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 […]
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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 […]
Memorial Church service in New York for victims of boating tragedy
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, February 19, 2016 – The River-Sallee New York community in collaboration with the Consulate General of Grenada in New York holds a memorial service in honour of the victims of the recent boating tragedy in Grenada. The service will be held at the St. Matthews Roman Catholic Church […]
Lions Club of Port Of Spain adds class to Carnival Saturday
P.O.S. Trinidad (Sonique Solutions) – As part of the international community service organization, the Lions Club of Port-Of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago’s executed the 2016 edition of its annual Carnival fundraising event entitled “Class is Class” in fine style. Held at the Lions Cultural Centre, Woodbrook, the premium all-inclusive provided its […]
Trinidad to host High-Level Caribbean Technology Forum
Senior Caribbean government technocrats will this week explore new mechanisms for facilitating comprehensive regional approaches for the planning and execution of information and communications technology (ICT) projects to foster development. The first Caribbean ICT Collaboration Forum, which is being convened by the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU), will be held in […]
AN ADVENTURE ANNIVERSARY AT ANSE CHASTANET
ST. LUCIA (February 15, 2016) – St. Lucia’s Anse Chastanet Resort invites couples to turn their anniversary into an exciting adventure. With the Adventure Anniversary promotion, Anse Chastanet offers couples celebrating an anniversary milestone of 25 years or more a chance to reconnect while enjoying some of the magnificent services […]
Grenada ranked 90th in the world on access to justice for children
February 15, 2016: London – Grenada has been ranked as 90th in the world on how effectively children can use the courts to defend their rights according to new research from Child Rights International Network (CRIN). The new report, ‘Rights, Remedies and Representation’, takes into account whether children can bring […]
Happy 42nd Anniversary to Grenada
Nationwide Weekend Activities
Editorial, Caribupdate Weekly February 4, 2016 The Grenada Olympic Committee and the Ministry of Sports, as well Beacon Insurance and other sponsors, deserve to be commended for hosting another successful Sports Awards’ ceremony. Credit also must be given to the many people who, each year, work tirelessly in the background […]
