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.
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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.
Help received for purchasing material for community project
St. George’s, October 5, 2012 – Grenadians living in the Diaspora continue to contribute to the development of their homeland, with the latest beneficiary of their generosity being residents of a St. George’s community.
Windies Women banking on “quality spinners” as they face Aussies in semi-final
Colombo, Sri Lanka – Spin bowling could be a huge factor for West Indies women as they look to topple Australia in the semi-final of the ICC Women’s World T20 tournament on Friday.
Caribbean national who help found Caribana dies in Toronto
Toronto, Canada, October 3, 2012 – One of the people who was part of a group comprising Grenadians and other Caribbean nationals in launching Caribana in Toronto in 1967 has died.
Promising an “alternative’’ for Grenada’s next general election
St. George’s, October 3, 2012 – A former top official of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) has said that Grenadians can expect an “alternative’’ from which to choose when voting at the country’s next general election.
Caribbean Airlines Gets Involved In Crime Reduction in Grenada
By Neals J. Chitan Over the past months, Grenada has experienced its undesired portion of a significant rise in crime and violence in the Caribbean.
Ruling party expels members, calls it “a new day’’
St. George’s, September 30, 2012 – The ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), which has been in turmoil since forming the government in 2008, has expelled its General Secretary and several other party members.
