BERLIN, Germany – Usain Bolt worked hard on his legend status with two world records as he entered the pantheon of global sports icons – still as carefree at the world championships as at the Olympics last year.
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NNP PERSPECTIVE – Freedom of speech under the NDC
The political games of the NDC continue and now it has infiltrated yet another sector of our lives; our culture. Undoubtedly, freedom of speech is threatened in this country, be it spoken Language, or words expressed through songs or through writing. We see the deliberate attempts to hinder freedom of speech […]
Soroptimists meet in Grenada
St. George’s, August 24, 2009: Volunteers involved in service organisations are “unsung heroes and heroines’’ to whom government is looking for help in the development of Grenadian youth, a senior government minister said Monday.
DIGICEL BERMUDA WEATHERED HURRICANE BILL IN FINE STYLE
HAMILTON, BERMUDA – AUGUST 22nd, 2009: The Digicel network has withstood the powerful forces of Hurricane Bill – despite the torrential rains, gale and hurricane force winds experienced across the island. Digicel is happy to report that 100% of its customer base was able to stay connected right throughout the […]
Grenada PM EXPRESSES CONDOLENCES TO Dr. GIBBS FAMILY
ST.GEORGE’S, AUGUST 21st, 2009_ Prime Minister Hon. Tillman Thomas has expressed his condolences to the Gibbs family on the passing of Dr. Lawrence Gibbs.
Prime Minister’s address to OECS economic union talks
ST.GEORGE’S, GRENADA _Grenada’s Prime Minister Tillman Thomas has reiterated his call for a “super national body” to govern the affairs of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) if meaningful economic union is to be achieved.
Cuban healthcare specialists in Grenada
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, New Health Minister, Sen. the Hon. Ann Peters, last Wednesday met with three healthcare specialists from the Republic of Cuba who will be joining the team of healthcare providers at the General Hospital and the Ministry of Health.
Opposition leader extends Condolences on the passing of the late Dr. Lawrence Gibbs
St. George’s, Grenada 19th August, 2009: Leader of Her Majesty’s Opposition, Dr the Right Honorable Keith Mitchell, and the members of the New National Party will like to extend condolences to the family and friends of the late Dr. Lawrence Gibbs, who passed away on Tuesday 18th August, 2009.
Grenada to Gain Travel Destination Portal Website
Grenada Hotel and Tourism Association announce development plans for a Travel Destination Portal Website to benefit GHTA member organisations and Grenadian tourism in general.
Win, run and raise money for REACH Grenada!
The charity REACH Grenada has launched a special competition to recruit a Grenadian National (and resident) to represent Grenada and run alongside fellow international REACH Grenada fundraisers in the ING New York City Marathon on 1st November 2009. The winner will receive a guaranteed place on the REACH Grenada marathon […]
Reflection and Ole talk – Anthony “Wendell” DeRiggs
Ole Talk is a popular West Indian term, steeped in tradition. Many regard it as light or idle chatter but it goes beyond that. There is serious Ole Talk which transcends idle conversations, exaggeration, or plain shooting from the mouth. It can involve talk on current events, politics, culture and […]
REACH Grenada provides touch-screen technology for children with Special Educational Needs
Grenada, August 18, 2009 – REACH Grenada has generously provided $2,065 for a new computer to greatly improve the quality of learning for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) at St Andrew’s Special School, Grenada.
Grenada’s Ambassador to the OAS elected as Chair of OAS Retirement and Pension Fund Committee
Her Excellency Gillian Bristol, Permanent Representative of Grenada to the Organization of American States (OAS), was elected as Chair of the OAS Retirement and Pension Fund Committee at a Regular Meeting of the Permanent Council, held at OAS Headquarters on 13 August 2009.
PM Thomas Welcomes Indian Culture Team
ST. GEORGE’S, AUGUST 17th, 2009_ Prime Minister Hon. Tillman Thomas on Monday welcomed the Indian Odisi Cultural group, led by Sangita Dash, to his Botanical Gardens office.
Grenada Carnival 2009 official results
The following are the results of the National and Parishes carnival show which concluded last Saturday.
