The crowning jewel of Grenada’s summer events is carnival, Spice Mas. The final two days of Spice Mas – Carnival Monday and Tuesday – are August 10 and 11.
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CULTURE, SPORTS, TOURISM EXPECTED TO PAY BIG DIVIDENDS
An observation – even a very casual one – of the work of the National Democratic Congress Government would undoubtedly reveal that in the past nine months, an inordinate amount of emphasis has been placed on our nation’s cultural, sports and tourism products. One of the government’s main reasons is […]
NAM Meeting in Cuba
HAVANA, Cuba, May 1, 2009 – Foreign Minister Hon. Peter David has held bi-lateral meetings with several delegations at the Ministerial Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in Havana.
LABOUR MINISTER APPEALS FOR PROACTIVE PARTNERSHIP
ST. GEORGE’S, May 1, 2009 – The current global economic and financial crisis should not be a reason for “unnecessary’’ firing of workers or for abandoning our commitment to the less fortunate of society, Labour Minister Glynis Roberts has said.
MP ROBERTS HELPS REUNITE SISTERS
Two Grenadian sisters, separated for nine months, have been reunited following the intervention of Hon. Glynis Roberts, NDC Member of Parliament and Minister of Labour and Social Services.
Opposition leader urges students to take precautions
Leader of the opposition, Dr. The right Hon. Keith Mitchell, is advising all Grenadian students in Mexico to take all the necessary precautions to protect themselves from the swine flu which has resulted in the death of persons who have contracted the virus. Dr. Mitchell says his prayers are with […]
MINISTRY OF HEALTH ACTIVATES INFLUENZA RESPONSE PLAN TO DEAL WITH SWINE FLU VIRUS
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, 27th APRIL 2009 _ two top Health officials in Grenada on Monday confirmed that the country is ready to deal with any potential outbreak of the Swine H1N1 influenza virus.
MT PARNASSUS ROAD OPENS
ST GEORGE’S GRENADA, 27TH APRIL 2009 The Ministry of Works continues to work steadfastly to get the Mt Parnassus Road in a motorable condition.
PARENTS INVITED TO DISCUSS MEXICO’S SWINE FLU VIRUS
St.George’s Grenada, Monday 27th April, 2009: Parents of students attending colleges in Mexico are invited to attend a forum with the Minister of Education and Human Resource Development, Hon. Franka Alexis-Bernadine on Tuesday 28th April at the Ministry of Education’s Conference room at 4;30pm, Botanical Gardens, Tanteen, St.George.
PROPOSAL FOR ASSOCIATION OF FEMALE POLITICIANS
Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 26, 2009 – Grenadian parliamentarian Glynis Roberts wants to see the formation of an Association of Caribbean Female Politicians. She floated the idea in a speech Sunday to a women’s meeting in Basseterre, St. Kitts.
GRENADA GOVERNMENT BANS POPULAR JAMAICAN ARTIST
The Government of Grenada has denied performance work permits to popular Jamaican Dancehall Artist Adija Palmer aka Vybz Kartel, and his band. The “red-hot” entertainer, whose controversial lyrics have brought him lots of media attention both in and out of Jamaica, was scheduled to perform a “rap-it-up” concert in Grenville […]
GCNA’S PROJECT COST OVERRUN OF MILLIONS AMONG WORRIES
St. George’s, April 24, 2009 – Government has cited a cost overrun of more than $7.5 million as among the “worries and fears’’ that have led to a move that could see the dissolution of the board of the Grenada Cooperative Nutmeg Association (GCNA).
Grenada Hotel & Tourism Association Names Culinary Team to Represent Grenada at the Taste of the Caribbean Competition 2009
After a minor hiccup which delayed the start of preparations for the GHTA Gourmet Evening held at the Dodgy Dock Restaurant & Bar – True Blue Bay Resort last Sunday, the chefs competing for a place on the team to represent Grenada at the Taste of the Caribbean Competition 2009, […]
FOREIGN AFFAIRS MINISTER ON 5TH SUMMIT OF THE AMERICAS
Foreign Affairs Minister Hon. Peter David has described the just concluded Fifth Summit of the Americas as a splendid success. Minister David on Monday commended the fact that the summit concluded without the expected war of words among the main players like Venezuela and the United States.
NNP – NDC need to stop taking revenge on Grenadians
We are appalled at the amount of disrespect and dislike this administration has been showing for the poor people of Grenada. This administration seems to be only seeking the interest of their party supporters and surrogates. Never before in history, under any former Government have we heard people cry out […]