Grenadians woke up this morning getting the news that the island is under a tropical storm warning. An emergency meeting has been called this morning. At 5:00AM this morning tropical storm Karen developed packing winds of up to 40 MPH. Karen is located 11.9 degrees north and 60.2 degrees west […]
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Remembering Hurricane Janet
Today September 22, 1955 before most of us were born Hurricane Janet hit Grenada and Carriacou pack winds of up 174 MPH. Over 120 death were reported on the islands. Janet was the first hurricane claim the lives of over one thousand people through out the Caribbean. Damage in Grenada was estimated […]
Statement by Government Senator Simon Stiell
St George’s – A lot has been made in recent days about a number of instances which have led, in some quarters, to a debate about media freedom in Grenada. There will always be a healthy debate in the public space about many issues; however, the policy of this Government, […]
CRICKET WEST INDIES ANNOUNCES WOMEN’S T20I SQUAD TO FACE AUSTRALIA WOMEN
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados- Cricket West Indies (CWI) Interim Selection Panel named an unchanged 13-member West Indies Women squad to face Australia Women in three Twenty 20 Internationals at the Kensington Oval in Barbados, on September 14, 16 and 18. The team consists of the same thirteen players who were selected for […]
Prime Minister receives courtesy call from Japanese Ambassador
September 13, 2019 – Prime Minister, Dr. Keith Mitchell, received a courtesy call this week from Japan’s Ambassador to Grenada, His Excellency, Tatsuo Hirayama. The Prime Minister and the ambassador discussed the commonalities between the two countries and expressed a mutual desire for continued cooperation. Dr. Mitchell said, “The fishing sector […]
Increased Helicopter activity to Facilitate Grenada / USA Medical Mission
ST. GEORGE’S GRENADA, SEPTEMBER 13, 2019 – GIS: The Royal Grenada Police Force (RGPF), the Ministry of Health and Social Security and the USNS Comfort (Hospital Ship) hereby notify the General Public, that as a result of the “GRENADA/USA Medical Mission Comfort 2019”, there be will be increased helicopter activity in […]
Statement from the Ministry fo Health on the Passing of Dr Kerlene Calliste
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, AUGUST 28, 2019 – GIS: It is with profound sadness that our Minister for Health, Permanent Secretary, Management and Staff of Ministry of Health and in particular the staff of the General Hospital mourn the death of Dr. Kerlene Calliste. Dr. Calliste died on Tuesday evening in […]
CWI Leadership Seeking Close Partnership With CARICOM Governments On Strengthening Schools Cricket
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent And The Grenadines – Cricket West Indies under the current leadership of President Ricky Skerritt and Vice-President Dr. Kishore Shallow reiterates its campaign commitment to strengthen ties with CARICOM, following a courtesy call on Thursday morning with Saint Vincent And The Grenadines Prime Minister, Dr. Hon Ralph […]
CARNIVAL 2019 ROAD TRAFFIC ORDER FOR THE TOWN OF ST. GEORGE AND ADJOINING AREAS
The Royal Grenada Police Force by virtue of the powers vested to the Acting Commissioner of Police Edvin Martin under Section 82 (1) and (2) of the Road Traffic Act Chapter 289 A of Volume 13 of the 2010 Continuous Revised Laws of Grenada hereby notify the general public that […]
400-YEAR PEACE RALLY & MARCH
GATHERING TOGETHER THE SO-CALLED AFRICAN AMERICAN, NEGRO, COLORED, THE BLACK MAN AND BLACK WOMAN WORLDWIDE Washington, D.C., at the Lincoln Memorial; August 19, 2019, 400-Year Peace Rally & March from 10am – 4pm: With the passing of HR-1242, Public Law 115-102, The United Nation of Yisrael, our Nation, your Nation, one […]
Caribbean Credit Unions Encouraged to Use Technology to Improve Customer Experience
NASSAU, The Bahamas. July 31, 2019—Tectonic shifts are taking place in the financial services sector as technology-enabled innovations continue to change how customers do business. In this evolving landscape, the community banks and credit unions that understand how to adapt stand the best chance of success. Those that fail to […]
Peter David Tribute Dr. Winston Thomas
I want to express my very deep sadness on the passing of Dr Winston Thomas. I also extend heartfelt condolences to his children, brothers, sisters, his mother and other surviving relatives, as well as his many, many friends. I was honoured to know Dr Thomas as a friend, political confidante, […]
CCJ Issues Definitive Orders In Guyana Cases
Port of Spain, Trinidad. The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) today issued consequential declarations and orders in two sets of cases from Guyana. The cases have to do with the appointment of the Chairman of the Guyana Election Commission (GECOM) and a no-confidence vote passed last December in the Guyana […]
CCJ RULES THAT PROCEDURAL ERRORS SHOULD NOT HINDER JUSTICE
Port of Spain, Trinidad. Noting that despite procedural errors, courts should ensure that cases are dealt with justly. The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) today granted Mr. Christopher Persaud, acting on behalf of his deceased father Mr. David Persaud, permission to appeal before the CCJ and ruled that the Court […]
GUYANA RICE DEVELOPMENT BOARD SUCCEEDS AT THE CCJ: COURT OF APPEAL TO HEAR CASE
Port of Spain, Trinidad. The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) today dismissed an application for special leave, submitted by Mr. Arnold Sankar, to appeal against a decision made by the Court of Appeal of Guyana. The CCJ agreed with the Court of Appeal that the Guyana Rice Development Board, the […]
