The 2nd workshop for the development of Nutmeg Sector Strategy for Grenada was held on Tuesday the 19th & Wednesday the 20th of April, 2009, at the Grenada National Stadium conference room. This strategy is being developed using the International Trade Centre (ITC).
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‘Spice Mas’ launches in Brooklyn – By Nelson A. King
A number of leading Grenada calysonians will this Sunday, May 24, headline the New York launching of “Spice Mas,” the national carnival.
Findings of Grenada’s Mutual Evaluation Review
The report on the findings from Grenada’s Mutual Evaluation Review that was held in October 2008, was presented to the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) 29th Plenary in Trinidad on May 8th 2009.
BIG WINNINGS AT NATIONAL LOTTERIES AUTHORITY
The National Lotteries Authority (NLA) proudly announces its customer-winnings for the month of April 2009 to the tune of Three Hundred and Twenty-Nine Thousand, Eighty-Eight Eastern Caribbean Dollars and Eighty-Nine Cents (EC$329,088.89), involving its four (4) current games, namely: Lotto, Super 6, Daily Pick 3 and Scratch.
Levera Resort Development Spearheads Beach Cleanup
As part of their continued commitment to enhancing the tourism product in the north of the island, the Levera Resort Development spearheaded a two-day cleanup on both Levera and Bathway beaches.
MOTHER OF TWO WINS BIG IN DIGICEL’S MOTHER’S DAY PROMOTION
Digicel the fastest-growing mobile operator in Grenada and the Caribbean has today announced the Grand Prize winner of its Mother’s Day Promotion. Digicel partnered with Columbian Emeralds International and True Blue Bay Resort to reward one lucky mother to a selection of Diamond and Emerald jewellery, dinner, US $100 credit […]
New Administration Manager at NAWASA
The National Water & Sewerage Authority is pleased to announce the confirmation of Mrs. Pansy Ventour to the post of Administration Manager effective May 1, 2009.
NAWASA Opens New Water Quality Laboratory
The National Water & Sewerage Authority (NAWASA) will officially open its New Water Quality Laboratory located on Observatory Road in St. George, on Tuesday May 19, 2009 at 10am.
Commissioner to deal with police officers operating public transportation
As a result of an incident that occurred on Wednesday 13th May at the St. George’s Bus Terminus Jason James, a 28 year old Mt. Gramby resident was arrested and formally charged. The charges were laid during the evening of Wednesday 13th May 2009
Police officer suspended
As a result of an incident that occurred during the early hours of Saturday 9th May 2009 in the Grand Anse area of St. George’s Wilfred Buckmire, a 39 year old resident of Perdmontemp in St. David’s was arrested and formally charged with indecent assault.
SYNNNAH SIGNS WITH US RECORD LABEL
NEW YORK, NY. — MAY. 13, 2009 — Grenadian Soca artist Synnnah (sin nah) has signed a licensing agreement with the Texas based record label ISV entertainment. Under terms of the agreement, The Company will release recordings from the artist as well as seek licensing for media outlets including feature […]
Spice Mas Launch 2009
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CBET, CHOICE HOTELS TO ADDRESS BARBADIAN HOTELIERS THURSDAY
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (May 12, 2009) – The regional entity Caribbean Business Enterprise Trust (CBET), headed by Barbadian management consultant Dr. Basil Springer, reports that it is teaming up with the international lodging company Choice Hotels International, to support hotels in the region.
AIR JAMAICA ANNOUNCES NEW BAGGAGE POLICY – FOR NEW YORK-GRENADA and NEW YORK-BARBADOS FLIGHTS
Click here for Pysadee Outreach video Kingston, Jamaica May 8, 2009 –Air Jamaica will implement a new policy for checked baggage on flights between New York and Grenada and New York and Barbados. Passengers travelling on these routes in Lovebird Economy class may now check one bag free of charge, […]
Environmental Monitoring a must for Caribbean Countries
Caribbean countries are some of the most environmentally fragile in the world. There is unquestionable evidence that man-made and natural activities contribute to environmental degradation. When one considers that in the Caribbean the environment is inextricably linked to our economic and social development, there is need for countries to have […]
