Monday 23rd May, 2011: The farmers of St Patrick have called for a concerted effort by all concerned, to assist them with the marketing of their produce. The call came as the farmers and business owners of St. Patrick met with a team from the Opposition New National Party (NNP) […]
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Tripartite approach suggested for pushing regional integration
St. George’s, May 22, 2011 – Labour Minister, Hon. Glynis Roberts, has said that the efforts at further Caribbean integration must not only be championed by governments, but also by trade unions and non-governmental groups such as private sector organizations.
Promoting Spicemas and 2011 Carnival innovations
Toronto, May 21, 2011 – A group of Grenadian cultural officials and artistes, including calypsonians, is in Toronto for the launch of Spicemas 2011.
Protest now hitting Europe
MADRID — Thousands of Spaniards defied a ban on a pre-election demonstration and mounted a protest camp in the heart of the Spanish capital to express anger at political parties and the country’s handling of the economic crisis. The crowds packed Puerta del Sol square overnight Thursday and pledged to […]
OECS Leaders Summit as a water-shed event for the sub region
Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Dr. Ralph Gonsalves, sees the 2011 OECS Leaders Summit as a water-shed event for the sub region, grappling with the effects of the global economic climate.
Grenada Police detained 23 year old man
Police have detained a 23 year old man in the investigation of a chopping incident on Wednesday. 34 year old Dolorie Francis is nursing wounds at the general hospital following the incident which occurred in Mt. Reule, St. Patrick.
OPPOSITION CALLS FOR A COMPROMISE IN THE INTEREST OF CCC WORKERS
St. George’s, Grenada, May 19th 2011: Members of the Her Majesty’s Opposition are calling on the Government to come to a speedy settlement with Consolidated Contractors so that workers previously employed by the company can return to work.
Grenada’s Opposition calls for compromise in the interest of CCC Workers
St. George’s, Grenada May 19th, 2011: Members of the Her Majesty’s Opposition are calling on the Government to come to a speedy settlement with Consolidated Contractors so that workers previously employed by the company can return to work.
Annual ICT festival and exposition announced
St. George’s, May 18, 2011 (GIS) – The Grenada Government, which has positioned information and communication technology (ICT) as one of the pillars for further developing the economy, plans on hosting a national ICT festival annually.
OUTSTANDING CARIBBEAN CITIZEN TO RECEIVE CARIBBEAN TOURISM ORGANIZATION’S MOST PRESTIGIOUS AWARD
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (May 17, 2011) –A virtual lifetime of high performance, dedicated service to his country and the Caribbean, will be rewarded when the international agency responsible for the Caribbean’s tourism development, the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) presents its most prestigious award to one of Grenada’s finest hospitality practitioners.
Volunteers needed for maroon at Hindsey School
St. George’s, May 17, 2011 – The St. George’s Anglican School (SGAS) on Church Street is looking for community volunteers to assist with a school project this Saturday.
Grenada participating in regional tripartite talks in Barbados
St. George’s, May 17, 2011 – A high-powered local delegation is in Barbados representing Grenada at a regional meeting of government, the private sector and trade unionists.
AMERICAN AIRLINES AWARDS MAURICE BISHOP INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FOR IMPROVED CUSTOMER SERVICE
FORT WORTH, Texas – American Eagle employees at Maurice Bishop International Airport (GND) celebrated a customer service victory this week as American Airlines announced the top five airports to be honored for improved customer experience and innovative problem solving for the first quarter of 2011. The program is called the […]
THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH IS PLAGUED WITH A SHORTAGE OF MEDICAL STAFF
In April, 2011, The Government of Trinidad and Tobago (GOTT) Health Minister Therese Baptiste-Cornelis, said that as at December 2010, there was a shortage of 275 medical staff, 2,517 nurses and 161 pharmacists, making a total shortage of 2,953 personnel in the health sector. The GOTT last year put out […]
IS GOVERNMENT DISCRIMINATING AGAINST A SMALLER GROUP
After reading the Editorial in “The New Today” of March 11, 2011 and Listening to The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Finance, I write again on this subject, this time to ask the Constitutional question about DISCRIMINATION.
