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ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, Monday, July 22, 2013-GIS: Bringing the care back in Government, listening to the concerns of the people and unifying our nation at home and in the diaspora: this was the recurring message at the Grenada Town Hall meeting held in Brooklyn, NY, on Saturday night, July 20th.

Montreal, Canada, July 17, 2013  – The Honorary Consul for Grenada in Montreal, Mr. Leonard Wharwood Jr, will join forces with Playmas Montreal Cultural Association, the organizers of “A Taste of the Caribbean Festival”,

St George’s, July 21, 2013 – Former Prime Minister Tillman Thomas’s unwillingness to relinquish leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is fueled by concerns about deputy leader Nazim Burke taking over the reins of the party, a well-known Grenada political activist and commentator has said.

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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.

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.

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.

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 […]

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.

The Grenada government of Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell is downgrading the Consulate office in New York City to an Honorary Consular Office.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.