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Grenada Government Plans to Buy back GRENLEC

ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA,Friday, September 27, 2013 – GIS: Government has formally advised Grenada Private Power of its intention to purchase the majority stake in GRENLEC. This notification follows a notice to Government by Grenada Private Power (GPP) on September 19, 2013 giving the Government of Grenada the first option to […]

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Grenada Board of Tourism launches staycation in Carriacou

ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, Thursday,September 26, 2013- GIS: On Wednesday, September 25th, the Sister Isle of Carriacou saw the launch of its very first Staycation Promotion dubbed ‘Staycation in Carriacou’. The promotion is an initiative of the Grenada Board of Tourism (GBT) that markets the Sister Isles of Carriacou and Petite […]

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Government unveils its new Billionaire Investor

ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, Thursday, September 26, 2013 – GIS:  Grenada could soon see the construction of three five star resorts along the coast of the world famous Grand Anse beach. Egyptian billionaire and businessman Naguib Sawiris is in discussion with government to invest in the island’s tourism sector. But Grenada’s […]

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NNP Discontinue the Free Barrel Program

ST GEORGE’S, Grenada: The Government of Grenada says that after consultation, it has been decided that, what is referred to as the “free barrel programme,” will be discontinued this year. Minister of Finance and Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell has been meeting throughout the week with officials of the business community, […]

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Discussions with the IMF progressing

ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA Wednesday, September 25, 2013: Government wishes to report significant progress in its discussions with the International Monetary Fund (the Fund) which concluded a mission to Grenada on September 13, 2013. The Fund has agreed to support Grenadain its “home grown programme” of fiscal adjustment and structural reforms. […]

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Former MP for St. Patrick East dies

Spiceislander.com has learned of the passing of former member of Parliament for St. Patrick’s East in Grenada Mr. Winston (Winty) Frederick.  Mr. Fredericks died last night at the St. George’s General Hospital after a short illness. Frederick won the St. Patrick’s East seat under the GULP in the 1990 general elections beating the […]

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RSF URGES GRENADA GG TO VETO INTERNET LAW

Dame Cécile La Grenade Governor-General St. George’s, Grenada, Dear Governor-General La Grenade, Reporters Without Borders, an international organization that defends freedom of information, would like to express to you its concern about parliament’s final approval of the Electronic Crimes Act on 9 September. We do not dispute the principle of this law […]

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Grenada’s Ambassador to United states Presents Credentials to President Obama

On  17th  September  2013,  His  Excellency  E.  Angus  Friday  presented  his  Letter  of  Credence  to  the       President of the United States of America, the Honourable Barack H. Obama, at a ceremony held at the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D. C. Ambassador Friday expressed the Government […]

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Interested Investors invited to submit expressions of interest in leasing of Government Estates

ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, Wednesday, September 18, 2013 – GIS: The process towards the commercialization of the government estates is ongoing. During the following week, notices will be posted in the newspapers and other media requesting that interested investors submit their Expressions of Interest in leasing the estates. Interested parties will […]

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Grenada Labour Force Survey 2013

ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA Monday, September 16, 2013: The Central Statistical Office of the Ministry of Finance and Energy, in collaboration with the OECS Secretariat and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Decent Work Team and Office for the Caribbean, will be conducting a Labour Force Survey in Grenada.  This Survey is […]

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Primary Health Care make early Major Impact

ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, Thursday, September 12, 2013 – GIS: A noticeable increase in the number of home visits to patients in need of healthcare services has boost the confidence level of the Grenada’s healthcare policy directors. The increase comes as the Ministry of Health and Social Security – Primary Health […]

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CARNIVAL 2013 MAS RESULTS

OLE MAS FEMALE CHARACTER 1st Place: Moreen Hartman Portrayal: “Up Under Me” From the Band: BG Production 2nd Place: Michelle Russell Portrayal: “The Devil’s Bride” From the Band: Antoine International 3rd Place: Elizabeth Taylor Portrayal: “Nannie Wine” From the Band: BG Production OLE MAS MALE CHARACTER 1st Place: Roland Guy […]