St. George’s, November 8, 2012 – For the second time in a week, Grenadian workers have taken to the streets of St. George’s in protest and demanding government’s intervention.
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REDEFINING THE LOCAL MEANING OF CULTURE
St.George’s Grenada, 7 November, 2012-After lengthy island-wide consultations, to both solicit public opinion and sensitize Grenadians on a National Cultural Policy, the Ministry of Culture has come up with a first draft.
TRANSFORMING THE LIVES OF GIRLS ACROSS THE COMMONWEALTH
London, England – Saturday November 03, 2012 To the sweet sounds of “Grenadians, May God Bless you” by Casimir Pitt and sung by Cyril Charles, the Annual Commonwealth Fair got off to a colourful start on Saturday November 3 rd at the Kensington Town Hall in London, United Kingdom.
MP claims Prime Minister “playing politics’’ with project
St. George’s, November 5, 2012 – In an ongoing show of support for their parliamentary representative, about 200 residents of Sauteurs attended the latest in a series of on-the-bloc pocket meetings organized by MP Joseph Gilbert.
GRENADA’S NY CONSULATE ASSISTS IN CLEAN UP
NEW YORK, November 1, 2012 – The Grenada Consulate in New York is acting as a facilitator between Grenadians affected by Hurricane Sandy and local communities, putting in-need people in touch with resources.
Union opposes idea of taxing more Grenadian workers
St. George’s, November 4, 2012 – One of Grenada’s leading trade unions has said that it will resist any attempt to lower the country’s personal income tax (PIT) threshold.
HURRICANE SANDY CLAIMS ELDERLY GRENADIAN
NEW YORK, November 3, 2012 – The Grenada Consulate in New York has confirmed that a Grenadian was among fatalities from Hurricane Sandy which battered the Tri-State area on Monday.
NDC not getting my vote, says former party chairman
St. George’s, November 2, 2012 – A former senior member of Grenada’s ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) has publicly declared that he will not support the party in general elections expected within a few months.
GRENCAP MOBILISING ASSISTANCE FOR HURRICANE VICTIMS
NEW YORK, November 2, 2012 – The Grenada Consulate and the GRENCAP United, the umbrella body of Grenadian organisations in New York, are mobilising assistance for Grenadian nationals affected by Hurricane Sandy.
The inaugural Grenada Olympia Expo happens on Saturday, Nov. 3
St. George’s; Friday, Nov. 2, 2012 – Folks are talking about the inaugural Grenada Olympia Expo, which will be happening tomorrow, Saturday, November 3, at the Grenada Trade Center in Grand Anse.
NNP Shadow Cabinet Minister for Tourism concerned
November 1st 2012 – Shadow Cabinet Minister for Tourism Mrs. Alexandra Otway- Noel is extremely concerned about the present state of the tourism sector and wants Government to be more aggressive in protecting this important sector.
Grenadian workers take to streets to protest job cuts
St. George’s, October 31, 2012 – Workers, angry at the prospect of losing their jobs, say the Grenada government itself should be dismissed and their leader warns that the administration of Prime Minister Tillman Thomas could pay a price at the next general election.
NNP Concerned over continued loss of Jobs
The New national Party is extremely concerned over what is now considered to be unsettling working arrangements at the Gravel and Concrete Queens Park plant. The workers are being treated with gross un-fairness and a lack of care and consideration by the company’s management and Government.
PM Thomas describes UAE energy meeting as “rewarding’’
St. George’s, October 28, 2012 – Prime Minister Tillman Thomas has described a recent energy meeting in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as “rewarding,’’ saying Grenada will be seeking support from IRENA in ongoing efforts at utilizing more renewable energy sources in the country.
Town Hall Meeting cancelled due to storm threat
The Town Hall Meeting scheduled for Sunday October 28, 2012 with Grenada’s Prime Minister Tillman Thomas has been cancelled due to the preparations underway for Hurricane Sandy.
