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20th Florida Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Cruise Conference & Trade Show

ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, Friday, October 11, 2013 –  The 20th Florida Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Conference and Trade Show ended on Friday, October 4, 2013, with an impressive display of Cartagena’s rich cultural history.  Cruise executives of various rank, and at all levels of the cruise hierarchy, held meetings with […]

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Grenada participates in the 192nd session of the Unesco Executive Board

ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, October 08, 2013 – GIS:Senator the Honourable Simon Stiell, Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries and Environment, addressed the meeting of the fifty-eight-Member Executive Board of UNESCO, currently taking place in Paris, FRANCE. Responsible for Education, Science, Culture, and Communication and Information, UNESCO is […]

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Minister of Education Declares New Wing at SJC Open

ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, Tuesday, October 8, 2013 – GIS: The new administrative wing at the St. Joseph’s Convent (SJC), St. George’s was officially handed-over in a ceremony held on October 8, 2013 at the school compound. The new structure, located where the old administrative building once sat, now comfortably houses […]

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Morocco recommits to helping Grenada in economic development

St George’s, October 2, 2013 – The Kingdom of Morocco has expressed commitment to ongoing assistance to Grenada in several areas, including agriculture, the provision of more scholarships to Grenadian students, and in agro-processing research. Moroccan officials outlined their position during a visit to the country by a four-member Grenada […]

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POLICE INVESTIGATE CHOPPING INCIDENT IN ST. George’s

Police are investigating the circumstances in which a 29 year old resident of Boca, St. George, got his right wrist was amputated. The alleged incident occurred about 3:00 pm on Monday 30th September, 2013 at Boca, St. George. The victim, Jaward Bridgeman, told members of the Criminal Investigation Department, that […]

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Chores returns to Grenada in October

ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, Tuesday,October 01, 2013 – GIS: One of the most visible medical organizations in the world will return to Grenada this week to provide free specialist clinical services to Grenadians. Children Health Organization Relief and Educational Services (CHORES) are expected in Grenada as early as Wednesday, to begin […]

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Rev. Matthew Ray Funeral

The family of the late Rev. Matthew Rae announced the funeral arrangement for their dearly beloved. FUNERAL & VIEWING AT GRACE FUNERAL CHAPEL:   Thursday, October 3, 2013 VIEWING:   10:00am -11:00am SERVICE:    11:00am – 12noon GRACE FUNERAL CHAPEL:    607 North Conduit Blvd., Brooklyn, NY 11208 PHONE # OF CHAPEL:    (718) 235-8088 […]

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The Passing of Rev. Matthew Rae

Rev. Matthew Rae, prominent in the Grenada community of New York for over 60 years, died on Friday after several weeks of hospitalization and resting at his home. He was 89. The sad news was announced by Anne, one of his nieces. Rae was born in the Village of Adelphi, […]

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1200 Jobs Generated by Sandals Grenada

ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, Thursday, September 26, 2013 – GIS: The ongoing expansion and upgrading works at Sandals La Source in Grenada has now generated 1200 jobs and continues to make a significant contribution toward reducing the island’s unemployment figures. Speaking at a time when the regional and global economy continues […]