St George’s, Grenada – May 28,2008 – Members of the Financial Intelligence Unit have detained the leader of the Grenada United Labor Party Mr. Reynold Benjamin. Mr. Benjamin who is an attorney at law was detained around 8.30 o’clock this morning. He is the second person to be detained for their […]
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GRENADA BOARD OF TOURISM PROMOTES GRENADA REGIONALLY
St. George’s – Several Canadian newspapers and magazines will in the coming months be highlighting Grenada in a manner that showcases various spice-related angles about it. This is expected in the aftermath of the visit of a seven-member group of Canadian travel writers who are visiting Grenada from May 24 […]
Caribbean Food & Nutrition Day
The Grenada Food & Nutrition Council observes Caribbean Food & Nutrition Day on Sunday June 1, 2007 under the theme “Healthy Eating and Active Living – Be Aware of Trans Fat”.
TWO INDUSTRIAL AGREEMENTS SIGNED
Two Industrial Agreements were signed on the 23rd May 2008. The fist was an agreement, between the Grenada Technical and Allied Workers’ Union and Sissons Paints (Grenada) Ltd.
1st Draft of Evaluation for Pension Scheme for Public Officers
Senior Government Officials including Mrs. Beryl Isaac, Permanent Secretary in the Department of Human Resources and Mrs. Patricia Antoine-Clyne, Accountant General, met on Thursday May 15, 2008 with Mr. Simon D Sutcliffe, an Actuary and Director of Bacon Woodword and de Souza Limited, to discuss a draft actuarial valuation with […]
St Lucia media delegation visits Taiwan
A delegation comprised of members of the St Lucia media has recently returned from a familiarisation trip to Taiwan. Guests of the Taiwanese government, the group included Carmy Joseph from HTS, Christopher Kessell from DBS, Mary Polius from RSL, Katherine Atkinson from The Star Publishing Company, Lucius Doxerie from NTN […]
Murder in Post Royal
May 23, 2008 – St. Andrew’s, Grenada – The usually quiet neighbourhood of Post Royal in St. Andrew’s woke up yesderday morning to be shocked with the grusome murder of a woman in her late 50’s.
Ponting century leads Aussie run spree against Windies
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Captain Ricky Ponting’s 35th century formed the bedrock of a strong Australian total on the opening day of the first Test against West Indies at Sabina Park Thursday.
MINISTRY CALLS FOR AN END TO ILLEGAL DUMPING
It has been brought to the attention of the Ministry of Communication, Works and Transport that persons are illegally dumping waste materials from construction sites and the like, on the road sides and into the rivers throughout the country.
Framework for Parenting Education and Training Courses now available
The Ministry of Social Development informs the general public that the Framework for Parenting Education and Training Courses is now available.
Police Commissioner calls on Grenadians to exercise Patience and restraint
Commissioner of Police Mr. Winston James is again calling on the Nation to exercise patience, restraint, and a greater sense of reasoning in settling disputes and altercations.
TOURISM MUST BENEFIT COMMUNITIES, SAYS DEVELOPMENT EXPERT
ARUSHA, Tanzania (May 19, 2008) – “Tourism is the largest voluntary transfer of resources from the rich to the not so rich in history,” asserts a development expert who urged leading tourism players on the continent to ensure visitor revenues benefit African communities.
Government seeks to pay Capital Bank Small Depositors
May 18, 2008 – St. Mark’s, Grenada – Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell announced at a political meeting at Heroes Square in St. Mark’s that government will pay small depositors to Capital Bank with account balances of under $500.00.
NDC Statement on Cheltenham Report
The National Democratic Congress is not surprised, though outraged, with the final report by Commissioner Richard Cheltenham into allegations that Grenada’s Prime Minister accepted a bribe during his secret visit to Switzerland eight years ago.
Attorney General Dismisses Reports of Moves To Remove Chief Magistrate
Attorney General Elvin Nimrod has described as false and malicious, reports by some members of the Grenada Bar Association that the government, specifically the executive branch, has been attempting to remove Chief Magistrate Patricia Mark from office.
