Greater New York American Red Cross representatives accept check for Haitian Disaster Relief from NDC-NY Chapter At a special ceremony held in Brooklyn on Tuesday, January 27, 2009, the New York Chapter of Grenada’s National Democratic Congress party, donated a check in the amount of US$3,000.00 to the American […]
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Obama half-brother on drug charge
George Obama is the President’s younger half-brother The Kenyan half-brother of President Barack Obama has been arrested for alleged marijuana possession. George Obama was arrested in Nairobi with one joint of marijuana, police chief Joshua Omokulongolo said. “He is not a drug peddler. But it is illegal, it is […]
NDC MOURNING THE LOSS OF MARGARET PAYNE
St. George’s, December 31, 2009 – The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has expressed “deep sadness’’ on the passing of Mrs. Margaret Payne.
SECRETARY-GENERAL CONFERS WITH WORLD LEADERS ON CLIMATE CHANGE
New York, Dec 30 2009 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has been speaking to numerous world leaders on the heels of the historic United Nations conference in Copenhagen which recently wrapped up with nations reaching a political agreement on climate change. Following the summit’s end less than two weeks ago, […]
Invoking God’s blessings at Independence
New York, January 29, 2009: Grenada’s Consul General in New York, HON.Derrick James, says he is delighted that Bishop Vincent Darius is in the city to add a spiritual dimension to New York’s 35th anniversary of Grenada’s Independence.
SCHOOLS ATHLETIC SEASON IN CARRIACOU BEGIN
Athletes from all primary and secondary schools in Carriacou and Petite Martinique are busy engaging in a number of athletic events throughout the months of January and February.
NEW EQUIPMENT FOR PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
In keeping with government’s policy to improve the road network and general infrastructure of the island, the Public Works department within the Ministry of Carriacou & Petite Martinique Affairs has received two new machines, a backhoe and a stoneroller.
Prime Minister Welcomes Unesco Secretary General
ST.GEORGE’S, GRENADA _ Prime Minister Hon. Tillman Thomas has communicated his government’s full commitment to the United Nations Educational, Scientific Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) during a courtesy call by UNESCO Director General Koichiro Matsuura on Thursday.
President in Power Grab, Citizen Groups Say By Peter Richards
PORT OF SPAIN, (IPS) – As it stands now, the office of the president of Trinidad and Tobago is largely ceremonial. But if the draft document on a new constitution released by the Patrick Manning government last week is anything to go by, that could change dramatically.
Regional Economy Plan Mired in Crisis By Peter Richards
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, (IPS) – Even as Caribbean countries hope to present a more united front to confront the region’s growing economic woes, the current global recession has made this complex transition much harder, experts warn ahead of a special summit here at month-end.
‘Isle of Spice’ turns 35 – Massive events to commemorate anniversary
The Consulate General of Grenada in NY in collaboration with the 2009 Grenada Independence Anniversary Committee of New York will be celebrating the nation’s 35 independence anniversary from Jan. 31 through Feb. 7, 2009, with a series of activities.
CELEBRATION OF GRENADA’S 35TH ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE IN CARRIACOU
The Carriacou & Petite Martinique Independence Celebrations Committee is busy planning for the celebration of Grenada’s 35th anniversary of independence on the twin isle constituency.
Grenadian Nationals to celebrate Independence in Venezuela
Caracas January 19, 2009: Grenadian born nationals and their descendants will join with Grenadians around the world to celebrate the Nations thirty-fifth (35th) Anniversary of Independence under the national theme: ´´Celebrating 35 years of Grenadianism´´.
Lady Pansy Brathwaite dies
Toronto, January 18: The executive and members of the Toronto Support Group of the National Democratic Congress would like to express our deep sorrow to former Prime Minister Sir Nicholas Brathwaite and his family on the death of Lady Pansy Brathwaite.
Seventh Day Adventist Pastor to be Jamaica’s New Governor General
A veteran Seventh-day Adventist Church leader in the Caribbean is slated to be the sixth governor general of Jamaica, the island nation’s prime minister announced during a parliament meeting this afternoon. Patrick Linton Allen, 58, current president of the Adventist Church’s West Indies Union, will replace Governor General Sir Kenneth […]
