By Linda Straker More than 300 Grenadians many of whom are residing in nearby cities or states attended the 18th annual fundraising gala of the Grenadians United In Virginia which was held last Saturday night at the Royal Court yard.
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PETNA Foundation to send mission team to Grenada next month
NEW YORK, May 10, 2013 – The United States-based PETNA Foundation is planning a mission to Grenada next month to assist the poor and disadvantaged on the island.
Old foes Barbados, T&T renew rivalry for Headley/Weekes Trophy
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – This year’s Regional 4-Day Tournament is expected to come to an exciting climax, when traditionally-strong Barbados and old foes Trinidad & Tobago meet in the Grand Final, starting on Thursday at Kensington Oval here.
Marking a one-year anniversary
By Arley Gill Caribupdate Weekly St George’s, May 6, 2013 – It was on the last day of April last year that Peter David resigned from the government. Two days later – on May 2 – I was informed by the then Prime Minister that he intends to ask the […]
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Dominica national football coach, player dead
The coach of the Dominica national football team, Kurt Hector, and player Nornan Jno Hope were killed this morning, after the vehicle in which they were travelling plunged down a 100 foot sink hole at Pond Case, south east of here.
China agrees to pay after Delma Thomas saves the day
April 16th, 2013: The New national Party Government is already making major inroads in dealing with the housing crisis among low income Grenadians.
La Grenade “proud’’ to be chosen as new Grenada GG
St George’s, April 13, 2013 – The incoming governor general of Grenada says it’s a proud moment for her and she is looking forward to serving as head of state.
Politics fuelling maneuvers in labour movement
Caribupdate Weekly Editoral April 10, 2013: Chester Humphrey, who has provided strategy and policy assistance and guidance to the Trades’ Union Council (TUC) for many years, is no longer on the council’s executive.
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Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell Address to The Nation
Click here to listen to PM Dr. Keith Mitchell National Address on April 9, 2013
For foreigners only?
Caribupdate Weekly Editorials April 3, 2013: WE welcome the various announcements outlined in the March 27 Throne Speech by the Governor General, in what this newspaper last week called a “bold agenda’’.
Former colleague says “street fighter’’ Noel should be in Grenada senate
St George’s, April 5, 2013 – A former member of the National Democratic Congress says the party, which was booted out of office with a 15 – 0 general election defeat on February 19, would have been better served with a Glen Noel selection to the senate.
AN ACTIVIST DECISION
Caribupdate Weekly Editorial THERE is always an air of positivity over the starting of a new parliamentary term — always coming on the heels of election campaigns that, by their very nature these days, are bruising.
Grenada government recommits to regional integration
St. George’s, March 29, 2013 – The recently installed government of Prime Minister Keith Mitchell has reiterated Grenada’s support for efforts at Caribbean integration.
