An industrial agreement between the Grenada Commercial and Industrial Worker’s Union (C.I.W.U) and L.L. Ramdhanny & Company Ltd was signed today, Wednesday 19th March 2008 in the Department of Labour. The agreement will take effect as of January 1st 2008 and shall remain in force until the 31st December 2010. The following […]
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GTEP UPDATE
The GTEP Planning Committee wishes to inform the General Public that it is extremely pleased with the response from a wide cross section of citizens who have shown interest in the GTEP Programme that was officially launched by the Prime Minister on February 14, 2008.
Official Signing of Investment Agreement between Government and Grand Harbour Condominiums
Thursday February 28th 2008 saw the signing of an Investment Agreement between Government and Grenadian owned Investment Company, Grand Harbor Condominiums Inc for the development of a luxury condominium complex at Egmont Development, Calivigny St. George’s.
NNP Accused of Neglecting Poultry Sector
Poultry farmer Clifford Robertson has accused the New National Party government of mismanaging the Grenada economy to the point of criminal neglect. Robertson made the charge during a radio interview in which he was discussing an audited report of the failed Grenada Broilers project, which was located in parish of […]
Government of Grenada Fishing Industry Fund Continues to Meet the Needs Of Fishermen
Twenty-five fishermen received loans from the Government of Grenada Fishing Industry Fund on Friday March 14th 2008 totaling $300, 000.00. The presentations were made at a brief ceremony held at the Ministerial Complex. A total of 1.5 million dollars have already been distributed to the nation’s fishermen under the Fishing […]
Prime Minister Mitchell hint of General Election
With Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell hinting last weekend that he is ready to call general elections sometime after April 20, an opposition candidate says he is confident of defeating one of the Prime Minister key cabinet ministers.
GRENADA CO-OPERATIVE BANK JUNIOR CALYPSO WORKSHOPS
The DMJ Creative Foundation for the Performing Arts continues its series of Grenada Co-operative Bank Junior Calypso Workshops, which are geared toward improving the writing skills of our young while increasing their knowledge and interest in one our most important indigenous artforms.
GOVERNMENT OF GRENADA FISHING INDUTRY FUND CONTINUES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF FISHERMEN
Twenty-five fishermen received loans from the Government of Grenada Fishing Industry Fund on Friday March 14th 2008 totaling $300, 000.00. The presentations were made at a brief ceremony held at the Ministerial Complex.
GOVERNMENT OF GRENADA FISHING INDUTRY FUND CONTINUES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF FISHERMEN
Twenty-five fishermen received loans from the Government of Grenada Fishing Industry Fund on Friday March 14th 2008 totaling $300, 000.00. The presentations were made at a brief ceremony held at the Ministerial Complex.
THE SPICE ISLE- THE HOME OF CUEA EASTER FESTIVAL 2008
Over four hundred utility employees from across the Caribbean are expected to converge on the shores of Grenada as the Caribbean Utilities Employees Association (CUEA) stages its 19th Annual Easter Festival under the theme: “Caribbean integration through sports and culture on the spice isle.”
PM Manning Denies Allegations
Prime Minister Patrick Manning is categorically denying allegations previously made against him by Angela Nelson, a Trinidad-born resident of North Carolina. The Prime Minister’s denial came in a letter from his attorney, Michael Quamina, which was faxed to the Guardian yesterday at 3.39 pm.
LIAT Pilots Refuse to Base In T&T
LIAT pilots are refusing to be based in Trinidad because of the increasing criminal activity in the country. So says Michael Blackburn, chairman of the Leeward Islands Pilots Association.
CARICOM HEADS GIVE TOURISM NEEDED ATTENTION
NEW YORK (March 15, 2008) – The prophets of doom and gloom are getting a jolting revelation following a landmark decision by Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government to elevate tourism to the top of their agenda.
PAHO’s Healthcare Disaster Coordinators visits Grenada
A team of Healthcare Disaster Coordinators from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is schedule to arrive in Grenada this weekend to assist local health care providers and disaster coordinators in the implementation of the Safe Hospital Index, (SHI).
Minister of Youth Development comes out in support of Senator Ann David Antoine
Minister of Youth Development, Senator the Honorable Emmalin Pierre, has stated that she stands in full support of Minister of Health and the Environment, Senator the Honorable Ann David Antoine in the face of calls by opposition members for her to step down.
