On the evening of November 13, Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell announced a few changes to his ministerial and senatorial appointments. Cabinet reshuffles are great focal points for discussions; no different to the hullabaloo that is generated after the results of the Carnival Queen Show, Panorama, Soca Monarch and Calypso […]
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GRENADA’s 2014 NUTMEG FESTIVAL OPENS
Friday 21st November 2014, True Blue Bay Resort. The smell of spices permeated the air at the auspicious opening of the Pure Grenada Nutmeg Spice Festival. The festival, which was first held in 2012, celebrates Grenada’s nutmeg which is the most desired spice and holds pride of place as the […]
Model School Music Programme Launched at Boca Sec
Thursday 20th November 2014. Spice Basket, St. George. Bob Marley, Martin Luther, Bono and even Shakespeare have all attested to the pureness and power of music through performing arts and theatre on the big stage. “There is a practical reason for music education: It teaches people to think, solve problems, […]
National Address by PM Keith Mitchell Thursday 13th, November, 2014
Brother and sisters, Ladies and gentlemen, Grenadians all I take this opportunity to address you tonight on matters of national importance. It has been over five months since the last address. We have deliberately waited on this occasion to do so when we have some major national announcements to make. […]
A Tribute to a Comrade!!
By Neals J. Chitan Just this July, I stood before hundreds of children, youth and adults in the sister islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinique, delivering the high impact social skill session “Getting Up and Moving On when Life gets Unfair,” Session #4 of “Project STOP ‘n’ THINK-Carriacou 2014.” This […]
Grenada – ADJUSTMENT IN NON-FUEL CHARGES FROM NOVEMBER
Thursday, 13 November 2014: On Thursday 25 June 2014, GRENLEC announced that a 3.2% reduction in the non-fuel component of its electricity rates for the coming year would become effective 1 January 2015. The announced rate reduction is in accordance with the rate-setting provisions set forth in the Electricity Supply […]
NDC EXTENDS CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF SENATOR JESTER EMMONS
The Leader, National Executive and Members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) with deep sadness, extend their condolences to the relatives and friends of the late Senator Jester Emmons. Party Leader, Senator V. Nazim Burke described his senate colleague as a “true patriot and committed son of the soil, who […]
STATEMENT BY THE NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS (NDC) ON THE RECENT CREDIT RATING OF GRENADA BY STANDARD AND POORS.
The National Democratic Congress ( NDC) is calling upon the Minister of Finance of Grenada, Dr. Keith Mitchell to act with diligence to conclude the ongoing Debt Restructuring negotiations which his government claims to have embarked upon and to advise the nation on the status of the Debt Restructuring as […]
The Modern Socialist
By Arley Gill One of the legacies of the Grenada Revolution is a strong residue of anti-communist anti-socialist rhetoric. For the most part, persons who were hurt, or otherwise disagreed with the Grenada 1979 to 1983 experiment, continue to dislike or hate those who were involved with the Revolution; and, […]
POLITICAL LEADER ATTENDING HIGH LEVEL WORKSHOP ON INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL POLICY INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN NEW YORK
Political Leader of the National Democratic Congress, Senator V. Nazim Burke, travelled to the United States today Wednesday, at the invitation of the United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP) to participate in a high- level global workshop on Financial Policy Innovation and Sustainable Development. In January 2014, the United Nations Environmental […]
CIBC FirstCaribbean shines the spotlight on cancer awareness!
St. Georges, Grenada, 18th October 2014. On Saturday 18th October, friends, family, business associates, members of the Grenada Cancer Society and staff of CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank in Grenada, turned out to demonstrate in a tangible way, their determination to support individuals and families who are living with this terrible […]
Music Video launched by ICCAS project to spread the Message on Climate Change
Wednesday 15th October marked another major milestone for the Integrated Climate Change Adaptation Strategies (ICCAS) project, which is currently being implemented by the Government of Grenada, GIZ and UNDP throughout Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique. In a press conference held at the National Stadium, the Ministry of Agriculture. Lands, Forestry, […]
In Recognition of Good Political Leadership by Ronald ‘Pappy’ Charles
What are the qualities of a good political leader? And when does good political leadership become synonymous with political greatness? The word “leadership,” when used to describe the work of a politician, is often viewed in a pejorative manner. Hopefully, this writing will bring about some form of amelioration to […]
GRENADA READY FOR EBOLA” Ministry Says
Grenada is taking all necessary precautionary measures to eliminate possible threats from the dreaded Ebola disease. This was the assurance given by Ministry of Health officials in light of national concerns and fears. In a media briefing last week Tuesday, health minister – Hon. Dr. Clarice Modeste-Curwen stated that the […]
Making Grenada a viable sports-tourism destination
Caribupdate Weekly, Editorial October 9, 2014 We are excited, as we are sure all Grenadians are, that everything seems to be falling in place for next year’s cricket Test, England versus the West Indies, to be played at the National Stadium. The hosting of the game is an opportunity for […]
