go on as planned” Those were the words of the Chairman of the Coalition of Service Industries, Jude Bernard, referring to the Second Annual Services Expo, opening on Thursday, at the Grenada Trade Center. According to Mr. Bernard, “although the date […]
Update on Fire at the Frequente Business Park
The Grenada Investment Development Corporation (GIDC) in collaboration with the Royal Grenada Police Force (RGPF) Fire Department hosted a meeting on May 15, 2018 which informed all affected tenants of the results of the investigation into the fire on February12, 2018. The fire, which completely destroyed building number 10 at […]
Her Majesty The Queen to honour young person from Grenada with prestigious Award for improving the lives of others
Her Majesty The Queen will present Jenella Edwards from Grenada with a Queen’s Young Leaders Award at a special ceremony at Buckingham Palace, London, on Tuesday 26th June. The Awards recognise the work that young people from across the Commonwealth are doing to transform lives in their community and beyond. […]
Health Officials in Grenada responding to Reported increase Dengue Cases on Island
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, JUNE 6, 2018, (GIS): – An ongoing targeted fogging operation, supported by beefed up home inspections and health promotion public awareness activities are among aggressive measures being taken by Grenadian health-care officials in response to the recent spike in Dengue reported cases on the island. The beefed up […]
GLOBAL CONSULTANCY BODY CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANTS’ DAY
The International Council of Management Consulting Institutes (ICMCI), in unison with its members and management consultants from around the world, recognizes and celebrates today as ‘International Consultants’ Day’. Today as we celebrate the genesis and accomplishments of the consulting profession, we also celebrate our clients and stakeholders for their engaging […]
NNP COMPLETES SUCCESSFUL ENVIRONMENTAL DAY CLEAN UP
Tuesday 5th June, 2018: The New National Party (NNP) on Sunday (June 3rd) held a successful clean up campaign in the St. George and St. Andrew areas. A team of supporters from the five St. George based constituency branches cleaned the Rocks along the western seacoast from the cruise ship […]
PM Dr Kieth Mitchell Address to Forty-Eighth Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Caribbean Development Bank
Dr. THE Right honourable Keith C. Mitchell, Prime Minister And minister of FINANCE, planning, economic and physical development, Grenada, AND Chairman of the Board of Governors DELIVERED AT THE GRENADA TRADE CENTRE MAY 30TH, 2018 Colleague Heads of Government, fellow Members of the Parliament and Cabinet of Grenada; President […]
Grenada Coalition Of Service Launches Its Second Annual Service Expo
In a simple, yet impressive, ceremony at the Grenada Trade Center , the umbrella organization for the development of services, on Thursday morning, announced its plans for its second annual National Services Expo, under the theme “Services – the future is now”, witnessed by stakeholders as well as members of […]
Tobias Clement Feel the pain of ordinary Grenadian
Earlier this week Parliamentary representative for St. George’s North East speaking in parliament was seeking a pay increase for himself. Mr. Tobias Clement who does not hold a cabinet position monthly salary is a EC $1200.00. In the last parliament Mr. Clement and other Parliamentarians without a ministry was in […]
Finance Minister says Customs Officers are Diplomats
Minister of Finance, Dr. the Rt. Hon. Keith Mitchell said that Custom’s Officers are Diplomatic representatives since in many cases they are the first point of contact for visitors to our country. As a result, he encouraged the Customs Management to position their most hospitable staff members at the Ports […]
