ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA Monday, September 16, 2013: The Central Statistical Office of the Ministry of Finance and Energy, in collaboration with the OECS Secretariat and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Decent Work Team and Office for the Caribbean, will be conducting a Labour Force Survey in Grenada. This Survey is […]
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T&T’s New York Consulate confirms Sparrow is alive
The Consulate General of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago in New York confirms that Mr. Slinger Francisco, “The Mighty Sparrow” is alive. The Consulate General was informed of his condition today 12th September, 2013 at 8:37am by his son, Mr. Richard Francisco, who has been […]
Grenadian soca Artiste Synnah Releases His Second Book In His Zombie Avengers Series
Multitalented Grenadian Soca artiste Earl Edwards, best known as Synnah in the music world, has expanded his artistic wings to become a highly revered children’s author. His literary debut is a series of books for 9-12 year olds called Zombie Avengers. The first book in the series Zombie Avengers: Slay […]
Sparrow is very much alive
According to Tony, the son of the Mighty Sparrow, “dad is very much alive” and has been responding to family members although he is in a coma. Do not believe in the rumors out there especial from postings on social media, that is very disturbing to the relatives and close […]
Primary Health Care make early Major Impact
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, Thursday, September 12, 2013 – GIS: A noticeable increase in the number of home visits to patients in need of healthcare services has boost the confidence level of the Grenada’s healthcare policy directors. The increase comes as the Ministry of Health and Social Security – Primary Health […]
Grenada upgrades from Board of Tourism to Tourism Authority
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, September 11, 2013 – GIS: Increased marketing opportunities, greater potential for earning and better partnership with airlines and cruise ships are just a few of the benefits that Grenada will enjoy as it embarks upon new tourism frontiers by embracing the concept of a Tourism Authority. At […]
Upgrades turn up the volume on Adventist radio ministry
Sep 10, 2013 – Silver Spring, Maryland, United States ANN staff, with reporting by Shelley Nolan Freesland A multi-million dollar upgrade dedicated last week at Adventist World Radio’s flagship studio in Guam will broaden the scope of the radio ministry’s outreach across Asia, administrators say. The $2.9 million upgrade features a […]
Kirani James Receives EC 500,000 in cheque and Treasury Bills
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, Tuesday, September 10, 2013 – GIS: Olympic 400 metre champion Kirani James, has received a cheque valued at EC 100,000 dollars, the first part of EC 500,000 dollars promised to him by the government after his historic feat in London last year. Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell […]
PengCo Music’s Randal Alexander is on a mission
Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. September 9, 2013——Randal Alexander’s music engineering studio at PengCo Music is full of activity and there’s no sign of slowing down. On the heels of some super hot releases featuring Swappi and Orlando Octave last month, PengCo Music has unleashed another track featuring Swappi- one called, OMG. Already […]
CARNIVAL 2013 MAS RESULTS
OLE MAS FEMALE CHARACTER 1st Place: Moreen Hartman Portrayal: “Up Under Me” From the Band: BG Production 2nd Place: Michelle Russell Portrayal: “The Devil’s Bride” From the Band: Antoine International 3rd Place: Elizabeth Taylor Portrayal: “Nannie Wine” From the Band: BG Production OLE MAS MALE CHARACTER 1st Place: Roland Guy […]
Grenada Remember Hurricane Ivan
Nine years ago on September 7, 2004, Hurricane Ivan, a category 3 storm, struck the tiny island of Grenada, causing widespread devastation. The cost of the disaster was estimated at more than US$900 million, more than twice the country’s GDP. Hurricane Ivan damaged more than 80 percent of the country’s building […]
Cuba’s Foreign Minister Meets PM Mitchell
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, Thursday, September 05, 2013 – GIS: Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell welcomed Cuba’s Foreign Minister, His Excellency Bruno Rodriguez Parilla, to Grenada earlier Thursday. The Foreign Minister thanked the Government of Grenada for their “eternal support of Cuba, especially as it relates to the blockade.” His Excellency […]
PM Mitchell meets with Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, Thursday, September 05, 2013:Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell welcomed Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to the region earlier Thursday, expressing his hope that this will be the start of a fruitful relationship between the region and Saudi Arabia. In expressing his concern over the existing unstable situation in the […]
Day of Prayer and Fasting for Peace in Syria and other countries
Speaking to the crowds gathered in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday 1st September 2013, Pope Francis called for Saturday, 7th September, 2013, to be a day of prayer and fasting for peace in Syria, the entire Middle East and throughout the world. He spoke of his horror at the images emerging […]
Grenada making good progress says Prime Minister
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, Wednesday, September 04, 2013 – GIS: Seven months after being returned to office in a landslide victory, the New National Party Government (NNP), is said to be making good progress. That’s according to Prime Minister Dr. the Hon Keith Mitchell who told a lively constituency forum […]
