New figures released by the World Health Organization and UNAIDS estimate the number of new HIV infections have declined each year by about 17% from 2001 to 2008, but for every five people infected, only two start treatment.
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Elevating visual arts in Grenada
Please visit our new discussion forum St. George’s, November 27, 2009 (GIS) – The Grenada Government wants to give more prominence to visual art, which it describes as a crucial part of the nation’s cultural industry.
Steady Progress reported on the Brizan/Perseverance Road
St. George’s, November 27, 2009 – Coordinator of the Brizan/Perseverance Road project, Patrick Martin, says his team is going into this weekend confident that they’ll meet next week’s promise of re-opening the road to limited traffic and pedestrian-use.
REGGAE and SOUL MUSIC LEGENDS in CONCERT AT B.A.M. on THANKSGIVING WEEKEND — NOV. 27 & 28
NYC; November, As New Yorkers prepare for yet another Thanksgiving, the creative folks of Jammins Entertainment family are set to present the classic Reggae Legends and Soul Legends in Concert Series — celebrations of nostalgia and the enduring talent of iconic artists whose work span generations.
FM DAVID SPEAKS TO INDIA AND CANADA FOR MORE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad, November 27, 2009 – Grenada’s Foreign Minister Peter David on Thursday continued his round of bilateral meetings in the margins of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) here.
AOSIS CALLS FOR CLEAR AMBITIOUS COMMITMENTS FROM DEVELOPED COUNTRIES
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad, November 26, 2009 – The Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) on Thursday voiced concerns over attempts to water down the results of the United Nations Climate Change Summit in Copenhagen next month.
Grenada/China housing agreement signing ceremony in St. Andrew
Please visit our new discussion forum St. George’s, November 26, 2009 – Top officials of Grenada and China will gather in St. Andrew on Friday, November 27, for an important event related to the construction of a number of new houses.
SVG Prime Minister Gonsalves commended for courage
St. George’s, November 26, 2009 – Vincentians have decided to remain with the Constitution adopted when their country gained Independence from Britain in 1979. They have rejected a proposed new one that was drafted by Grenadian Constitutional Lawyer, Dr. Francis Alexis.
FOREIGN AFFAIRS MINISTER MEETS WITH DELEGATIONS AT CHOGM
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad, November 25, 2009 – The Australian Government is proposing a pledge of $50 million Australian (US$46 million) to assist Grenada and other Caribbean Countries in several areas including climate change mitigation, agriculture, and small business development, among others.
Government committed to helping vulnerable
St. George’s, November 25, 2009 – Social Development Minister Sylvester Quarless has reiterated government’s commitment to helping the nation’s most vulnerable citizens, including close to 1,500 Grenadians whose applications for help is pending under the Public Assistance Programme.
GRENADA APPOINTS NEW HONORARY CONSUL TO MONTREAL
Montreal, Canada, November 24, 2009 – The Government of Grenada is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Leonard Wharwood, Jr. as Honorary Consul to Montréal, and the Province of Québec, Canada. The appointment is effective October 24, 2009.
Mastering journalism’s basics the basics
Please visit our new discussion forum An official of the OECS Secretariat has promised to explore the possibility of establishing formal regional training for media workers in the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States.
DR. MITCHELL COMPLIMENTS NAWASA
St. George’s, November 24th 2009: Leader of the Opposition and Parliamentary Representative for St. George’s North West, Dr. the Rt. Hon. Keith Mitchell has complimented NAWASA for what he considers to be an outstanding effort to meet the needs of the many people of his constituency who are severely affected […]
CG JAMES SAYS GLOBAL CHALLENGES PRESENT OPPORTUNITY FOR REGIONAL INTEGRATION
NEW YORK, November 23, 2009 – A Grenadian diplomat believes that regional political and economic unity are crucial more than ever, given the many global challenges being faced.
Improving the Health sector in Carriacou & Petite Martinique
Hillsborough, Carriacou, November 20th, 2009– The Grenada Government, which has made the delivery of services at home for people living on Carriacou and Petite Martinique one of its priorities, has outlined some of its plans in the area of health for the Sister Islands.
