ST GEORGE’S, GRENADA, Monday, 16 June 2014: US based charity, reachwithin, says a few spaces are still available to attend their REACH Grenada’s division two-day conference, Children & Caregivers: The Importance of Their Relationships. It takes place on Thursday 26thand Friday 27thJune 2014 at St George’s University. Organised in collaboration […]
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Prime Minister Mitchell congratulates Prime Minister Gaston Browne of Antigua and Barbuda
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, June 13, 2014 – GIS:On behalf of the Government and People of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, Prime Minister Dr. the Rt. Honourable Keith Mitchell extends heartfelt congratulations to the new government of Antigua and Barbuda, and new Prime Minister, Honourable Gaston Browne. Prime Minister Mitchell believes […]
CIBC FirstCaribbean Treats Customers!
St. Georges, Grenada, 13th June 2014. Customers banking with CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank were treated in an exceptional and delightful way on Friday 13th June, as the bank celebrated Customer Appreciation Day. Customers were welcomed by smiling, friendly bank staff as they walked through the doors of the various branches […]
GUESTS OF CALABASH GRENADA RAISE MONEY FOR THE BELAIR CHILDREN’S HOME
GRENADA (5 June 2014) Guests at Calabash Grenada have contributed over EC$500 to the Bel Air Children’s Home at Calliste. The money has been raised from the sales of a booklet that describes the tropical gardens in which the hotel is set. A regular guest at the hotel was so […]
Grenadian roots of the world’s first black professional footballer
Caribupdate Editorial June 6, 2014: With the opening of the World Cup of soccer, it is opportune moment to pay tribute to a player with Grenadian roots that created footballing history in England. His name is Arthur Wharton. Wharton was born in Ghana; but, his father was born in Grenada to […]
OECS e-Business and e-Commerce Workshops
ROSEAU, Dominica, June 6, 2014 – Given the small size of most Caribbean firms, and the very limited capital base, e-commerce provides opportunities for reaching customers in distant markets without the cost of establishment or the use of intermediaries. It is therefore necessary to develop this platform to enable enterprises within […]
CaribVision Partners With ICS To Stream Caribbean SeaFan Festival & Telethon
The ICS Caribbean SeaFan Festival & Telethon continues to gather momentum and new partners as anticipated date draws near. CaribVision TV the region’s premiere cable TV Channel will broadcast the day’s event online, as well as live on CaribVision TV Cable for a one hour special segment in the four […]
Grenada government “ready to go’’ with new teaching hospital
New York, June 2, 2014 – Grenada has secured backing from the Chinese government and other overseas partners who will join St George’s University (SGU) in establishing a new teaching hospital in the country, Prime Minister Keith Mitchell has announced. “We are ready to go, Sisters and Brother,’’ Dr Mitchell […]
Dominica’s Michele Henderson wins CARICOM song competition
AGSelectPR, Roseau, Thursday, May 29, 2014: Dominican, jazz, fusion singer Michele Henderson is the winner of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) song competition, and her winning entry “Celebrating CARICOM” is now the regional body’s official anthem. Henderson beat out 57 semi-finalists and ten finalists to emerge winner in the competition which was […]
MARTIAL ARTS SEMINAR ON THIS WEEKEND IN GRENADA
By Gerry Hopkin, JD St. George, Grenada; May 27, 2014 — Martial arts enthusiasts and aspiring practitioners of Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Kick-Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts are in for a meaningful learning experience and special treat this coming weekend, said Sensei Melvaughn Coutain of the Grenada School of Martial Arts, […]
Cadrona Home benefits from Netherlands Insurance Sponsored, Wonderful World Concert!
It is indeed a wonderful world when we can give back to our community in a meaningful way. The Cadrona Home for the Aged is the most recent beneficiary of one of the many exceptional benefit concerts produced by Valerie Daniel, local opera /concert singer and voice specialist. The benefit […]
WICB statement about the title winners of the Regional 4-Day Tournament
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – After a few queries and conflicting media reports about the title winners of the Regional 4-Day Tournament, the West Indies Cricket Board wishes to make clear a number of points about the award of the WICB President’s Trophy and the Headley/Weekes Trophy. First, the Playing Conditions […]
Caribbean leaders to meet on cybercrime and eGovernance
An upcoming meeting of Caribbean Commonwealth officials with responsibility for ICT will bring the region’s eGovernance and cybercrime issues squarely into focus. The Caribbean Stakeholders’ Meeting on the Importance of ICTs and their Impact on Regional Development will take place in Port of Spain from May 26th to 28th. Conference […]
Former foreign minister David joins PM Mitchell’s ruling party
Former foreign minister Peter David, who served more than 10 years as general secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has now joined the ruling New National Party (NNP) of Grenada Prime Minister Keith Mitchell. David, who served in the NDC government after its 2008 general election victory, was formally […]
Endorsement of Peter David
St. George’s, Grenada May 20th, 2014: The New National Party wishes to extend a special invitation to you the Media, Party supporters and the general public to attend an endorsement ceremony at the Paraclete Government school on Tuesday 20th May in the constituency of St. Andrew North West, starting at 6pm. This […]
