By Gerry Hopkin, JD OVERCOMING GRENADA’S DEBT BURDEN & THE ECONOMIC DOWNTURN REQUIRE A BALANCED-MIX OF COMMON SENSE SOLUTIONS − NEW TAXES & RETRENCHMENT NEED NOT BE OUR FIRST RESORT We may eventually have to add new taxes and/or increase levies in order to pull ourselves out of the deep […]
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NBA Rookie Anthony Bennett, Allen Iverson, Roy St John
By Lincoln Depradine Now that the 2013-2014 National Basketball Association season is underway, attention is being paid to how well Anthony Bennett transitions from college to the NBA. Bennett is a product of the Caribbean. If his dream comes true, he will be the latest among many outstanding men and […]
GRENADA RECORDS ITS FIRST CASE OF H1N1
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, Wednesday, November 06, 2013 – GIS: Over the past several weeks Grenada has witnessed an upsurge in the number of influenza type illness especially among children. Numerous cases of adults with flu-like symptoms have also been recorded. Cases of dengue fever were reported by our reference laboratory in […]
Must Do Tours in Grenada
Rainforests, majestic mountains and cliffs, calming lakes, and invigorating waterfalls all serve as the perfect backdrop for experiencing the amazing tours and activities of Grenada. Whether an intrepid traveler or the ultimate beach surveyor, explorers are sure to find an excursion that lifts the spirits and enriches their experience on […]
Samuels hits sparkling half-century before WI fall to Shami
KOLKATA, India – Marlon Samuels said West Indies fell short of the batting targets they had set for themselves, but they were prepared to fight hard to remain competitive in the first Test against India here. Samuels hit the top score of 65, but Test newcomer Mohammad Shami grabbed 4-71 […]
Adventist Church in North America recommends affirmation of men and women for ordination
The Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America yesterday approved a recommendation from its Theology of Ordination Study Committee (TOSC) that affirms both men and women for ordination to ministry. Each of the Adventist Church’s 13 world divisions are now in the process of establishing and holding their own TOSC in […]
Adventist officers release statement regarding a local conference’s recent election of president
Seventh-day Adventist world church officials today released a statement regarding a local conference that recently elected as president a person who is not recognized by the world church as an ordained minister. Ordination is one of the criteria for being a conference president. The statement, in its entirety, follows: Moving […]
Ministry of Economic Development, Trade, Planning
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, Tuesday November 5, 2013: Caribbean Export in partnership with the Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) offers ProNET training to small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) across the Caribbean region. Between November, 12-14, 2013 Caribbean Export in collaboration with the Grenada Ministry of Economic Development, Trade, Planning […]
Condolences on passing of former Minister of Sports Roy St John
The National Democratic Congress is deeply saddened to learn about the death of former Minister of Sports Hon. Roy St John. On behalf of the NDC, I would like to express deepest sympathy to the family and loved ones of the late former Minister. The life of this former athlete, […]
The Camerhogne Folk Festival is returning
By Lincoln Depradine I was delighted to hear my friend, music man Adrian Mark, announce that the Camerhogne Folk Festival is returning to St Patrick this year. According to Mark, the nation’s senior cultural officer, organisers are “working steadily’’ to ensure a successful festival from December 6 to 8. The […]
Former sports minister will be “greatly missed,’’ PM Mitchell says
By Lincoln Depradine St George’s, November 1, 2013 – Grenada, which mourned the death of agriculture minister Denis Lett in January, as well as the subsequent passing of two former MPs, has lost Roy St John, who once served as sports minister. St John, 91, died Thursday. “Mr. St. John […]
Prime Minister extends sympathy with the passing of Roy St.John
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, Thursday, October 31, 2013 – GIS: On behalf of the Government and People of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinque, Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell extends to the family of Former Sports Minister, Mr. Roy St. John, the most profound sympathy. Mr. St. John was an outstanding son […]
Income tax ceiling to be lowered
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, Thursday, October 31, 2013 – GIS: The Income tax threshold is being lowered in Grenada as the country prepares to usher in a home grown structural adjustment programme, part of broader plans to revamp the economy. Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell has announced that persons earning in […]
Former Grenada Minister of Sports dies
Spiceislander.com has learnt of the passing of Grenada former Minister of Sports and Senator Mr. Roy St. John who passed away earlier today. Mr. St. John served as a Senator and Minister of Sports up to the 1979 revolution that toppled the GULP government of Sir Eric Matthew Gairy. He is the third […]
Gibson wants Windies to use practice match wisely
KOLKATA, India – Ottis Gibson said West Indies will be looking to make the most of their warm-up match against Uttar Pradesh which opens on Thursday here. The Windies head coach is anxious for his side to use the three-day contest to get valuable match practice prior to the first […]
