On Saturday and Sunday November 28th and 29th respectively, Trinidad and Tobago held its annual International Night Drag Racing Competition, at Fort Read, Wallerfield, Trinidad. The Grenada Motor Club (GMC), coordinator of Grenada’s International and Invitational Drag Racing series, travelled with six racing teams – over thirty Grenadians – to […]
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GTA hosts Open Day for Tourism Month
St. George’s, Grenada: 17th November, 2015 – The Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) will host an open day on Friday, 27th November from 9:00am to 3:00pm at its headquarters on the Carenage in observance of Caribbean Tourism month. The activity will allow attendees to become more acquainted with the operations of […]
NDC Statement on the State of Health Care Service in Grenada
The National Democratic Congress wishes to register its gravest concerns regarding the poor quality of health care being provided to the Grenadian public, the rapidly deteriorating conditions at the country’s hospitals and negative impact it is having on the morale of the health care professionals, including the doctors and nurses. […]
NDC ESTABLISHES COLLECTION CENTRES FOR DOMINICA RELIEF SUPPLIES
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in keeping with its pledge to assist the National relief effort for hurricane ravaged Dominica , has set up collection centres across the country where persons desirous of contributing can drop off supplies on Saturday September 12, 2015 To this end, the Party is encouraging […]
SAMS Celebrates 17 Years of Service in Grenada
St. Augustine’s Medical Services Inc. (SAMS), Grenada’s leading provider of quality, professional and affordable health care is celebrating 17 years of service since it first opened its doors in July 1998. The private medical hospital, located in St. Paul’s, St. George, is owned and operated by Dr. Lutz and Allyson […]
STATEMENT FROM GRENADA DISASTER MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS
Saturday, July 25, 2015 The Seismic Research Centre (SRC), University of the West Indies continues to record reduced activity levels at the Kick em’ Jenny under water Volcano. Following the two small eruptions recorded, the SRC has reported significant reduction in volcanic earthquake activity up to 6:30 a.m., on Saturday, […]
Increased activity at Kick em Jenny poses no significant threat to Coastal Residents
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, July 23, 2015 – GIS: The Seismic Research Centre, University of the West Indies says that renewed activity at the Kick em’ Jenny under water Volcano just off Grenada represents no significant threat to the coastal regions of nearby islands. As a consequence there is no need […]
Solidarity Message to National Democratic Youth Movement From the NDC – NY Chater
The National Democratic Congress ̶ New York Chapter wishes to extend warm and fraternal congratulations to the National Democratic Congress Youth Movement (NDCYM) in Grenada, on the occasion of its inaugural National Convention. We are deeply encouraged by your bold initiative to galvanize the young people of our tri-island state […]
NDC YOUTH CONVENTION 2015
The National Democratic Youth Movement (NDYM), the newly revamped Youth Arm of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) will hold its first annual Convention Saturday, July 04, 2015 at the auditorium of the Grenada Boys Secondary School (GBSS). In the aftermath of the 2013 polls, the NDC embarked on an exercise […]
Producing more Kirani-type athletes
By Arley Gill Kirani James continues to do us so proud! Moreover, I am pleased that the authorities – at every turn – do not allow his performances to go unnoticed. The Prime Minister, in his last national address, did so; as well as did Minister of Sport Emmalin Pierre, […]
Give young artistes a fair chance
By Arley Gill “When we touch down, the whole place shell down, …when you see us J’ouvert morning all we do is chip chip….’’, lyrics from Bigred and Melo, featuring KC and Stout. This latest hit song is coming from Carriacou, where it was released for Carriacou carnival 2015. It […]
Welcoming airlines but ceremony change needed
Caribupdate Weekly, Editorial June 18, 2015 It is completely understandable the excitement seen and felt by Grenadians from the private and public sectors, who gathered at Maurice Bishop International Airport (MBIA) recently to welcome the arrival of two carriers that are now servicing the US/Grenada route. Delta Air Lines has […]
Prime Minister and Sports Minister commend Spiceboyz Victory
Tuesday 16th June, 2015: Prime Minister, Dr. the Rt. Hon. Keith Mitchell, has applauded the victory of Grenada’s National Football team in their stage encounter against Puerto Rico. The game at the Grenada National Stadium saw Grenada securing a two nil victory over the visitors. Team Grenada went ahead in […]
CIBC FIRSTCARIBBEAN EMPLOYEES & CUSTOMERS RECEIVE SPECIAL VISIT FROM CEO
June 3, 2015 St. George Grenada. Staff and clients of CIBC FirstCaribbean were once again treated to a special visit from two of the company’s senior executives. On Wednesday June 3rd, CEO Rik Parkhill and Country Manager for the Southern EC Islands, Ladesa James-Williams, visited the Bank’s branches in Grand […]
Georgian charm & Market Hill
Editorial, Caribupdate Weekly June 11, 2015-06-11 Issues of culture and heritage have been subjects of commentaries in the public domain and in the pages of this newspaper, Caribupdate Weekly. Cultural arts – specifically, Grenada’s carnival and how to enhance the product – were given indepth treatment by Ronald “Pappy’’ Charles […]
