St. George’s, Grenada, July 11, 2013: Trade Union representative in the Senate Ray Roberts tells the government that it must engage the people in consultation the same way it pursued their votes to win the February 19, 2013 General elections.
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“Highest caliber’’ Ajamu show promised as tickets go on sale
St George’s, July 10, 2013 – Tickets go on sale next Monday, July 15, for what is expected to be one of the biggest shows of the 2013 carnival season.
Approximately thirty thousand dollars (EC$30,000.00) were raised through a national health telethon
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, FRIDAY, JULY 5, 2013 – Approximately thirty thousand dollars (EC$30,000.00) were raised by the Ministry of Health and Social Security, through a national health telethon in aid of healthcare, on July 4th.
THE LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION writes to juno Samuel
Re: The Renewal of Registration Cards and Planned De-Registration Dear Commissioner Samuel, I take note of your public pronouncement, made two days ago or on July 2, 2013, indicating that—as the soon-to-be lawful Chairman of ABEC—you intend to commence “re-registration” immediately following the passage into law of the ABEC […]
NEW IMANI COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
In a grand affair at the Grenada Trade Centre on Monday July 1, 2013, the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Ecclesiastical Affairs hosted the commencement ceremony for the first batch of youth, who will be starting their training, as part of The New IMANI programme.
Grenada Consulate in New York City to be Downgraded to an Honarary office
The Grenada government of Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell is downgrading the Consulate office in New York City to an Honorary Consular Office.
GRENADIAN HIGHLIGHTED AS PART OF CANADA DAY CELEBRATION
By Motiv-8 News File As part of the Canada Day Celebrations 2013, Canadian CTS TV aired its WEEKENDER Show on Saturday June 29th 2013, showcasing the achievements of immigrants who have contributed significantly to the life of the Canadian Society.
When good police have to enforce bad laws
By Lincoln Depradine Caribupdate Weekly June 26, 2013 A police officer’s job is an unenviable one. Imagine getting blame every day for something that ain’t your fault; like enforcing laws you never drafted and legislated and with which you may passionately disagree.
“Groove’’ is Calypso’s best chance of going international like Reggae
By Arley Gill St George’s, June 20, 2013: Calypso and its derivatives have made some sporadic forays outside its orbit but, to date, it cannot be said that it is truly international.
Grenada-Venezuela relations must stay on strong growth path
St George’s, June 20, 2013 – A former Grenada minister, who was part of negotiations that resulted in the signing of a maritime agreement between Grenada and Trinidad and Tobago in 2010, wants his country to now also engage Venezuela in maritime talks.
Senator Ray Roberts Called on Minister Responsible for NIS
June 17, 2013 – Labour Representative in the Senate, Ray Roberts has called on the Minister responsible for the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) Dr. Clarice Modeste-Curwen to reconsider her choice as Chairman of the Nation’s largest Financial Institution.
Happy Father’s Day
Fathers continue to hold an integral place in the family. It is therefore important to recognize and celebrate them. The presence of a father in the life of his children has a significant impact on them, so it is crucial for dads to establish and maintain a positive relationship with […]
Prime Minister Keith Mitchell address to the Nation June 12, 2013
Click here for the Prime Minister Address to the Nation Ladies and gentlemen, Sister and brothers – Fellow citizens, In just over 100 days, the Government for which you overwhelmingly and decisively voted, has succeeded in stopping the economic free-fall, bringing a semblance of order back into fiscal management, […]
Pumpkins Follow The Vine!!
By Neals Chitan The rise in crime and violence among teens in our 21st Century societies has reached epidemic proportions, seriously challenging; parents, school administrations, law enforcers and governments regionally and internationally.
Unused revenue office to be closed, Grenada paper reports
St George’s, May 31, 2013 – The Keith Mitchell government is pulling out of an arrangement under which the former NDC administration rented a ministry of finance revenue-collection office in Grand Anse, St George’s.
