February 4, 2011, Grenada – The environmental practices of Flamboyant Hotel & Villas have been recognised by EarthCheck; the world’s leading sustainable travel and tourism certification organisation.
Caribbean News and Sports
Minister Simmons Calls for a More Project Driven NLA
St. George’s, Grenada, March 4, 2011: Sports Minister, Patrick Simmons, wants the National Lottery Authority (NLA) to be more project-driven, saying the organization needs to make itself more visible within the Grenadian community.
PYSADEE OUTREACH HITS GOUYAVE
Pysadee Outreach goes to the parish of St. John’s for it’s 2011 Schools Distribution Programme on Thursday August 11th. The venue is to be announced but students from primary schools in the parish would benefit from the school supplies.For more information visit http://www.pysadeeoutreach.org/news/news.htm
U.S. Embassy Grenada cautions against Diversity Visa Scams
The U.S. Embassy in Grenada reminds Grenadian citizens and residents to use caution when working with private entities to apply for visas to the United States, as reports of fraudulent emails, websites, and print advertisements offering visa services are on the rise.
Inaugural Tillman Thomas Basket Ball Competition Closes with Victory for Flow Ballers
Monday, March 2, 2011; St. George’s, GRENADA – The first Annual Tillman Thomas Basketball Competition organized by the St. Patrick’s Organization for Development (SPOD) as part of the 25th Anniversary Celebration of St. Patrick’s Day Fiesta, came to a close last Friday night at the Sauteurs Hard Court.
Caricom Leaders agree on health insurance fund
St. George’s, March 2, 2011 (GIS) – Caribbean leaders, who recently met in Grenada, have agreed to the establishment of a Health Insurance Fund to be used to help citizens of the regions who lost their investment in the troubled British American Insurance Company (BAICO).
Public Service Retirement Awards to be inaugurated March 10
St. George’s, Tuesday, March 1, 2011 – The Government of Grenada, in keeping with its modernization thrust, is planning to establish a mechanism to publicly recognize public officers for dedicated service to the nation.
GRENADA AND OAS DISCUSS MAJOR REGIONAL DEVELOPMENTS
ST.GEORGE’S, GRENADA, FEBRUARY 26th, 2011_The situation in Haiti dominated discussions between Grenada’s Prime Minister, Hon. Tillman Thomas and Secretary General of the Organisation of American States (OAS), His Excellency Jose Miguel Insulza, this morning at the Spice Island Beach Resort. “I think some progress is being made in Haiti. We […]
Vision for regional integration unchanged – CARICOM SG
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) Ambassador Lolita Applewhaite, acting Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) asserted on Friday 25 February that the vision articulated by CARICOM Heads of Government in the landmark 1989 Grand Anse Declaration had not changed, but it had become more compelling.
No layoffs of CARICOM Secretariat staff forthcoming
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) Even as Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government meet in Grand Anse, Grenada to contemplate the focus and direction of the integration movement, cuts to the work force of the headquarters of the CARICOM Secretariat are not imminent.
The time has come to take stock
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) The time has come for the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to take stock of its strategic direction as there was an urgent need for the regional integration movement to redound to an enhanced quality of life for its peoples.
Dwayne Bravo will miss remainder of the World Cup
New Delhi, India– Following an injury to his left knee West Indies Vice Captain Dwayne Bravo is expected to be out of cricket action for a minimum of four weeks and will miss the remainder of the West Indies Cricket World Cup campaign.
Day 4: The RORC Caribbean 600
Day 4: The RORC Caribbean 600 has been a special event for all of the competitors. Last night the closest battle in any class was decided and the two remaining yachts racing showed great fighting spirit. This provided a fitting finale to racing in the beautiful, but sometimes brutal waters […]
NNP CONCERN
The New National Party is deeply concerned with the seemingly constant increases in the price of gas and food items, which is essential for our modern survival – especially for the poor and vulnerable persons in our society. The party also laments the apparent absence of an effective government strategy […]
Young Men’s Mission
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