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.
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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.
NDC Editorial – MINISTRY OF HEALTH HAS TAKEN THE RIGHT POSITION
No one should doubt the determination of the Grenada’s NDC Government to solve the country’s health problems. Over the last several months since taking office, the government has hired doctors, provided training in oncology and other specialist upgrading to nurses, and it’s negotiating for more health professionals and more modern […]
Grenada’s ruling NDC wants women to take a larger leadership role
Kingstown, St. Vincent, March 15, 2009 – A senior female executive member of Grenada’s ruling National Democratic Congress party wants women to take a larger leadership role in the affairs of their countries and the Caribbean.
NDC’s Congratulatory Message to Antiguan Leader
ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, March 13, 2009 – The National Democratic Congress extends congratulations to the United Progressive Party (UPP) and its leader, Honourable Baldwin Spencer, on being re-elected to government in Antigua and Barbuda.
AMBASSADOR STEPHEN FLETCHER – CARIFORUM REPRESENTATIVE
BRUSSELS, Belgium, March 12, 2009 – Grenada’s Ambassador to the European Union, Ambassador Stephen Fletcher, has been selected by the grouping of CARIFORUM Ambassadors in Brussels to be the Regional Representative on the Centre for the Development of Enterprise (CDE).
Police Shooting Confirmed
The Royal Grenada Police Force confirms a shooting incident in the Hope Vale area of St. George’s. The incident occurred this morning, March 11th 2009, at around 10.20 during an operation conducted by members of the Drug Squad of the R.G.P.F.
The Grenada Revolution – an undying legacy
By Gerry Hopkins (hopkinsgerry@gmail.com) Toronto, March 6, 2009. MARCH 13, 2009 will mark the 30th anniversary since the Grenadian people, led by Maurice Bishop’s New Jewel Movement (NJM), indigenously took the destiny of their country into their own hands and gave birth to the first and only bloodless […]
