As of May 29th 2009 the Point Salines International Airport will be renamed the Maurice Bishop International Airport. Plans for the official ceremony carded for May 30th were disclosed on Tuesday, during a press conference hosted by Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation Honorable Peter David and supported by members […]
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Police to clamp down on illegal firearms
Commissioner of Police Mr. James Clarkson has instructed the Divisional Commanders of the Royal Grenada Police Force to immediately and aggressively respond to the indiscriminate use of firearms across the country.
It’s Time to Talk” Say US Lawmakers by Patricia Grogg
HAVANA, (IPS) – Seven Democratic congresspersons from the U.S. concluded that it is possible to talk about any issue with Cuba and that “it is time” to do so, at the end of a five-day visit during which they met with both Raúl and Fidel Castro.
FIRST CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL BANK DONATES SCALE TO GENERAL HOSPITAL
The Neonatal unit at the General Hospital now has a new scale for monitoring the weight of babies who are born prematurely. The scale was donated to the hospital by First Caribbean International Bank following a recommendation by an employee of the bank Lucy Walters and her Husband Terrence, who […]
MINISTER OF WORKS PLEASED WITH APPROVAL RATE OF BUILDING PERMITS
The Physical Planning Unit has taken measures to rectify longstanding complaints from builders and others involved in the construction industry. The complaint of the slow processing of building permits has been identified as a burning issue in Grenada and other countries of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS).
Pysadee Outreach School Supplies to the Needy Children
The Pysadee Outreach program will continue it distribution of school supplies to needy children in Grenada in August. Mr. In the past they has distributed school supplies to hundreds of children in several parishes.
Thanks For Supporting Grenada
Janet Johnson & Friends in NY express their sincere thanks and appreciation to all who participated and attended the Fundraising Tea Party “with a difference” last Sunday April 5 at St. Gregory the Great Parish School; this fundraiser was in aid of Meribeau Hospital Pediatric Unit in Grenada.
Region Cautious on Free Trade with Canada by Peter Richards
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, (IPS) – Two years ago, newly elected Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper acknowledged his country’s neglect of the Caribbean in recent years. Now, as he gets ready for talks with Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders ahead of the Apr. 17-19 Summit of the Americas here, regional leaders […]
Foreign Minister Offers Condolences to People of Guyana on the Death of Former President Janet Jagan
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada, March 28, 2009 – Minister of Tourism and Foreign Affairs, Hon. Peter David offered condolences to the Government and people of Guyana on the death of former President Janet Jagan, who died on Saturday.
AMBASSADOR BULLEN’S DEATH MOURNED
ST. GEORGE’S, March 27, 2009 – The National Democratic Congress wishes to express condolences to Mrs. Ceilia Bullen and family on the passing of diplomat, G.R.E. Bullen.
AMBASSADOR GAIRY PRESENTS CREDENTIAL TO PRESIDENT HU JINTAO
BEIJING, China, March 27, 2009 – Grenada’s Ambassador to China, Her Excellency Marcelle Gairy was among diplomats who presented credentials to Chinese President Hu Jintao on Friday. The new ambassadors to China from Grenada, Turkmenistan, Greece, Tonga, Syria, Georgia and Turkey were presented to the Chinese President.
GRENADIAN NURSES OFFERED TRAINING IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
LONDON, UK, March 26, 2009 – Grenadian nurses in several disciplines may be in a position to enhance their skills with the offer of cooperation between Grenada and London South Bank University, Faculty of Health and Social Care.
NACC’s Annual Franchise Conference & Trade Expo in Brooklyn focuses on recession resistant franchising
Brooklyn, NY: With many franchises in over 75 industries proving to be “recession resistant,” the New American Chamber of Commerce (NACC) has aptly decided to focus on franchising opportunities in its 3rd Annual Franchise Business Conference & Trade Expo, to be held on Saturday, March 28, 2009 from 9 a.m. […]
Media Slip-Up Draws Wrath of Regulators By Peter Richards
PORT OF SPAIN, (IPS) – Everyone concedes that the media got it wrong that day. But a decision by the Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (TATT) to launch a formal investigation is raising fears that the incident is being used to clamp down on press freedom here.
Air Jamaica Announces Changes to Meal Service in Economy Class
March 20, KINGSTON—Effective May 1, Air Jamaica will offer its Economy Class passengers a complimentary packaged snack, instead of the current meal service. Tea, coffee, soft drinks and juices will be complimentary and passengers will be able to purchase alcoholic beverages as desired. Complimentary champagne will be discontinued.
