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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).

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 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.

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 […]

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 […]

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. 

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 […]

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). 

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.