NEW YORK (May 25, 2009) – The scriptures teach us that there is safety in the multitude of counselors, and following a recent visit to the Dutch Caribbean territory of St. Maarten I got the impression that tourism leaders there – from the director of tourism to the head of a […]
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NAWASA’s Poster Competition Presentation Ceremony
The National Water & Sewerage Authority (NAWASA) had a poster display on Thursday March 26, 2009 as part of the activities in observance of World Water Day 2009. This activity saw the participation of selected schools across the island.
GRENADA’S CLIMATE CHANGE LEADERSHIP PRAISED BY COP 15 PRESIDENT
Mr. Thomas Becker, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Climate and Energy in Denmark, visited Grenada on Monday May 18, 2009 to discuss Denmark’s hopes for the upcoming 15th Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework on the Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC) – COP 15 […]
GOVERNMENT STRENGTHENS NADMA OPERATIONS
The Government of Grenada has taken steps to strengthen the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA) with the appointment of a new National Disaster Coordinator.
PRIME MINISTER TIILMAN THOMAS ATTENDS FORTY-NINTH MEETING OF OECS AUTHORITY
Prime Minister Hon. Tillman Thomas left Grenada today, at the head of a four member delegation, to attend the 49th Meeting of the OECS Authority from 20-22 May, 2009 in the British Virgin Islands. Members of the delegation include Foreign and Tourism Minister Hon. Peter David, Grenada’s Ambassador at Large […]
NO LONGER A DISTANT MEMORY- ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION RE-INTRODUCED IN CARRICOU
The Livestock Division of the Ministry of Agriculture introduces the Artificial Insemination Project in Carriacou and Petit Martinique.
NUTMEG SECTOR STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP
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).
‘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
