Tuesday 3rd, July 2018: The National Transformation Fund will be providing millions of dollars to the agricultural sector in areas such as development and marketing along with providing lands and training to youth in agriculture. Prime Minister, Dr. the Rt. Honorable Keith Mitchell made the revelation on Sunday at the […]
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Thomas Defends NNP School Books Program
Monday 2nd July 2018: Minister of Social Development, Housing & Community Empowerment the Honorable Delma Thomas has strongly defended the New National Party’s (NNP) performance under her portfolio as Minister of Social Development. Speaking of various social welfare initiatives, Minister Thomas gave an outline of some of the programs available […]
PM says Government will increase Pensioners pay
Tuesday 3rd July, 2018: Political Leader of the New National Party (NNP), Dr. Keith Mitchell has stated that not only will his administration pay the promised increase to pensioners as of the end of July but has made a further promise of increases once the fiscal space allows. Prime Minister […]
V. Nazim Burke Farewell Address to NDC General Council
My Brothers and Sisters, I want to start by thanking you for coming out today and being a part of the General Council. As you already know, the theme chosen for this year’s General Council is “Facing the Future with Resilience, Inclusion, and Determination”. In my view, we could not […]
Lawless Gets Jamaica’s Attention. Shoots Two Major Videos on the Island
Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. June 29, 2018: There’s almost always a great story when Jamaican creatives team up with their counterparts in Trinidad and Tobago Undoubtedly two of the region’s most thriving entertainment hubs, the islands’ artistes have already proven their passion for delivering music that could be appreciated and enjoyed the world […]
David Warner to Join St. Lucia Stars for 2018 CPL
The St Lucia Stars have announced that David Warner will join them for the 2018 Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL). Warner will replace fellow Australian, D’Arcy Short, who is no longer available for the tournament due to being selected for Australia A’s tour of India which takes place in August […]
Silent Morning sets sail for Summer 2018 tour
Kingston, Jamaica (Sonique Solutions) – After unleashing unparalleled vibes in T&T’s Carnival an amazing first time experience for Jamaica’s Carnival, the Silent Morning party brand now embarks on a summer 2018 journey which will take its epic boat ride phenom to the masses with Carnival destinations such as St. Lucia, […]
CCJ Strikes Down Mandatory death penalty in Barbados
Port of Spain, Trinidad. Judgments were delivered by the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) in a pair of unrelated death penalty cases from Barbados. The cases, Jabari Sensimania Nervais v The Queen and Dwayne Omar Severin v The Queen, were consolidated because both appeals challenged the murder convictions of each […]
Her Majesty The Queen presents Award to young person from Grenada dedicated to changing the world
Young people from 38 countries across the Commonwealth celebrate their Queen’s Young Leaders Award with guests including Sir John Major, David Beckham OBE, Sir Lenny Henry CBE, Nicola Adams OBE, Neelam Gill, Caspar Lee, Tina Daheley and Ore Oduba Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Sussex joined Award […]
First Responders receives Emergency Care and Treatment (ECAT) Training
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, JUNE 26, 2018, (GIS): – A total of twenty-five emergency response personnel from the private and public sectors have received additional training in Emergency Care and Treatment (ECAT), as the Ministry of Health continues to build capacity for the successful handling of disasters and emergencies especially as plans […]
A bridge over troubled water for St. Kitts-Nevis
By Dr. Neals J. Chitan Despite months of social intervention in the Federation of St. Kitts-Nevis, the guns are still intermittently popping, stealing the lives of targeted and unsuspecting victims alike. Of course, the numbers have shown an encouraging decline, like the 45% drop in homicides on the mainland of […]
CCJ ORDERS PRESCRIPTIVE TITLE IN GUYANESE LAND DISPUTE
Port of Spain, Trinidad. The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) ordered that the appellant, Ms. Rajpattie Thakur in her capacity as the executrix of the will of her mother, Mrs. Dolarie Thakur, be declared the rightful owner of land at Plantation Mon Desir, Canal No. 2 West Bank Demerara in […]
Top Caribbean entertainers & DJs for 2018 DC Carnival Experience
Washington, DC (Sonique Solutions) – Following a collection of highly successful warm up events commencing in the month of March, all roads now lead to ‘Destination DC Carnival Experience’ which will feature exciting, major Caribbean cultural festivities. These events will not only coincide with the US’ 4th of July celebrations […]
NDC HEARTBEAT: THE IMF STAFF CONCLUDING REPORT ON THE STRUCTURAL ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM – PART 1
After campaigning in 2013 on a platform of no new taxes and a pledge not to go to the IMF, immediately on forming the Government, the NNP broke its promises and took Grenada to an IMF monitored Structural Adjustment Program (“SAP”). The SAP was to be for 3 years from […]
“THE CEREMONY WILL BE DELAYED BUT THE SHOW WILL GO ON AS PLANNED”
“The Ceremony will be delayed but thee show will go on as planned” Those were the words of the Chairman of the Coalition of Service Industries, Jude Bernard, referring to the Second Annual Services Expo, opening on Thursday, at the Grenada Trade Center. According to Mr. Bernard, “although the date […]
