Tuesday, November 11, 2008 – Kingston, Jamaica: Digicel, proud sponsor of West Indies cricket, today announced that it has purchased the broadcast rights for the three West Indies vs. Pakistan one day international matches (ODIs) taking place in Abu Dhabi on November 12th, 14th and 16th, which will be aired […]
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BA says Grenada remains among preferred destinations
LONDON, UK, Nov 11, 2008 – Grenada continues to be a preferred destination for British Airways despite a gloomy outlook due to the global economic crisis, according to BA officials.
Digicel Introduces BlackBerry Pearl FLIP To customers across the Caribbean
Kingston, Jamaica and Waterloo, ON – Digicel and Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced the availability of the BlackBerry® Pearl™ Flip 8220, the first BlackBerry® smartphone to come in the popular flip form factor.
WORK STARTS ON FARM ROADS IN ST. ANDREWS
St. George’s, Grenada, November 11, 2008: The Grenada government has signed a contract with Grenada Pavement and Construction Company for the rehabilitation of 2,513.42 feet of farm roads at Boulonge, St. Andrew’s.
Grenadians in Toronto help Cuba with hurricane rehabilitation
Toronto, November 10, 2008: Cuba’s top diplomat in Toronto is confident his country will rebound from the ravages of four hurricanes that have battered the Spanish-speaking Caribbean nation since September.
NATIONAL FOOD SECURITY COMMITTEE BEGINS WOK ON NATIONAL PLAN
St. George’s, Grenada, November 10, 2008_The Cabinet appointed National Food Security Committee (NFSC) has started developing a comprehensive Food Security Plan. The Committee, chaired by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, Mrs. Gemma Bain-Thomas, has representation from the public and private sectors and non-governmental organizations.
EPA SERVICES AND INVESTMENT SENSITIZATION SEMINAR
Monday, November 10, 2008, St. George’s: The Ministry of Finance, Planning, Economic Development, Foreign Trade, Energy and Cooperatives in collaboration with the Commonwealth Secretariat’s “Hub and Spokes Project” will be conducting a seminar on the above captioned subject.
Former NDC Toronto Support calls for deepen involvement
Toronto, Canada, November 9, 2008:- Supporters of Grenada’s ruling National Democratic Congress must tighten their bonds of solidarity and deepen their involvement in the party, says the former chairman of the NDC Toronto Support Group.
Sen Peters calls for the establishment of National Drug Regulatory Authority
Hon. Ann Peters, Minister of State in the Ministry of Health, has called for the establishment of a National Drug Regulatory Authority that can influence policies on drugs and other health related policy issues.
COMMONWEALTH HELPS STRENGTHEN DECISION-MAKING CAPABILITY
St. George’s, Grenada, November 7, 2008_ The Commonwealth Foundation is assisting the Grenada government to strengthen its decision making capability to enable improved policy solutions and service delivery.
NNP Perspective week ending November 7th, 2008 – “A leper can never change his skin”.
St. George’s, Grenada – November 7, 2008:- October 25th 2008 (Thanksgiving Day) has now come and gone. This day was established by the NNP Government in 1985 as an official holiday to remind us of the sacrifices made in rescuing us from the bondage of the brutal dictatorship that took […]
Oppostion Leader Calls For Sitting of the Parliament
St. George’s, Grenada – November 6, 2008: Leader of Her Majesty’s Opposition Dr. the Rt. Hon. Keith Mitchell says that he is surprised that the new government has not been convening parliament as often as they wanted it to be convened, when they were in opposition.
CABINET APPOINTED COMMITTEE CONTINUES WORKPLAN
St. George’s, Grenada – November 6, 2008: The Cabinet Advisory Committee meets weekly to carry out the mandate given by the Executive of the State. Thus far numerous Contracts and Agreements have been reviewed and recommendations submitted for the consideration of the Prime Minister.
PM Congratulates Obama
St. George’s, Grenada – November 6, 2008: The Government and people of Grenada are extremely elated over your amazing election as the 44th President of the United States of America and do offer you our sincere congratulations.
PRIME MINISTER SAYS 2009 BUDGET “PIVOTAL”
St. George’s, Grenada – November 6, 2008: “Strengthening economic management and building a platform for sustained prosperity” is the theme for the 2009 budget which Prime Minister Hon. Tillman Thomas describes as pivotal.
