The assumption here is that a group of right thinking individuals sat around a table in what one presumes was a discussion of some measurable intellect and came up with this as the theme for the 2014 carnival season – Spicemas the MECCA of Calypso and Soca. The capitalization of […]
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THE MADE IN GRENADA SHOW RETURNS FOR CARNIVAL 2014
During the 2002 and 2003 Carnival seasons an innovative and creative idea gave birth to the concept of a Made In Grenada Show. Back then it was essentially a total local showcase featuring 40 Local Artistes, Local Food and Local Drinks in a sensational celebration of all things Grenadian. While […]
Stephen ‘Spinbreak” Alexander
The family of Stephen “Spinbreak” Alexander who served as Grenada’s Honorary Consul General in New York during the period 1995 to 1996 will like to inform the general public especially the Grenadian Community that he passed away on April29th 2014. He is survived by his wife and children and a […]
4Life introduces products & employment opportunities in Grenada
By Gerry Hopkin A special line of products, under the 4Life Transfer Factor brand, would be launched at the Grenada Trade Centre in Morne Rouge, St. George, on Wednesday, April 30 at 4:30 pm. Mr. Melvaughn Coutain, a naturopathic consultant and martial arts instructor, who is also the lead distributor […]
The Made In Grenada Person of the Month – April 2014
After a one year absence the, Made In Grenada Person of the Month, returns beginning January 2014. The Award will feature persons in the field of entertainment, arts, culture, sports and community development. The purpose of the award is to bring National prominence to persons who through their everyday efforts, […]
Grenadian jobs promised with hotel project to start by year-end
St George’s, Grenada, April 27, 2014: A Grenadian businessman, who is part of a group planning to invest in hotel construction on the island, has said that work on the first project should begin before year-end. Danny Fakhre, a ship owner and international meat and livestock trader, was quoted in […]
NEW MEDIA LAUNCH DATE FOR SPICEMAS CORPORATION
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, April 25, 2014: The Spicemas Corporation‘s media launch schedule for 29 April has been further postponed to Tuesday 6 May. The media launch is for the purpose of unveiling the plans for carnival 2014 and the SMC’s activities going forward to the actual week of celebrating Spicemas […]
JAMAICA THE TREND SETTER
By Neals J. Chitan As the largest of the English speaking island nations of the Caribbean, Jamaica has historically been a leader and trend setter to the smaller islands, and what a trend to set this time!! Caribbean New Now contributor Garfield L. Angus in his recent article “Crime […]
THE KING OF JAB ON THE ROAD AGAIN
After a sterling performance on Friday February 28th, 2013 at the International Soca Monarch, the universally acknowledged King of Jab, Wilt ‘Tallpree’ Cambridge, is about to embark on another extensive tour. Tallpree’s performance as a finalist in the Groovy Monarch competition (his 8th overall Finals appearance) is considered by some one […]
No prosecution of man accused of assault on former Grenada PM and others
St George’s, April 9, 2014 – A man accused of deliberating trying to drive his vehicle into a public meeting of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) will not face prosecution, a Grenada newspaper has reported. The driver, Tyrone Thomas, was charged with assault following complaints to police from four […]
SGU’s Department of Bioethics Delivers Crash Course in Conscious Discipline
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA (March 4, 2014) – Can a family and the community be trained to create a positive environment within which children can reach their potential? Dr. Barbara Landon, among a growing group of psychologists and behaviorists, thinks so – and is offering free, intense, training to a diverse […]
PURELY GRENADIAN
On Friday February 28th, Grenadians around the world were glued to their television sets, tablets, PCs etc. as they rallied behind another son of the soil as he attempted to win a major International Soca competition. Also in the running was Cultural Ambassador Tallpree as he made his 8th appearance […]
SGU actively recruiting more Canadian students
By Lincoln Depradine Toronto, March 3, 2014 – St George’s University is continuing an active campaign to recruit more Canadian students to SGU. University officials have made regular visits to Canada, including the latest which ended earlier this week. “We are trying to build the Canadian market,’’ SGU’s Colin Dowe […]
Former Grenada minister commends “exceptional talent’’ of Mr Killa, Tallpree
St George’s, March 2, 2014 – A former Grenada culture minister would like to see a future local band touring with soca performers such as Mr Killa and Tallpree. The two Grenadian artistes, who participated in weekend carnival competitions in Trinidad, are “ambassadors’’ and “exceptional talents’’, said former minister Arley […]
The mimic men of Caracas
By Arley Gill The so-called Arab Spring has provided the world with a successful model of modern-day coup d’états. Granted, Egypt and those other Arab countries did not have western-style Westminster democracies. To those of us who live in countries where Westminster is practiced, attempted and is prominent, we said to […]
