St George’s, October 2, 2013 – The Kingdom of Morocco has expressed commitment to ongoing assistance to Grenada in several areas, including agriculture, the provision of more scholarships to Grenadian students, and in agro-processing research. Moroccan officials outlined their position during a visit to the country by a four-member Grenada […]
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St. Joseph’s Convent and Grenville Secondary receive new wings
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, Wednesday, October 02, 2013 – GIS: The Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development partnered with the Caribbean Development Bank have added new wings to the St. Joseph’s Convent, St. George’s and the Grenville Secondary School. The St. Joseph’s Convent now has a new administrative wing that […]
Carnival Concierge unleashes a premium travel
New York, NY (Sonique Solutions) – Following a successful inaugural 2013 Trinidad and Tobago Carnival travel tour, professional travel management company Carnival Concierge LLC is gearing up to once again serve international festival lovers and first-timers an unparalleled vacation package during the 2014 edition of the ‘Greatest Show on Earth’. […]
VINCENTIAN NATIONAL CHARGED FOR POSSESSION OF AMMUNITION
A Vincentian national was arrested and charged on Monday September 30th, 2013 by officers attached to the Drug Squad Unit of the Royal Grenada Police Force for possession of ammunition. Dexter RODNEY, 23 years, Auto Body Repairman a citizen of St. Vincent & The Grenadines, was formally charge for having […]
POLICE INVESTIGATE CHOPPING INCIDENT IN ST. George’s
Police are investigating the circumstances in which a 29 year old resident of Boca, St. George, got his right wrist was amputated. The alleged incident occurred about 3:00 pm on Monday 30th September, 2013 at Boca, St. George. The victim, Jaward Bridgeman, told members of the Criminal Investigation Department, that […]
Chores returns to Grenada in October
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 […]
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. […]
