HAVANA, Feb (IPS) – Ten years after the historic visit to Cuba by Pope John Paul II, who passed away in 2005, the Catholic Church continues to call for “unlimited” scope and “due freedom” for its social action initiatives in this socialist country, as one of its most important demands.
News
News from around the world and the Caribbean News and information
CARIBBEAN: Fissures Appear Over EU Trade Deal by Peter Ischyrion
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Feb(IPS) – It was not supposed to be so. Soon after beating the Dec. 31 deadline last year, Caribbean leaders were patting themselves on the backs for having reached a “far reaching” Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with Europe that they said would help ensure the future […]
Latin America Lags in Innovation and Technology
MEXICO CITY, Feb (IPS) – Brazil is the world leader in manufacturing small aircraft. In Argentina it was discovered that substances in the impotence drug Viagra can also treat sleep disorders. A non-polluting reactor was developed in Mexico to separate gold and silver from ore. All of this thanks to […]
Increase petroleum prices in Grenada
The General public is hereby informed that, effective Friday, February 22, 2008 the retail prices of petroleum products ( Gasoline, Diesel, Kerosene and LPG (Cooking Gas) in the State of Grenada will experience the under- mentioned changes:
Government signs Memorandum of Understanding with the Grenada Taxi Council
The Government of Grenada today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Grenada Taxi Council, which is made up of is made of four Taxi Associations of Grenada, for relief from duties and concession regarding the importation of vehicles by Taxi Owners/Operators as announced by the Minister for Finance in […]
Update on Salary/Wages Payments with regards to Agreement between Gov’t and Unions
Friday, February 22, 2008, St. George’s: As announced by the Accountant General of the Ministry of Finance at a Press Conference last Tuesday February 19th 2008, the agreements between the Public Worker’s Union, Police, Prison Officers and the Government was implemented in January 2008. Consequently, the total salaries and wages, […]
PRIME MINISTER CALLS FOR SPECIAL MEETING TO DISCUSS CRIME IN GRENADA
Prime Minister DR. Keith Mitchell has expressed serious concern over the recent tragic incidents which have led to four persons losing their lives.
Cuban-American’s React to Fidel’s Resignation
TAMPA, Feb 20 (IPS) – Cuban President Fidel Castro’s decision to resign his political office was met with a wide range of emotions and feelings in Florida, home to the largest Cuban population outside Cuban.
Grenadians called upon to exercise restraint
Commissioner of Police Mr. Winston James has issued a call to the Nation to exercise patience, restraint, and a greater sense of reasoning in settling disputes and altercations. The call was made to day, as a result of the latest murder in Westerhall in St. David’s on Wednesday 20th February […]
Caribbean Media Exchange on Sustainable Tourism
WASHINGTON, DC (February 22, 2008) – Reporters, editors and young people could, with the stroke or two of their pens, secure fellowships to attend one of the most sought after media gatherings in the Caribbean.
Bowen to Appear in New York Court
Grenada government minister Gregory Bowen to appear in court in New York. Click here.
Yet Another Killing in Grenada
Officers of the St. David’s Police Station and the Criminal Investigation Department responded to a report of an altercation that led to the death of Anthony Morain. The incident occurred early this afternoon – Wednesday 20th February 2008.
Cuba quiet after Castro announces resignation
HAVANA, Cuba (CNN) — Although the news that one of the longest-serving leaders in the world was officially stepping down sent ripples around the globe, Fidel Castro’s resignation announcement barely registered in Cuba.
Guyana gunmen kill 12 in attack
Gunmen in Guyana have killed 12 people, including three police officers, in an attack on a small town, local officials have said. The gunmen were dressed in military uniforms and took weapons from a police station in Bartica, 80 miles (130km) south-west of the capital Georgetown.
How could you do this to a Child
by the Mighty Scholar When my daughter asked me to help her to write an Independence song as part of a school project, and I told her to try and write it herself, believe me I was only joking for I did not honestly think that she could do it. […]
