By Dr. Neals J. Chitan “Black Lives Matter” is the common social awareness mantra which is now belting across the globe, driven by the recent knee-in-the-neck death of George Floyd to the hands of white Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin on May 25, 2020. The vivid picture of a nonchalant […]
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Commonwealth leaders hold virtual meeting on COVID-19 crisis
24 June 2020: Leaders and representatives from across the Commonwealth have today held a virtual meeting to share solutions and ways of working that can help to combat the impacts of COVID-19. Many member countries are facing unprecedented challenges due to the global health emergency and its economic and social […]
Technical Team from Ministry of Agriculture to visit Carriacou
Beausejour, Carriacou, June 23rd, 2020: A Technical team from the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands will visit Carriacou from June 24th-26th, to offer support to the resuscitation of the livestock sub-sector. As part of this initiative, the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands’ proposed agenda includes a Farmers’ Outreach Programme in […]
The Grenada Public Service to observe International Public Service Day on June 23, 2020
(St. George’s – Grenada – June 22, 2020) The Department of Public Administration salutes Public Officers as we observe International Public Service Day 2020 under the theme “Action Today, Impact Tomorrow: Innovating and Transforming Public Services and Institutions to realise the Sustainable Development Goals.” Public Service Day celebrates the […]
Commonwealth Secretary-General urges peaceful,credible and inclusive elections in Malawi
19 June 2020: Commonwealth Secretary-General, The Rt Hon Patricia Scotland QC, urges all electoral and political stakeholders in Malawi to play their part in contributing to a peaceful and credible presidential election in Malawi on 23 June 2020. The Secretary-General said: “Malawi’s democracy, stability and development hinge upon the credibility of […]
Commonwealth Meridian software helps countries manage debt relief for COVID-19
19 June 2020: Eligible countries impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic can better manage debt relief from international lenders, using the Commonwealth Secretariat’s specialised software. The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund had called for the suspension of loan repayments owed by the poorest countries of the world, to help […]
Get you Knee of our Necks: An American and a Caribbean Perspective
By Denise J. Roberts, PhD and Gerry Hopkin, JD On May 25, 2020, people across America and the world were stunned as footage captured George Floyd pinned beneath three police officers, one of whom pressed his knee onto Floyd’s neck for almost nine minutes. Despite calls for help from Floyd […]
World must continue to fight the invisible infection of corruption – Secretary-General
17 June 2020For immediate release Countries’ response to Covid-19, their long-term development and the meeting of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are all threatened by the “invisible infection” of corruption, the Commonwealth Secretary-General has warned. Speaking to the annual conference of the Commonwealth Caribbean Association of Integrity Commissions […]
Government to Resume Engagement with Bus Operators Under Structured Approach
St. George’s: June 12, 2020: Government acknowledges bus operators’ positive response to the call for a conducive environment so that the suspension to dialogue can be removed. As such, Government intends to resume its engagement with bus operators under a structured approach. Further, Government has given consideration to the following areas […]
States Must Condemn US Attacks Against the ICC
June 11, 2020: NEW YORK – States Parties to the Rome Statute must strongly oppose the persistent, shameful attacks by the U.S. government against the International Criminal Court (ICC), said the World Federalist Movement – Institute for Global Policy (WFM-IGP) today. On June 11, 2020, Secretary of State Michael R. […]
Public Health Officials screen 120 visiting Yachties in Two Days
ST. GEORGE’S GRENADA, JUNE 10, 2020, (GIS): – Public health officials from the Ministry of Health (MOH) are expected to wrap-up their two-day batch screening process at the Port Louis Marina in St. George’s today. The (MOH) team which includes nurses, doctors and environmental health officers, began screening one hundred and […]
Government continues swift action to effect changes at TAMCC
June 10, 2020 – The Government of Grenada is continuing swift action to address highlighted deficiencies in the operation of the T. A. Marryshow Community College (TAMCC). Minister of Education, Honourable Emmalin Pierre met Tuesday with the College Council to reiterate the government’s policy and commitment to the college and the […]
REGIONAL WORK INTENSIFIES FOR FOOD AND HUMAN SAFETY ON WORLD ACCREDITATION DAY
June 9, 2020. Bridgetown, Barbados. Efforts are intensifying within CARICOM to get more laboratories with links to food chains accredited. This announcement came from the CARICOM Regional Organisation for Standards & Quality (CROSQ) today (June 9th), as the globe celebrates World Accreditation Day. The efforts, funded by many donor agencies […]
Portfolio Chnages in Government as Prime Minister Delivers on promise of Quick Action to Resolve Issues at TAMCC
June 3, 2020 – Two ministerial portfolio changes have been made as Government moves swiftly to address outstanding issues at the T. A. Marryshow Community College (TAMCC). A week ago, Prime Minister, Dr. the Right Honourable Keith Mitchell, promised quick action to address the troubling issues discussed at a meeting with […]
Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, invites everyone to “dance in their living rooms”
On Saturday, July 11, 2020- from 1pm to 9 pm – the Spice Island Cultural Festival comes to your computer, tablet and mobile phone via Facebook and YouTube. In a message from Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister Canada, everyone is encouraged to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Caribbean […]
