ST. GEORGE, SEPTEMBER 4, 2018: GIS: The Grenada Government has welcomed news that the Integrity Commission has mounted an inquiry into operations at the Marketing and National Importing Board (MNIB), following recent revelations about the possible inappropriate use of funds. Following his recent announcement that Cabinet has endorsed a recommendation for […]
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When social intervention clasp hands with prayer, mountains will move
By Dr. Neals J. Chitan As a boy growing up in a Christian home, I was always encouraged by my parents and church to pray about the issues that I had to deal with in my young life. Deep issues of sibling hurt, bullying, unfair blame and favouritism were met […]
St. Andrew’s man died after Carnival incident
Rondall Neckles, a 31 year old man of Tuilleries, St. Andrew’s died at the General Hospital yesterday after injuries sustained in an incident at Crochu, St. Andrew’s on carnival Tuesday after the end of St. David’s Jouvert. The incident involved another man Kenroy Paul also of Tuilleries, St. Andrew’s. Paul […]
Official Statement – Government of Grenada Marketing & National Importing Board
ST. GEORGE- GIS –AUGUST 15TH 2018: Prime Minister, Dr. Keith Mitchell has made it clear in his public statements, the dissatisfaction and serious concern with some aspects of the management of the Marketing and National Importing Board (MNIB) over the last five years. On his recommendation, as he has reported, the […]
Cocktails, Cuisine and Soca for Spice Addiction Entertainment events
St. Georges, Grenada (Sonique Solutions) – Excitement and anticipation are at an all-time high as premium fete enthusiasts and global Carnival connoisseurs eagerly await the upcoming slate of events being unleashed by promotional outfit Spice Addiction Entertainment (SAE) for the 2018 Grenada ‘Spicemas’. Spicemas has in the past few years […]
NATIONAL TRANSFORMATION FUND TO BE UTILIZED TO BOOST AGRICULTURE
Tuesday 3rd, July 2018: The National Transformation Fund will be providing millions of dollars to the agricultural sector in areas such as development and marketing along with providing lands and training to youth in agriculture. Prime Minister, Dr. the Rt. Honorable Keith Mitchell made the revelation on Sunday at the […]
Thomas Defends NNP School Books Program
Monday 2nd July 2018: Minister of Social Development, Housing & Community Empowerment the Honorable Delma Thomas has strongly defended the New National Party’s (NNP) performance under her portfolio as Minister of Social Development. Speaking of various social welfare initiatives, Minister Thomas gave an outline of some of the programs available […]
PM says Government will increase Pensioners pay
Tuesday 3rd July, 2018: Political Leader of the New National Party (NNP), Dr. Keith Mitchell has stated that not only will his administration pay the promised increase to pensioners as of the end of July but has made a further promise of increases once the fiscal space allows. Prime Minister […]
V. Nazim Burke Farewell Address to NDC General Council
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 […]
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 […]
