By Dr. Neals J. Chitan A new day dawned in January 2017 when a different approach to fighting crime was adopted and championed by St. Kitts-Nevis’ Ministry of National Security and its determined and focused Permanent Secretary Osmond Petty and Minister, Prime Minster Dr. Timothy Harris. 2016 had taken the […]
Local News
News from Grenada
ACTING LABOUR MINISTER INITIATES ARBITRATION TO RESOLVE DISPUTE ON THE ADVANCED PAYMENT OF PENSION
The newly appointed Acting Minister for Labour, Honourable Anthony Boatswain is taking immediate action to seek a solution to resolve the dispute between the Pension Engagement Committee and the trade unions and staff associations, on the matter of the advanced payment of pension (gratuity). The Acting Minister, having been briefed, […]
NDC Statement on the current Industrial Situation
St, George’s, Grenada November 19, 2018 – The National Democratic Congress views with great concern the rapid deterioration of the industrial climate in the country. As we understand it, the unions signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government relating to the outstanding and long delayed issue over Public Sector […]
Government Negotiating Team confused by new position of GUT
ST. GEORGE- NOVEMBER 13, 2018, GIS: Government’s Negotiating Team had asked the Grenada Union of Teachers Negotiators on pension payments to return to the table in a letter that was addressed November 6 that appeared to have been ignored. A letter seen by members of the media Tuesday, was responding […]
Government preparing to File Injection
ST. GEORGE- NOVEMBER 13, 2018, GIS: The Government of Grenada says it will move to protect people’s health care at the General Hospital and other facilities should top medical officials join a call for industrial action by the Public Workers Union. Sources at the Ministry of Legal Affairs says that the […]
NDC SAY FIX THE BILL OR VOTE NO!
Whenever the referendum is held, November 6th or later if postponed, the question voters will be asked to answer “YES’ or “NO” to is:“Do you approve the Bill for an Act proposing to alter the Constitution of Grenada cited as Constitution of Grenada (Caribbean Court of Justice and Renaming of […]
Job Vacancy – Carnival Cruise Lines
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, MONDAY 29th, OCTOBER 2018 –GIS: Trinity recruitment services Inc headquartered in Barbados, agents for Carnival Cruise Lines, Apollo ship Chandlers Inc, Fleet PRO, and Emirates international Airlines, is currently seeking applicants for cruise ship employment for the Galley steward position, aboard the carnival Cruise lines. Applicants must be […]
Statement by Prime Minister, Dr. Keith Mitchell
Fellow Grenadians, it has become necessary to clarify recent statements about the inappropriate use of Government resources for personal benefit. My statements were not meant to imply that all public officers are guilty of this, but it is important to face the ugly truth that this has been happening and […]
Prime Minister attends one Planet Summit & meets with Grenadians in NY
September 27, 2018 – Prime Minister, Dr. Keith Mitchell was among world leaders who gathered in New York on Wednesday, September 26 for the One Planet Summit. The meeting was hosted by French President, Emmanuel Macron; Secretary General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres; President of the World Bank Group, Jim […]
Grenada Invited to Co – Convene Global Commission on Adaptation
September 14, 2018 – Grenada has been invited to co-convene the soon to be launched Global Commission on Adaptation and Prime Minister, Dr. Keith has readily accepted. According to the invitation letter addressed to the Prime Minister, “the purpose of this new commission is to forge a bold strategic vision for […]
PM Mitchell welcomes announcement that Greandians are no longer required to Travel to Barbados for U.S Visa Renewals
GIS September 6, 2018 – Prime Minister, Dr. the Right Honourable Keith Mitchell has welcomed the announcement that Grenadians are no longer required to travel to Barbados to renew United States visa renewals. The announcement was made today by US Ambassador to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, Linda Taglialatela at a […]
Government welcomes Integrity Commission’s Inquiry into MNIB Operations
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 […]
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 […]
