Top officials of the Seventh-day Adventist world church today voted to contribute $250,000 to humanitarian relief efforts in the Philippines in the wake of one of the most devastating typhoons to make landfall in recorded history. Super Typhoon Haiyan tore through central Philippines last week, flattening entire towns with 195-mph […]
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Warning against another round of infighting in Grenada’s NDC
St George’s, November 15, 2013 – An internecine war is brewing within Grenada’s National Democratic Congress (NDC) as it prepares for its February convention and a likely leadership race. Former Prime Minister Tillman Thomas, who has led the NDC for more than a decade, lost his own seat in his […]
WICB advertises for Director of Commercial, Marketing and Communications
St John’s, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board is conducting a search to fill the position of Director of Commercial, Marketing and Communications. The Director of the CM&C will be responsible for all of the WICB’s revenue generation and support services activities including business development, sponsorship management, merchandise and […]
LIVE TWEETS FROM CARIBBEAN BANK SECTOR TALKS
CASTRIES, St. Lucia (November 12, 2013) – Cogent analysis of developments in the Caribbean banking and financial services sector will be speedier this year with the use of tweets from the respected Caribbean and international news service, Global News Matters (GNM). In addition to its thoughtful analyses, […]
DELTA ADDS MORE FLIGHTS TO THE US VIRGIN
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS (November 12, 2013) – The U.S. Virgin Islands next month will start benefiting from more flights out of the New York and Atlanta gateways. USVI Commissioner of Tourism Beverly Nicholson-Doty previously announced the debut of daily flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Cyril E. King […]
Most Government Ministers to Forgo Six Percent Pay Hike
ST.GEORGE’S, GRENADA, Tuesday, November 12, 2013 – GIS: Over ninety (90) per cent of the Ministers of government have agreed to forego the automatic six percent increases to their salaries, which were consistent with the increases to public servants, and which had become due in May 2013. While it is the […]
In the Philippines, an outpouring of prayer and support in wake of devastating typhoon
Seventh-day Adventists worldwide are rallying support and prayers in the wake of what is likely the Philippines’ worst natural disaster and one of the most powerful recorded typhoons to ever hit land. Super Typhoon Haiyan barreled across the central islands of the archipelago over the weekend, flattening entire towns with […]
MADE IN GRENADA ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
CELEBRITY TEAM VISITS HMP The Made In Grenada Courts Celebrity Football team made its 2nd annual appearance (on Saturday November 9th) at Her Majesty’s Prison to engage a team of Inmates in a friendly football encounter. The game ended in a 3-3 draw after 80 minutes of competitive and entertaining […]
Quotable Caribbean
“It is clear that in spite of the interdependent relationship between aviation and tourism, greater efforts must be exerted by both sectors to achieve an integrated policy position to ensure a more sustainable and competitive growth. ” – Taleb Rifai, Secretary-General, United Nations World Tourism Organization “The UK is our second-largest market. […]
TELLING IT AS IT IS
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 […]
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 […]
