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.
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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.
The New York Connection with Harold Pysadee
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Student’s death report sparks complaint and lawsuit threat in Grenada
St George’s, May 15, 2013 – A Grenadian journalist is complaining to media colleagues about threats of lawsuit he says he has received from J Cliff Ganus, a student representative at St George’s University (SGU).
Lawyer Arley to take up overseas assignment
St George’s, May 13, 2013 – Grenadian lawyer Arley Gill is expected to leave the country shortly to work in Dominica.
NDC Leader says NNP not ‘on the right track’
St George’s, May 13, 2013 – Former Prime Minister Tillman Thomas has a warning for Grenadians. He wants them to beware of the politics of the New National Party (NNP), which defeated Thomas’ incumbent National Democratic Congress (NDC) 15 – 0 in general elections on February 19.
Hundreds of Grenadians turn out to support GUIVA 18th annual gala
By Linda Straker More than 300 Grenadians many of whom are residing in nearby cities or states attended the 18th annual fundraising gala of the Grenadians United In Virginia which was held last Saturday night at the Royal Court yard.
PETNA Foundation to send mission team to Grenada next month
NEW YORK, May 10, 2013 – The United States-based PETNA Foundation is planning a mission to Grenada next month to assist the poor and disadvantaged on the island.
