Saturday, October 11; Stade Municipal Rene Serge Nabajoth – Les Abymes, Guadeloupe: There were goals galore as a gorgeous Guadeloupe gorged on goals against an outclassed Cayman Islands. Group hosts Guadeloupe opened Stage 2 of the Digicel Caribbean Championships with a superb hat-trick from international debutant Michael Antoine-Curier leading the […]
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Grenadian Adventist Organization in New York celebrates 25th Anniversary
Click here for hard hitting commentaries from CAMS Brooklyn, NY October 11, 2008: The Grenada New York Adventist Organization (GNYAO) celebrated it’s 25th anniversary with a grand convention at the Wingate High School Auditorium today.
How is Grenada benefitting from the many trips
St. Georges, October 10th, 2008: The Opposition is very concerned about the excessive travel by the Prime Minister, other Ministers, and the large delegations that often travel with them.
Grenadians In Canada Collects Items For Grenada
Grenadians in Canada are involved one of the largest collections of food and other items, which will be shipped to their homeland for the Christmas holidays. The project is being spearheaded by members of the Toronto and Montreal Support Groups of Grenada’s ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) party.
Team Grenada Excels at Trinidad’s Drag Racing event
St. George’s, Grenada. October 10th, 2008: It was an action packed weekend on October 5th, 2008 in Trinidad where Grenada saw five of its cars competing against some of Trinidad fast Cars. Grenadians Alan Mc Intyre, Joshua Lewis, Wayne Green and Keith Braveboy surely gave the trinis something to talk about. Although Keith […]
NEVER CRY WOLF
The New National Party is horrified to bear witness to the false, defamatory and libelous claims being made about the sale of the Grenada Grand Beach Resort.
Eulogy of Errol Joseph Maitland 1948 – 2008
Errol Joseph Maitland was born on March 1, 1948 to Millicent La Qua-Boney of Back Street, Tempe and Eric Maydown Maitland of Belmont. At the age of four he was taken under the wings of Mrs. Miriam Florietta Evans-Maitland and Wilfred Maitland, his grandparents.
CARIBBEAN: Brain Drain – No Solution in Sight By Dalia Acosta
HAVANA, Oct 8 (IPS) – Like other developing regions, the Caribbean is no stranger to brain drain. Besides the impact on local economies, the exodus of university graduates has profound social implications, and there is no solution in sight.
CARIBBEAN: Bracing for U.S. Sneeze By Peter Richards
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Oct 8 (IPS) – While United States lawmakers debate the pros and cons of providing a 700-billion-dollar bailout for floundering financial firms, Caribbean countries are bracing for the cold that will follow the proverbial sneeze in Washington.
No case of impropriety In Hamilton Land Deal
The Government of Grenada has been made aware of statements in the local press regarding the recent purchase of the Grenada Grand Beach Resort. The Attorney General has reviewed the contractual deal associated with the transactions, and has found no case of impropriety on the part of the investor.
AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES (AFUWI) TO HOST ANNUAL RADIOTHON IN NEW YORK
New York, NY (October 1, 2008): On Saturday, October 25th, the American Foundation for the University of the West Indies (AFUWI) will host Radiothon 2008 to raise funds which will be used to provide deserving students with much needed scholarships and grants.
JENNIFER HOSTEN TO LAUNCH AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Jennifer Hosten will have the Toronto launch of her recently published autobiography BEYOND MISS WORLD, written with husband Shaun Sarsfield at the Consulate General of Grenada, 439 University Avenue, Suite 930, on Thursday, October 16, 2008. The Toronto launch and book signing, starts at 6: 00 p.m.
Hundreds more jobs could be lost
St. Georges, October 6th, 2008: While every Grenadian is praying and remaining hopeful that a wind of change will blow over the economic situation in the country (which worsened since the NDC Government assumed office), local and external factors are indicating that there is little hope, as it will get […]
NNP PERSPECTIVE: New Government responsible for Economic downturn
After completing the 2nd Poverty Reduction Growth Facility Arrangement review in Grenada, the International Monetary Fund has said that, ‘the economic outlook for the year has deteriorated’, echoing concerns that have been raised by Grenada’s Opposition over the last few months about the dramatic change in Grenada’s economy. “Work has […]
St. George’s University Commences Nursing Program
St George’s University is pleased to announce the commencement of a four-year program leading to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. The official start of the program was marked on Saturday, 23rd August when the inaugural batch of students was inducted into the program. In a ceremony attended […]