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, […]
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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. […]
Grenada Independence Celebrations continues
In commemoration of the 34th anniversary of Grenada’s Independence, Patriots & Friends of Grenada will be celebrating the event with a True Caribbean Extravaganza SHOW & DANCE on Saturday Feb. 23, 2008 at the Zendah Grotto – 4402 W. Ohio Ave., Tampa, Florida, to commence at 8.00pm sharp.
NDC’s Ingrid Jackson calls on Foreign Minister to Apologize for Genuflecting to the PM
Ingrid Jackson National Democratic Congress politician, Ingrid Jackson, says Elvin Nimrod should apologize to the people of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique for genuflecting to his party leader, Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell. Nimrod, the Foreign Minister and chairman of the ruling New National Party, knelt before the Prime Minister […]
MP reiterates NDC call for renaming of airports
Glynis Roberts, the NDC Member of Parliament, says she is looking forward to the government’s naming of monuments and buildings after Grenadian national heroes. Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell, speaking at this year’s 34th Anniversary of Independence celebrations, said the unveiling of the names will be done within the next […]
Grenadians In Florida Celebrates Grenada’s 34th Annivessary
The Grenada Cultural & Civic Association – a South Florida based Grenadian organization – held its 20th Anniversary Dinner and Dance celebrating 34 years of Grenada’s Independence on Saturday last. It would appear that the upscale Diamente Banquet and Convention Hall in Tamarac, Fort Lauderdale was a perfect match for […]
GRENADA-MEDIA-Regional and international bodies condemn forced eviction of Jamaican journalist
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada, CMC – Te Association of Caribbean Media Workers (ACM) and the international media watchdog group, Reporters Without Borders, have criticised the decision by immigration authorities who gave a Jamaican journalist 24 hours to leave Grenada on the grounds that she had overstayed her time..
