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.
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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 […]
Grenada NY Adventist Organization 29th Convention
Over a thousand West Indians primarily of Grenadians attended the 29th annual convention of the Grenada New York Adventist Organization at the Wingate High School Auditorium.
PRESS STATEMENT ON INJURED GRENADIAN
NEW YORK, October 7, 2012 – The Consulate General of Grenada in New York wishes to inform the general public that only one Grenadian remains hospitalised following Saturday’s bus crash in Wayne, New Jersey.
Superb Samuels stuns Sri Lanka as Windies win World T20 in style
Colombo, Sri Lanka – Marlon Samuels held onto the ICC World T20 trophy and didn’t want to let it go. Winning the trophy “means everything to us”, he said after the Windies beat Sri Lanka by 36 runs to take the title in grand style on Sunday night.
Bus overturned taking Grenadians to Brooklyn for SDA Convention
WAYNE, N.J. — A tour bus from Canada carrying 57 people bound for a New York City church event overturned on a highway exit ramp in northern New Jersey and slid down an embankment early Saturday, injuring 19 who were aboard, authorities said Full story
Senior Grenada media practitioners trade accusations
St. George’s, October 6, 2012 – President of the Media Workers Association of Grenada (MWAG), Rawle Titus, is accusing the head of the Government Information Service (GIS) of “potential breaches’’ of the rules governing public servants.
