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Grenadian Taxpayers Has last chance to File and Pay Taxes to Avoid Heavy Penalty
St. George’s Grenada -This is the final week for filing and payment of Personal Income Tax (PIT), Corporation Income Tax (CIT) and Annual Stamp Tax (AST) at the Inland Revenue Division (IRD). The IRD reminds taxpayers to file and pay these taxes by Thursday March 29th this is to avoid […]
Silent Morning is in Jamaica’s Carnival 2018
Kingston, Jamaica (Sonique Solutions) – Following numerous requests, the highly anticipated event which has become a staple in the Caribbean & North-American Carnival calendars is finally making its first appearance in scenic Jamaica on April 5th, 2018. In the last decade, Silent Morning, the annual ‘breakfast boat ride party’ and […]
SANDY LANE HOTEL CASE SENT BACK TO COURT OF APPEAL
Port of Spain, Trinidad. The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) today ordered that a case concerning the firing of three employees of Sandy Lane Co. Ltd be returned to the Barbados Court of Appeal for an expedited hearing. The CCJ noted that it had no jurisdiction to hear the case. […]
Indian Government Minister to visit Grenada
ST. GEORGE’S GRENADA, MARCH 23, 2018, GIS: A Government Minister from India has been instructed to visit Grenada to personally congratulate reelected Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell and to see firsthand the state of Indian funded projects on the island. This information was conveyed to Prime Minister Mitchell during a meeting […]
WIPA Expresses Deep Sorrow & Condolences at the Passing of Abigail Chapman
KINGSTON, JAMAICA – The West Indies Players’ Association (WIPA) wishes to extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Abigail Chapman. Chapman and her 15-year-old daughter Olivia were found dead on March 13, 2018, along with 69-year-old Michael Scott. It is still unclear at this time the motive […]
The Cauldron of Positive Expectancy Boiling Over in St. Kitts-Nevis
By Neals J. Chitan Edmund Burke is well known for his famous saying, “All that is needed for evil to prosper is for good men to do nothing about it.” During my years of addressing crime and violence internationally, I have met scores of good men who have spoken to […]
GLOBAL EXPOSURE AND EDUCATION NEEDED FOR CARIBBEAN COMPETITIVENESS, SAYS TOURISM LEADER
BERLIN, Germany (March 9, 2016) – The executive director of St. Lucia’s internationally renowned twin resorts of Anse Chastanet and Jade Mountain is promoting the value of hospitality and management training at one of the world’s largest tourism industry gatherings, ITB Berlin. In addition to her role at the two […]
R. CITY TO HEADLINE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS MUSIC SHOWCASE AT SXSW 2016
Pressure Busspipe, Verse Simmonds and I Grade Dub to perform at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas AUSTIN, Texas (March 7, 2016) – LargeUp, a global platform for Caribbean music, arts and culture, will present Austin Island, the first-ever U.S. Virgin Islands music showcase at South by Southwest (SXSW) in […]
TOP CARIBBEAN HOSPITAL SEEKS TO PROVIDE RELIEF FOR CANADIANS ON WAITING LISTS
ONTARIO, Canada (March 4, 2016) – Canadians enduring long waiting periods for surgical and other advanced medical procedures now have a solution – in the sunny, warm Caribbean. Health City Cayman Islands, a world class hospital in the northwestern Caribbean, has opened an office in Canada to support Canadian medical […]
GCNA Online Store
The Grenada Co-operative Nutmeg Association is pleased to announce the opening of its online store www.gcnanutmeg.com for Grenada Nutmeg and other spices, locally made products and souvenirs. This new feature will stimulate the increased reach and awareness of our treasured ‘Grenada Nutmeg’, known for its superior quality. The GCNA wishes […]
Bullying and crime reduction demands a relevant strategy!
By Neals J. Chitan At about 8.30 AM on Tuesday, February 23, 2016, pandemonium broke out in the hallways of a Toronto suburban area high school where an alleged 14 year old, grade nine girl, whipped out two knives and indiscriminately attacked students, wounding six (mostly all girls) and three […]
Outbreak of Chicken Pox at St. George’s Anglican Junior School -NO SCHOOL FROM FEBRUARY 23 TO 26, 2016
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, February 22, 2016 –GIS: The Public is hereby advised of an outbreak of Chicken Pox at the St. George’s Anglican Junior School (Hinsey Junior School). The Ministry of Health has confirmed seventeen (17) cases of chicken pox among the students as of Monday, February 22nd, 2016. In […]
GIZ Director General on Grenada Mission
St. George’s, 22nd February 2016: The Director General of the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), Mr. Joachim Prey accompanied by Marina Meuss, Head of the Regional Office of GIZ , visited Grenada to hold meetings with Dr. The Right Honourable Keith Mitchell, Hon. Minister Gregory Bowen, Hon. Minister Roland […]
Improved Health Care Services for Homes
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, February 19, 2016: Enhanced health care services for homes and institutions in Grenada. This follows a cabinet decision to implement a policy to have at least one Nurse and Nursing Assistant operating full time in these institutions. Health Minister Hon. Nickolas Steel says plans along these lines […]
