St. George’s, November 9, 2012 – The head of the powerful Technical and Allied Workers’ Union (TAWU) insists that government associates have been testing a tax idea, and scoffs at the notion that he’s simply on an attack against the ruling administration.
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Grenada registered nurses want appointment, more money
St. George’s, November 8, 2012 – For the second time in a week, Grenadian workers have taken to the streets of St. George’s in protest and demanding government’s intervention.
Chocoholics Rejoice: November is Chocolate Heritage Month on Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia (November 7, 2012) – In recognition of the role cacao and its beloved byproduct chocolate has played in its history – and current on-island experiences – Saint Lucia has declared November “Chocolate Heritage Month.” The month-long celebration will delve into Saint Lucia’s cacao roots offering travelers opportunities to […]
REDEFINING THE LOCAL MEANING OF CULTURE
St.George’s Grenada, 7 November, 2012-After lengthy island-wide consultations, to both solicit public opinion and sensitize Grenadians on a National Cultural Policy, the Ministry of Culture has come up with a first draft.
Compass Shipping sharing the Christmas spirit through special promotion
Compass Shipping in partnership with a number of business partners will be providing an opportunity for clients and customers who use its service during the period Nov. 5, 2012 through Dec. 17, 2012 to win gifts in a special Christmas campaign.
Windies will push hard to win in Bangladesh says Sammy
DHAKA, Bangladesh – Darren Sammy said West Indies were under little additional pressure to succeed against hosts Bangladesh in their upcoming, two-Test series, the first since they won the ICC World Twenty20 Tournament.
Dr. Mitchell Statement on Obama Re-election
As leader of the New National Party and Opposition Leader in Grenada, I want to congratulate President Barack Obama on a remarkable victory in the American Presidential elections.
TRANSFORMING THE LIVES OF GIRLS ACROSS THE COMMONWEALTH
London, England – Saturday November 03, 2012 To the sweet sounds of “Grenadians, May God Bless you” by Casimir Pitt and sung by Cyril Charles, the Annual Commonwealth Fair got off to a colourful start on Saturday November 3 rd at the Kensington Town Hall in London, United Kingdom.
West Indies look to move forward says Richardson
DHAKA, Bangladesh – Richie Richardson said West Indies will look to continue their recent improvements during their tour of this country over the next few weeks.
Harmful effects on medicine of the U.S. blockade
HAVANA, CUBA —If there is one sector of life which daily suffers the effects of the U.S. blockade of Cuba, it is the field of medicine, officials from the Ministry of Public Health import agency confirmed here today.
MP claims Prime Minister “playing politics’’ with project
St. George’s, November 5, 2012 – In an ongoing show of support for their parliamentary representative, about 200 residents of Sauteurs attended the latest in a series of on-the-bloc pocket meetings organized by MP Joseph Gilbert.
WICB announces television broadcast deal with TAJ TV for 7 Years
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board today announced that Taj TV Limited has acquired television broadcast rights for West Indies Cricket for a period of 7 years from January 2013. Taj TV has acquired global television broadcast rights except for the terrestrial broadcast rights within the Caribbean […]
GRENADA’S NY CONSULATE ASSISTS IN CLEAN UP
NEW YORK, November 1, 2012 – The Grenada Consulate in New York is acting as a facilitator between Grenadians affected by Hurricane Sandy and local communities, putting in-need people in touch with resources.
Union opposes idea of taxing more Grenadian workers
St. George’s, November 4, 2012 – One of Grenada’s leading trade unions has said that it will resist any attempt to lower the country’s personal income tax (PIT) threshold.
HURRICANE SANDY CLAIMS ELDERLY GRENADIAN
NEW YORK, November 3, 2012 – The Grenada Consulate in New York has confirmed that a Grenadian was among fatalities from Hurricane Sandy which battered the Tri-State area on Monday.
