With less than 35 days for the population and housing census which is being conducted by the Central Statistical Office (CSO) in the Ministry of Finance, census awareness is picking up momentum within the population. There is a greater sense of urgency to ensure that all mechanisms and procedures are […]
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New York Connection With Harold Pysadee
Listen to the New York Connection with Harold Pysadee for April 9, 2011
FORMER PM CONTINUES CALL FOR REGIONAL APPROACH TO CLICO/BRITISH AMERICAN ISSUE
Friday 8th April 2011: Former Prime Minister and current Opposition Leader, Dr. the Rt. Honorable Keith Mitchell has once again called for a regional approach to the issue of Clico/British American. Dr. Mitchell made the statements while addressing members of the Grenville business community on Thursday.
OPPOSITION SAYS THE GRENADA MNIB NEEDS TO BE RESTRUCTURED
Friday 8th April 2011: Member of Parliament for St. Andrew North East and Shadow Minister of Agriculture Honorable Roland Bhola, has called for an evaluation of the original mandate of the Grenada Marketing and National Importing Board (GMNIB) as a well as a restructuring of the organization.
FCC Shut down Brooklyn Pirate Radio Station
The FCC raided an FM gospel radio station operating in Brooklyn, New York on Wednesday. The station has been illegally operating for almost one year providing 24 hours of gospel programming.
Trump: Grandma Says Obama Was Born in Kenya
Speaking on MSNBC, Donald Trump was asked why he continues to focus Obama’s birth certificate, as the main issue in America today is the fiscal crisis. After brandishing his credentials, and saying he probably would make a decision on a presidential run by June, he said it is critical the […]
PRIME MINISTER DELIGHTS 4HERS AT TWO SCHOOLS
ST.GEORGE’S, GRENADA, APRIL6th, 2011_ The faces of students at the St. Michaels R.C and St. Patrick’s R.C schools lit up today as Prime Minister Hon. Tillman Thomas presented two power tillers, two bags of fertilizer and a quantity of seeds each, to the school’s 4-H clubs. The Prime Minister challenged […]
CARICOM and Italy to sign MOU
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and Italy will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at strengthening political, scientific and technical relationships and promoting development co-operation partnership between the two parties.
TAWU represented at historic first World Congress in Athens
Athens, Greece, April 6, 2011 – Veteran Grenadian trade unionist, Senator the Hon. Chester Humphrey, is currently in Athens, Greece, attending the 16th World Congress of the World Federation of Trade Unions (WFTU). Sen. Humphrey is President General of the militant Technical & Allied Workers’ Union (TAWU) of Grenada, […]
Activities marking the 46th anniversary of the Lions Club
The Lions Club of St George’s continues to host activities marking its 46th year anniversary celebration in Grenada.
OPPOSITION PARTY MEETS WITH FARMERS IN CLOZIER ST JOHN
The New National Party Opposition continues its series of meetings with farmers and other segments of society around the island. The latest meeting took place on Wednesday 30th March as a team from the party met with the farmers and residents of the Clozier Community in St. John. Dr. Mitchell […]
Revamped Trust makes presentation to Cabinet.
The Grenada National Trust made a presentation to Cabinet on April 4th, 2011, as a means of strengthening the partnership between government and the body responsible for heritage matters on the island. In November 2010, following the Tri-centennial celebrations, a vigorous effort was made to resuscitate the Trust. An AGM […]
Dr. Nicole L. Phillip Receives UWI Distinguished Alumni Award
PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD, April 4, 2011 – On Saturday, April 2, the University of the West Indies Alumni Association of the St. Augustine campus held an awards ceremony as part of the campus’ 50th Anniversary celebrations. This Gala event celebrated the successes of those adjudicated to be among the […]
NDC Holds Family Fun Day at Levera
St. George’s, April 4, 2011 – Top NDC officials, including Leader Tillman Thomas and General Secretary Peter David, joined the rank and file of the party and supporters at an “enjoyable’’ Family Fun Day in Levera, St. Patrick, on Sunday, April 3. Prime Minister Thomas, who is also MP for […]
MAN APPREHENDED FOR ROBBERY WITH VIOLENCE
The Royal Grenada Police Force has made another arrest in the spate of Robbery with Violence offences occurring in recent months.
