ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, Tuesday,October 01, 2013 – GIS: One of the most visible medical organizations in the world will return to Grenada this week to provide free specialist clinical services to Grenadians. Children Health Organization Relief and Educational Services (CHORES) are expected in Grenada as early as Wednesday, to begin […]
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Rev. Matthew Ray Funeral
The family of the late Rev. Matthew Rae announced the funeral arrangement for their dearly beloved. FUNERAL & VIEWING AT GRACE FUNERAL CHAPEL: Thursday, October 3, 2013 VIEWING: 10:00am -11:00am SERVICE: 11:00am – 12noon GRACE FUNERAL CHAPEL: 607 North Conduit Blvd., Brooklyn, NY 11208 PHONE # OF CHAPEL: (718) 235-8088 […]
PORTS OF THE US VIRGIN ISLANDS TO ATTEND CRUISE CONVENTION IN COLOMBIA
US VIRGIN ISLANDS (September 30, 2013) – The Ports of the U.S. Virgin Islands will field a strong delegation to the annual Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Cruise Conference and Trade Show in Cartagena, Colombia this week. This gathering of industry participants, slated for September 30 to October 4 at Cartagena […]
California’s Shafter City Council honors its 1st Hindu invocation
Shafter City Council in California (USA) has honored its first Hindu invocation by issuing a “Certificate of Recognition” to distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, President of Universal Society of Hinduism, who delivered it on September three. It includes honoring “Zed’s initiatives to bring various religious communities together throughout world so […]
The Passing of Rev. Matthew Rae
Rev. Matthew Rae, prominent in the Grenada community of New York for over 60 years, died on Friday after several weeks of hospitalization and resting at his home. He was 89. The sad news was announced by Anne, one of his nieces. Rae was born in the Village of Adelphi, […]
Remembering Arrow
Today marks the 3rd anniversary of the death of the world’s most popular Soca Artist Mighty Arrow. Click here for Harold Pysadee interview with the Gus White marking this occasion.
1200 Jobs Generated by Sandals Grenada
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, Thursday, September 26, 2013 – GIS: The ongoing expansion and upgrading works at Sandals La Source in Grenada has now generated 1200 jobs and continues to make a significant contribution toward reducing the island’s unemployment figures. Speaking at a time when the regional and global economy continues […]
Grenada Government Plans to Buy back GRENLEC
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA,Friday, September 27, 2013 – GIS: Government has formally advised Grenada Private Power of its intention to purchase the majority stake in GRENLEC. This notification follows a notice to Government by Grenada Private Power (GPP) on September 19, 2013 giving the Government of Grenada the first option to […]
“Quotable Caribbean”
“Ambassador (John) Ashe has also championed the government’s position on the issue of Climate Change and sustainable development. We are very much pleased that he has accepted the Presidency of the (General) Assembly and are confident that he will represent our nation and the United Nations with distinction.” – Baldwin Spencer, Prime Minister, Antigua […]
Civil Society Opposes Al-Bashir UN Appearance
Fugitive Head of State Reportedly Cancels Attendance at General Assembly New York/The Hague- September 26, 2013 —Following an outcry from civil society and government leaders, International Criminal Court (ICC) fugitive Omar Al-Bashir will reportedly not attend the UN General Assembly in New York, the Coalition for the ICC said today. […]
Grenada Board of Tourism launches staycation in Carriacou
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, Thursday,September 26, 2013- GIS: On Wednesday, September 25th, the Sister Isle of Carriacou saw the launch of its very first Staycation Promotion dubbed ‘Staycation in Carriacou’. The promotion is an initiative of the Grenada Board of Tourism (GBT) that markets the Sister Isles of Carriacou and Petite […]
Government unveils its new Billionaire Investor
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, Thursday, September 26, 2013 – GIS: Grenada could soon see the construction of three five star resorts along the coast of the world famous Grand Anse beach. Egyptian billionaire and businessman Naguib Sawiris is in discussion with government to invest in the island’s tourism sector. But Grenada’s […]
Grenada Ministry of Health expresses concern about Dengue Outbreak
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, Thursday, September 26, 2013: _ The Ministry of Health is taking aggressive measures to stem and prevent a major outbreak of dengue in Grenada. The announcement was made by Grenada’s Chief Medical Officer – Dr. George Mitchell during an interview with the Government Information Services (GIS) on […]
NNP Discontinue the Free Barrel Program
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada: The Government of Grenada says that after consultation, it has been decided that, what is referred to as the “free barrel programme,” will be discontinued this year. Minister of Finance and Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell has been meeting throughout the week with officials of the business community, […]
Discussions with the IMF progressing
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA Wednesday, September 25, 2013: Government wishes to report significant progress in its discussions with the International Monetary Fund (the Fund) which concluded a mission to Grenada on September 13, 2013. The Fund has agreed to support Grenadain its “home grown programme” of fiscal adjustment and structural reforms. […]
