The road map for the removal of Visa restrictions imposed by Canada has been presented to the OECS High Commissioner in Ottawa His Excellency Brendon Browne.
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Under 23 netball Team in Nevis
The Grenada Under 23 netball team returned to the island on Monday July 6, 2009 after five days of intense competition at the ECCB OECS Under 23 Netball Tournament held in Nevis. Unlike the usual round robin format of the past, this year the teams which represented eight different countries […]
MINISTER BURKE TO ATTEND 65TH MEETING OF MONETARY COUNCIL
Minister of Finance, Hon. Nazim Burke, will leave Grenada on Thursday July 9th, 2009 to attend the 65th Meeting of Eastern Caribbean Central Bank’s Monetary Council which takes place on Dominica on Friday July 10th, 2009.
AIR JAMAICA’S BAJAN STIMULUS
From Bevan Springer, New York Amsterdam News NEW YORK (July 9, 2009) – With summer airfares to the Eastern Caribbean out of the reach of many travelers in today’s recession, Bajans are smiling all the way to Barbados, their island home, thanks in large measure to Jamaica’s state-run carrier. Or maybe not […]
It’s D-Day for TEAM Grenada in the CONCACAF Gold Cup
It’s D-Day for TEAM Grenada in the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Game time is 7pm at RFK Memorial Stadium in DC. Team meeting in progress and the players leave the hotel at 4:30p for crucial game against Haiti.
Grenada welcomes its first resident, Brazilian Ambassador
Grenada will welcome its first resident, Brazilian Ambassador on Thursday July 09th 2009 , when Ambassador -Designate Paulo Wagner De Miranda presents his credentials to Governor General Sir Carlyle Glean.
United Nations Executive Board of the CDM Holds 48th Meeting at St. George’s University
Monday 6th July, 2009: St. George’s University (SGU) is partnering with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Government of Grenada by hosting the 48th Executive Board Meeting of the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM).
Former Minister for Health Mrs. Ann David-Antoine, is expressing disappointment
ST. GEORGE’S: Former Minister for Health Mrs. Ann David-Antoine, is expressing disappointment and shock at the way the NDC administration has handled the World Bank project for the construction of the Gouyave Medical Centre. She said despite the commitment given by the new Minister, that the facility will be completed […]
Wake and Viewing for Joachim “Sony” Mark
Thursday, July 2, 4pm – 9pm Andrew Torregrossa & Sons Funeral Home 2265 Flatbush Ave, (Between Ave. R and Fillmore) Brooklyn, New York 11234. Friday, July 3, 9:30am Funeral Service atSaint Fortunada Roman Catholic Church 2609 Linden Blvd & Crescent St.Brooklyn, New York 11208 Interment Friday, July 3St. John’s […]
St. George’s University hosts Liverpool Legends
St. George’s University, Grenada last Tuesday hosted the Liverpool Legends at a sumptuous cocktail reception held at Caribbean House on the True Blue Campus.
GREP SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAMMES DUBBED A SUCCESS
Hillsborough:- Forty-two persons in Carriacou are now better equipped in computer skills, food preparation and sewing thanks to the Grenada Rural Enterprise Programme (GREP) who sponsored skills training in those three areas over a three months period.
The Passing of Well Known Grenadian Joachim Mark
Mrs. Bernice Mark is sad to report the passing of her husband Joachim “Sony” Mark on Friday June 27, 2009 at Brookdale Hospital in Brooklyn, New York after a prolong illness. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Grenada Meets Antigua in Gold Cup Warm Up
Grenada will play Antigua in a football friendly on Sunday June 28 at the Football and Athletics stadium at Queens Park from 6pm. This is as the team prepares for the Gold Cup tournament to be played in the United States.
Michael Jackson, King Of Pop, Dies
By Neda Ulaby NPR News Dave Hogan / Getty Images Despite recent controversies, in many minds, Michael Jackson will always be considered a pop genius. All Things Considered, June 25, 2009 – Singer Michael Jackson, the man known as the King of Pop to legions of fans around the globe, […]
MWAG to make donation to Cedars home for battered woman
The Media Workers Association will on Thursday June 25th donate a quantity of perishable food items and cleaning substances to the Cedars Home for battered women.
