By Lincoln Depradine The start of a New Year always is filled with a combination of angst, expectations and resolutions. Angst is often fuelled by a concern over something relatively importance such as finding a job, passing an examination, one’s health, or paying the bills that accumulated from overspending at […]
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WICB President sends condolences
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – The WICB has sent condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of persons who died during the heavy rains and landslides in the Windward Islands. President of the WICB Whycliffe ‘Dave’ Cameron, offered sympathies on behalf of all members and stakeholders of the West Indies […]
BLAME GAME UNHELPFUL, SAYS CARIBBEAN ECONOMIST
BAHAMAS (December 30, 2013) – On the eve of a new year a leading Caribbean economist called on the region’s citizens to take charge of their personal financial destiny and waste no time with playing the “blame game”, which is unhelpful. “Government, politicians, national economies, the global economy, banks, credit card companies, inflation, […]
OFFICE OF THE INTEGRITY COMMISSION
The Office of the Integrity Commission invites applications to fill the vacant position of Compliance Officer. POST OBJECTIVE: To manage the day-to-day activities pertaining to the intake, review and audit of declarations and the conduct of organizational reviews in government agencies and public bodies. KEY TASKS (Include, but not […]
Anglicans host successful Christmas
St George’s, December 27, 2013 – Politicians, social workers, members of the clergy, volunteers and donors, mixed and mingled at one of the largest luncheon gatherings in St George’s over the Christmas holidays. The annual Christmas dinner of the Anglican Church’s Community Program for the Poor is primarily intended for […]
New National Party ( NNP ) expresses sympathy with the people of St. Vincent , St. Lucia and Dominica
St. George’s , Grenada , Thursday, 26th December 2013 – The New National Party ( NNP ) expresses sympathy with the people of St. Vincent , St. Lucia and Dominica. The entire Executive, Members and Supporters of the New National Party, take this opportunity to express their profound grief and sadness over […]
Dr. The Rt. Hon. Keith C. Mitchell Prime Minister Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique Christmas Message 2013
Isaiah 9:6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Fellow Grenadians, I bring you greetings this Christmas season, as we celebrate […]
Dominican singer eyes global market with new album
Roseau, Monday December 23, 2013: After five years, Dominican musical ambassador Michele Henderson returns with her latest musical endeavour- Home (Chez Moi); a world music album she plans to promote to global markets via online distributor Believe Digital. A combination of the first and last song titles, the album fulfills […]
Be a living example of Christ this Christmas
By Lincoln Depradine I trust that in the frenzy leading up to Christmas day, December 25, everyone takes timeout to reflect on the reason for the season – Jesus Christ. “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his […]
Miss Grenada wins Toronto dance contest
By Lincoln Depradine Toronto, Canada, December 2, 2013 – A young Grenadian-Canadian is celebrating victory in the junior segment of an international pageant held in Toronto. Makeda Joseph-Brereton, 8, was a participant in the annual Miss Teen and Junior International Dance Talent Pageant that carried more than $10,000 in […]
BLACKLIST WARNING FROM BUSINESS PUBLISHER
HOUSTON, Texas (December 3, 2013) – “The blacklisting of Guyana and the citation of Belize by the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) could have serious ramifications for the banking industry if corrective measures are not taken,” warns Melissa Marchand, publisher of Global News Matters which produces the fortnightly Market […]
Sunil Narine added to Windies Test squad for NZ
St John’s, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board today announced that off-spinner Sunil Narine has been added to the West Indies squad for the three Tests against New Zealand to be played next month. Narine has played five Tests, including two against the New Zealanders. Meanwhile Shane Shillingford and […]
MADE IN GRENADA
November 26th, 2013 – Made In Grenada, the entertainment and cultural Company hosted its first event in 2002 – the Made In Grenada 40 Local Artistes Showcase. Made In Grenada has since being involved in a number of initiatives with the primary concern of promoting, showcasing and highlighting the talents […]
“LIFE IS A PRIZE, LIVE IT WELL”, SAYS
BAHAMAS (November 25, 2013) – A Caribbean financial expert sees the fragile state of regional economies as the cause of many of the ills affecting the average person. Zhivargo Laing, a former Bahamas finance minister, said this contention will run through a series of seminars he is planning for the […]
GRENADA PARTICIPATES IN THE FIRST CARIBBEAN ORAL HEALTH SUMMIT
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO—Hosted in Puerto Rico with the objective of improving oral health across the Caribbean, the first Caribbean Oral Health Summit was held on November 13 and 14, 2013 at the Caribe Hilton Hotel. The Summit included a two-day comprehensive scientific program focused on leveraging resources to promote […]
