Beausejour, Carriacou, January 10th, 2014– District Agricultural Officer in the Ministry of Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs Edwin Duncan is part of a group of regional agriculturists; that will be participating in a three month course dealing with Applications of Meteorology to Agriculture. The training is organized by the Caribbean […]
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WICB congratulates Dr. Hunte on knighthood
Kingston, Jamaica – President of the West Indies Cricket Board Mr. Whycliffe ‘Dave’ Cameron has sent congratulations to former WICB President, Dr. Julian Hunte, following the announcement of his knighthood. The Government of St Lucia recently announced that Dr. Hunte is to be given the award of Knight Commander of […]
Challenging the STATUS QUO on crime in the Caribbean!
By Neals Chitan 2014 began with crime rates soaring ridiculously high in the Caribbean. Reports have indicated that in the first seven days of this year, the southern twin republic of Trinidad and Tobago has reported 19 homicides and counting. A recent article from Caribbean Journal asked the question, “Can […]
GRENADA UNITED LABOUR PARTY (GULP)
Fellow Grenadians, As the holiday season approaches, the GULP joins the nation in celebrating this most festive occasion. The GULP will continue to support all things Grenadian; and, most importantly, we will continue to support our Grenadian people. We urge all Grenadians to pray for this nation and to […]
BOUNCE AND SWING – THE STORY OF PRESTON McSWEEN
The Village of Birchgrove in St. Andrew has produced its fair share of musical stalwarts, including the bands Rhythm Riders and Rhythm Mix, but it is the exploits of an eighteen year phenom that will once again bring National and more than likely, International attention to Birchgrove. Preston McSween’s […]
COMFORT INN SAN JUAN APPLAUDS REGIONAL CARRIERS
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (January 7, 2014) – The popular Comfort Inn hotel in San Juan, franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel franchisors, is optimistic about increased business from the Caribbean market in 2014 as regional carriers expand and upgrade. Seaborne Airlines […]
THE MADE IN GRENADA TOP 40 SONGS SINCE INDEPENDENCE (1974)
The MADE IN GRENADA top 40 songs since Independence were compiled after consultation with 6 luminaries with the knowledge and expertise to provide an objective listing of the major hits over the past 40 years. The songs are listed randomly. For the purposes of this compilation a simple but effective […]
New Year resolution: creating a Grenadian/Bajan power couple
By Lincoln Depradine The start of a New Year always is filled with a combination of angst, expectations and resolutions. Angst is often fuelled by a concern over something relatively importance such as finding a job, passing an examination, one’s health, or paying the bills that accumulated from overspending at […]
WICB President sends condolences
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – The WICB has sent condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of persons who died during the heavy rains and landslides in the Windward Islands. President of the WICB Whycliffe ‘Dave’ Cameron, offered sympathies on behalf of all members and stakeholders of the West Indies […]
BLAME GAME UNHELPFUL, SAYS CARIBBEAN ECONOMIST
BAHAMAS (December 30, 2013) – On the eve of a new year a leading Caribbean economist called on the region’s citizens to take charge of their personal financial destiny and waste no time with playing the “blame game”, which is unhelpful. “Government, politicians, national economies, the global economy, banks, credit card companies, inflation, […]
OFFICE OF THE INTEGRITY COMMISSION
The Office of the Integrity Commission invites applications to fill the vacant position of Compliance Officer. POST OBJECTIVE: To manage the day-to-day activities pertaining to the intake, review and audit of declarations and the conduct of organizational reviews in government agencies and public bodies. KEY TASKS (Include, but not […]
Anglicans host successful Christmas
St George’s, December 27, 2013 – Politicians, social workers, members of the clergy, volunteers and donors, mixed and mingled at one of the largest luncheon gatherings in St George’s over the Christmas holidays. The annual Christmas dinner of the Anglican Church’s Community Program for the Poor is primarily intended for […]
New National Party ( NNP ) expresses sympathy with the people of St. Vincent , St. Lucia and Dominica
St. George’s , Grenada , Thursday, 26th December 2013 – The New National Party ( NNP ) expresses sympathy with the people of St. Vincent , St. Lucia and Dominica. The entire Executive, Members and Supporters of the New National Party, take this opportunity to express their profound grief and sadness over […]
Dr. The Rt. Hon. Keith C. Mitchell Prime Minister Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique Christmas Message 2013
Isaiah 9:6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Fellow Grenadians, I bring you greetings this Christmas season, as we celebrate […]
Bravo looks to restore confidence
AUCKLAND, New Zealand – Dwayne Bravo said the imminent series of five One-day Internationals against New Zealand gives West Indies a chance to press the reset button and seek to restore confidence in the team. The Windies face the New Zealanders in the first ODI on Boxing Day, Thursday, at […]
