Christ Church, Barbados – Member States of the Caribbean Forum of African Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) States (CARIFORUM) and the European Community (EC) assembled in Barbados at the Sherbourne Conference Centre yesterday October 15, 2008 to commemorate the beginning of a new chapter in the history of their economic relationship […]
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Confronting an entrenched rich competitor of more than 100 years existence, picking up the pieces of a fledgling business following the ravages of a monster hurricane and keeping excited an army of thousands of loyal customers are all experiences of Digicel as five years of operations in Grenada as the […]
THREE STUDENTS WIN FIRST-EVER UN-YOUTUBE ONLINE VIDEO CONTEST ON HUNGER
Three university students from the United States will head to Ethiopia next month to film the work of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) after winning the first-ever online video competition organized by the agency and YouTube to raise awareness about global hunger.
ALEXIS WANTS SPECIAL URGENT PROTECTION FOR MORTGAGEES
With the crisis in financial markets digging in internationally, special measures should be put in place urgently to protect Grenadians from the painful loss of their homes and from repossession of their commodities. So says Dr. Francis Alexis.
Paraclete & tivoli MEDICAL STATIONS Gets thumbs-up Rating
“A thumbs-up rating”. That’s how officials from the Ministry of Health, the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), the Basic Needs Trust Fund (BNTF) and Gleans Engineering, rated the Paraclete and Tivoli medical stations which is in their final stages of construction.
2008 GCIC INTERSECTOR NETBALL TOURNAMENT
The 2008 GCIC Intersector Netball Tournament will shoot off on Saturday October 18, 2008 on Tanteen Netball Court at 4pm.
Former Minister for Youth Development calls on the new Government to continue the Political will for youth Empowerment
Thursday October 16th , 2008: Former Minister for Youth Development Mrs. Emmalin Pierre calls on the new Government to continue the political will for youth empowerment, which existed under the New National Party’s administration.
GRENADA ROUND-THE-ISLAND RACE
Grenada, October 15 – The historic and prestigious Grenadian sailing event is getting wind in her sails, returning for our 2009 race! The 7th Annual Grenada Round-the-Island Race kicks off on March 13th on the magnificent Grand Anse Beach, presented by the Grenada South Coast Yacht Club (GSCYC).
Stanley comments on the collapse of the state case against him
St. George’s, Grenada October 15, 2008: It is not as some people may think a great relief for me that my case has been discontinued. This seditious charge against me was instigated by Dr. Keith Mitchell a most unsavory character whose tenure as prime minister of Grenada is distinguished by […]
Grenadian win 400m at Commonwealth Youth Games
Kirani James wins 400m at Commonwealth Youth Games in a new Games Record of 46.66secs, Rondell places 6th 48.21secs See video.
Churches Reject US Report on Religious Freedom by Patricia Grogg
HAVANA, Oct 15 (IPS) – Pastors and representatives of Protestant churches expressed their disagreement with a report from the United States that describes Cuba as one of the countries that restrict the practice of religion and said that, on the contrary, they have absolute freedom to practise their faith.
Planning for 2009 Grenada Independence celebrations underway
Brooklyn, NY October 13, 2008: The Grenada Independence Anniversary Steering Committee of New York has commenced plans for celebration of the country’s 35th Anniversary of political independence.
Agriculture Literally Losing Ground by Peter Richards
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, Oct 9 (IPS) – Natasha Neus of Suriname says it is crystal clear what Caribbean governments need to do to bring the region’s food crisis under control.
GRENADA SHOCKS THE CARIBBEAN WITH FIRST GOAL IN DIGICEL CARIBBEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS’ STAGE 2
Sunday, October 12 – Les Abymes, Guadeloupe: The spice Islanders, Grenada, shocked the Caribbean yesterday when they scored the first goal in Stage 2 of the Digicel Caribbean Championships held in Guadeloupe. Up against favourites Martinique, Grenada, who came into Stage 2 with only 3 points, held their own against […]
MARTINIQUE AND GRENADA DRAW IN FIRST MATCH OF DIGICEL CARIBBEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS’ STAGE 2
Saturday, October 11; Stade Municipal Rene Serge Nabajoth, Les Abymes, Guadeloupe: Group F favourites, Martinique, survived a scare from the spice islanders of Grenada; coming from behind twice, as the first match of Stage 2 in the Digicel Caribbean Championships played out to a tense 2-2 draw.
