13 November 2019 – Time magazine has named Commonwealth Young Person of the Year Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi among its 100 world rising stars who are shaping the future. Nigerian women’s rights activist Osowobi is one of 53 women on a list of 100 names Time has dubbed “the world’s most […]
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UPU to expand access to digital financial services in Grenada
November 12, 2019: Berne – The Universal Postal Union (UPU) will launch a new digital financial services project in Grenada through its Financial Inclusion Technical Assistance Facility (FITAF). Speaking about the projects. UPU Director General Bishar A. Hussein said, “The Post’s vast physical network has already made it an engine […]
Cruise Ships for Peace in The Middle East
By Teresa Studzinski, Arlene J. Schar, and Dr. David Leffler “May you live in ‘interesting’ times” is an oft quoted expression to connote living in times of danger and uncertainty, and surely the citizens of the Middle East are living in such unprecedented times. Countries divided against themselves will not […]
WIPA Expresses Sympathies at Passing of Renford Pinnock
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The West Indies Players’ Association (WIPA) expresses sympathies at news of the passing of former Jamaican cricketer Renford Pinnock. Pinnock, who was a wicketkeeper/batsman for Jamaica in the 1960’s and 70’s, was ill for some time and died in hospital on Friday, November 1. Renford ‘Pinnie’ Pinnock […]
CAJO hosts successful 6th Biennial Conference
PORT OF SPAIN, November 02, 2019. Over 150 judicial officers including Chief Justices, Judges, Magistrates, Registrars, and Court Administrators from throughout the Caribbean met in Belize City, Belize from October 31- November 02, for the Caribbean Association of Judicial Officers’ (CAJO) 6th Biennial Conference. This year’s Conference was hosted by […]
Access to justice for all is not yet a reality – but there are ways forward
By Patricia Scotland, Commonwealth Secretary-General November 1, 2019 – Access to justice for everyone in all communities is an important right and requirement for building fair and peaceful societies – yet this objective has been achieved in few if any nations, and the consequences are damaging for social, economic and […]
NNP STAGES SUCCESSFUL 2019 CONVENTION, SELECTS NEW EXECUTIVE
Tuesday 29th October 2019: The New National Party this past Sunday has successfully held its annual Convention under the theme: “NNP Continuing to Build a Stronger and Resilient Economy”. A New Executive was elected by the full house of delegates representing all fifteen Constituencies. This Convention the second since the […]
NNP WOMEN’S ARM ON THE MOVE AGAINST CHILD SEXUAL OFFENCES
Tuesday 29th October 2019: The Women’s Arm of the New National Party is moving forward with its program of activities to address the issues of Child Sexual Abuse and Violence particularly against women. On Sunday at the Convention of the NNP which took place at the Mc Donald College in […]
CCJ DISMISSES APPLICATION, NO MISCARRIAGE OF JUSTICE
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. In a judgment released today, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) dismissed the application for special leave in the Appellate Jurisdiction matter of Mark Fraser v The State [2019] CCJ 17 (AJ), having found no potentially serious miscarriage of justice to have occurred. On […]
Belize to host the 6th Biennial CAJO Conference
PORT OF SPAIN, 25 October 2019. The 6th Biennial Caribbean Association of Judicial Officers (CAJO) Conference will be held during the period October 31st- November 2nd at the Biltmore Plaza Hotel, Belize City, Belize. The Conference will be held under the theme “Judicial Integrity – The Pathway to Public Trust […]
An answer to Grenada’s Minister Delma Thomas’ appeal!
By Dr. Neals J. Chitan All indications seem to suggest that despite the natural beauty, the pungent aroma of spices and the friendliness of its people, the island of Grenada is inflicted with a growing anti-social plague that is gnawing at the social fabric of the nation. As compared to […]
EMINENT CARIBBEAN JURISTS TO BE HONOURED AT INAUGURAL AWARDS CEREMONY
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. The CCJ Academy for Law will host the inaugural Eminent Caribbean Jurists Gala and Awards Ceremony on October 7, 2019 at the Hyatt Regency Trinidad. This event, which will honour the contributions of the region’s distinguished judicial officers and legal professionals to the development […]
EMINENT CARIBBEAN JURISTS TO BE HONOURED AT INAUGURAL AWARDS CEREMONY
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. The CCJ Academy for Law will host the inaugural Eminent Caribbean Jurists Gala and Awards Ceremony on October 7, 2019 at the Hyatt Regency Trinidad. This event, which will honour the contributions of the region’s distinguished judicial officers and legal professionals to the development […]
Grenada and Caricom neighbours to beneft from millions in Develoment Aids from India
September 26, 2019 – Grenada and other Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member states are to receive one million dollars each from India for quick impact, community development projects. India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi delivered the news to Grenada’s Prime Minister, Dr. the Right Honourable Keith Mitchell and his CARICOM colleagues on Wednesday, […]
Grenada’s Climate Plans presented at United Nations Climate Change Summit
SEPTEMBER 26, 2019: GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SERVICE: Grenada’s plans for developing St. George into a Climate Smart City were presented in New York this week, at one of the events organised as part of the United Nations Climate Action Summit. Minister of Climate Resilience and the Environment, Senator the Hon. Simon Stiell, […]
