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 […]
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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 […]
GECOM Chairman’s Appointment Found Unconstitutional by CCJ
Port of Spain, Trinidad. The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) today ruled that the process through which Reverend Justice (Retired) James Patterson was appointed Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) by His Excellency, Brigadier David Granger, President of Guyana was flawed and in breach of Guyana’s Constitution. The Court […]
Prime Minister Dr. Mitchell Congratulates Students
Heartfelt congratulations to all the students who were successful in the 2019 Caribbean Primary Exit Assessment (CPEA). I know how exciting it is to have arrived at this, but remember, your journey is only just beginning; there is so much more for you to accomplish. Through hard work and dedication, […]
Caribbean Peering Forum builds regional Internet community to tackle local pain points
BY GERARD BEST June 17, 2019. ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada—We’ve all been that person. That person, standing in that line, waiting that long, wondering why that thing couldn’t just be done online. That person waiting in line for a birth certificate to complete a child’s primary school application, or a death […]
Carriacou Culture Train String Band Heads To Carifesta 2019
Hillsborough, Carriacou – June 15th, 2019: The Carriacou Culture Train String band is ‘singing’ with excitement as they are included to represent Grenada in Trinidad and Tobago at Carifesta 2019, The nine (9) member group consisting of two (2) females and seven (7) males were recently formed following their ‘Parang […]
Curacao to host Major Internet Meeting in June 2020
WILLEMSTAD, Curaçao. June 15, 2019—The southern Caribbean island of Curaçao has been selected as the venue for the sixth regional conference of the Caribbean Peering and Interconnection Forum, CarPIF, set for June 9 to 11, 2020. The announcement was made by event co-organisers the Caribbean Network Operators Group (CaribNOG) and […]
Dr. Lamuel A. Stanislaus to be honored
Former Grenada Diplomat the late Dr. Lamuel A. Stanislaus will be honored by the 40th Council District of New York. Dr. Stanislaus a Dentist by profession served Grenada for many years at various diplomatic position under different government. Dr. Stanislaus will have a portion of Rutland Road named in his […]
Pure Grenada Products Showcased at the “Russian Retail Week 2019” Exhibition
MOSCOW, RUSSIA, June 3, 2019 – Embassy of Grenada to the Russian Federation in conjunction with the Ministry of International Business of Grenada, today announced participation in the Russian Retail Week 2019, six-day event held on June 3 – 8, 2019 at the World Trade Centre, Moscow. Russian Retail Week, organized […]
Caribbean Yacht Week promises the ultimate island experience
Washington DC Metro area (Sonique Solutions) – A new, premium Caribbean destination event is on the horizon and is gearing up to captivate eagle-eyed travellers and lovers of the region’s culture and entertainment. The Caribbean Yacht Week is set to bring forth a unique combination of a customized luxury vacation, […]
HAYLEY MATTHEWS AND THE WEST INDIES WOMEN SWEEP IRELAND T20 SERIES
DUBLIN, Ireland- Hayley Matthews saved the best for the third and final match of the Hanley Energy T20 International series between the West Indies Women and Ireland Women at the Pembroke Cricket Club in Dublin, scoring her maiden T20 International century to finish the innings on 107 not out as […]
