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The Rapid Growth of St. George’s University and its Contribution to Grenada’s Economy

St. George’s University (SGU) is a private medical school and international university in Grenada, West Indies, that offers degrees in medicine, veterinary medicine, public health, the health sciences, nursing, arts and sciences, and business. Founded in 1976 by an act of Grenada’s Parliament, SGU has grown to become one of […]

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The Advantages of Transitioning Grenada’s Public Workers from Monthly to Biweekly Pay

Grenada’s public sector plays a vital role in the nation’s development and ensuring the efficient functioning of government services. In recent years, there has been a growing discussion about transitioning public workers from monthly to biweekly pay cycles. This shift offers several advantages that can positively impact both the employees […]

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UNDP Initiative Delivers Vital Support To Communities Through Seedling Distribution

St. George’s, Grenada, August 21, 2023 – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) through its Climate-Resilient Agriculture for Integrated Landscape Management (CRA) Project, is enhancing community resilience and promoting sustainable agriculture in rural communities through its seedling distribution drive. The initiative will benefit the parishes of St. David, St. Andrew, […]

Caribbean News

Grenada J’ouvert

Grenada Jouvert is an exuberant and vibrant event that forms an essential part of the annual Carnival celebrations in Grenada. Carnival in Grenada is a time of revelry, cultural expression, and community bonding, and Jouvert marks the official commencement of these festivities. Jouvert takes place in the early hours of […]

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Rootsman Kelly wins Calypso Monarch 2023

Congratulations to Rootsman Kelly of St. David, the triumphant winner of the 2023 Calypso Monarch title! Your melodious voice and compelling songwriting has earned you a well deserved victory! Noteworthy mentions go to the remarkable contenders who shared their talent on stage, particularly our fellow St. David representatives, Sour Serpent […]

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Boyzie crowned Groovy Soca Monarch 2023

A resounding applause to our remarkable artistes who undeniably rocked the stage and claimed their well-deserved crowns at the 2023 Groovy Soca Monarch and Power Soca Monarch competitions! Congratulations to Boyzie for securing victory in the Groovy Soca Monarch category, and to Terra D Governor for once again reigning as […]

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New Dimension wins Panorama 2023

Congratulations to the exceptional members of Nexa New Dimension Steel Orchestra, the champions of the National Panorama Competition! Your extraordinary musical talent and harmonious melodies have deeply resonated with us all, propelling you to this remarkable victory. May you continue to carry our culture to unprecedented heights. Commendations also go […]

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MINISTER FOR SPORTS CONGRATULATES PARA-ATHLETE TYLER SMITH ON HISTORIC MEDAL WINNING AT THE COMMONWEALTH YOUTH GAMES

St. George’s, Grenada, 11th August, 2023: Minister of State with responsibility for Sports, Hon. Ron Redhead has congratulated sixteen year old Grenadian paraathlete, Tyler Smith, on his historic medal-winning event at the Commonwealth Youth Games in Trinidad and Tobago. Smith, who made his country’s debut in the para-athletics of the […]

Cricket

Stage set for West Indies Rising Stars Boys’ Under 17s Regional Tournament in Trinidad

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – The best young cricketers in the West Indies are assembling in Trinidad & Tobago for the West Indies Rising Stars Boys’ Under17s Regional Tournament that features both 50-Over and two-day formats and starts on Saturday 12 August until 31 August. For this 2023 edition, Cricket West Indies (CWI) is introducing a two-day red ball format to add to the pre-existing 50-Over format for the […]