Seven retired employees of the Grenada Postal Corporation who collective provided 210 years of service to the statutory body were recently presented with gift baskets as Grenada commemorates October as month of the Elderly.
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WARM WELCOME AT HAPPYHILL SECONDARY SCHOOL
Monday October 22nd 2012: Students and teachers at the Happy Hill Secondary School extended warm welcome to Leader of the Opposition Dr. The Right Hon. Keith Mitchell when he visited the school last Friday to give moral support to the staff and students following a recent incident which left one […]
Opposition Leader Visit to Montreal
Monday October 22nd 2012 On the afternoon of Sunday October 14th, over a hundred Grenadians and friends of Grenada in Montreal braved inclement weather in order to attend a reception in honor of the Leader of Her Majesty’s Opposition in Grenada, Dr. The Rt. Hon. Keith Mitchell. The evening’s activities […]
Former soldier claims Cuban troops were sent to protect PM Bishop
by Michael Bascombe ST GEORGE’S, October 19, 2012 – A former Grenadian soldier has claimed that Cuba signed a secret deal to send Cuban commandos to protect then Prime Minister Maurice Bishop, who was eventually assassinated.
Pannists succeed at Royal School of Music exams
St. George’s, October 13, 2012 – Republic Bank Angel Harps – 13 times national panorama champions of Grenada – is endeavouring to assist local pannists acquire formal musical knowledge and skills. The Tanteen-based orchestra, which is Grenada’s oldest steelband, is also recruiting new players to its ranks.
MP Joseph Gilbert expresses worry
St. George’s, October 12, 2012 – Former Works’ Minister Joseph Gilbert is concerned that government is deliberately stalling on implementing a major project for St. Patrick, and is also worried about the future of an end-of-year festival that the parish hosted in 2010 and 2011.
Private sector employees losing jobs
St. George’s, October 12, 2012 – The employment situation in Grenada is looking bleaker with an expected rise joblessness numbers among private sector workers.
Statement from the office of the Opposition leader
The Opposition Leader and Leader of the New National Party Dr Keith Mitchell wishes to congratulate President Hugo Chavez on his re-election as President of Venezuela.
Letter: Peter David will have the last laugh
Dear Sir: We have been reading on almost a daily basis how the ruling Tillman Thomas led NDC government and political party is tearing itself apart and most disturbing of all is that in just over four years his government has mismanaged Grenada’s economy to the extent that the country […]
Grenada MP hails new Venezuelan VP
St. George’s, October11, 2012 – Former Grenada Foreign Minister, Peter David, is confident that Nicolas Maduro will perform excellently in the role of Venezuela’s new Vice-President.
Cancellation of 2012 Aunty Tek Spice Word Festival
St. George’s, October 11, 2012 – Lack of funds has been cited as the main reason for the cancellation of a cultural program that was introduced to Grenada three years ago by the National Democratic Congress administration.
PM Thomas Expresses Sadness on Learning of Bus Accident
NEW YORK, October 8, 2012 – Grenada’s Prime Minister Tillman Thomas has expressed sadness upon learning of the bus accident in New Jersey on Saturday which injured about two dozen passengers including Grenadian nationals.
President Chavez congratulated, thanked for supporting Grenada
St. George’s, Grenada, October 8, 2012 – A former Grenada foreign minister has welcomed Sunday’s successful re-election bid by President Hugo Chavez, saying it would allow for the continuation of programs in Grenada sponsored by government and people of Venezuela.
Prime Minister’s Address at Grenada Nutmeg Sector Development Strategy
Ladies and gentlemen, following the passage of Hurricanes Ivan and Emily in 2004 and 2005, respectively, the European Union as part of the E.U. funded All ACP Agriculture Commodities Programme, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Grenada Cooperative Nutmeg Association (G.C.N.A.), the International Trade Centre (I.T.C.) in Geneva, Switzerland, […]
Opposition promises Gouyave mini stadium for Kirani James
St. George’s, October 8, 2012 – The opposition New National Party (NNP) is promising more recognition for Kirani James should be party be returned to office. Both the NNP and the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) have begun what is widely regarded as the unofficial campaign to Grenada’s next general […]
