St. George’s, January 20, 2011 – The Government of Grenada has reaffirmed its determination to continuing with the development of the nation’s playing fields and sporting facilities, including the National Athletics Stadium at Queen’s Park.
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Pilot energy program to help the poor
St. George’s, Wednesday, January 20, 2011 – The Grenada government has signaled its intention to implement a new program to improve the living standard of the country’s poor.
Government plans for refurbishment of Statium
In making his contribution to the 2011 Budget on Tuesday, Minister Simmons disclosed that government will be meeting with officials of an international company which has expressed an interest “in working with us on a Public/Private Initiative for the refurbishment of the stadium”.
By-election in Barbados for Former PM Seat
The governing Democratic Labor Party (DLP) and the opposition Barbados Labor Party (BLP) will be ending the final lap this evening for tomorrow’s by-election in the St John constituency.
Policeman Short and Killed In Jamaica
Jamaica police were up to last night searching for leads into the killing of a police corporal who was found with bullet wounds to the head in a room at a hotel on the strip popularly strip know as ‘Back Road’ in St Catherine, yesterday afternoon.
Grenada records it 2nd road fatality for 2011
A 16 year old boy is the island’s second road fatality for 2011. Dead is 16 year old Kegan Jones, a student at the St. Andrew’s Anglican Secondary School.
West Indies Announced World Cup Squad
St John’s, Antigua –The West Indies Cricket Board today announced the West Indies 15 man squad for the Cricket World Cup 2011.
Grenada Celebrates 37 Years of Independence
Grenada will be celebrating 37 years as an independent nation, on February 7th, 2011. The theme for this year’s celebration is “Celebrating thirty seven years through challenging times with Optimism and Resiliency”.
Grenada has recorded yet another armed robbery
The Royal Grenada Police Force has confirmed there was an armed Robbery at the Bananas Night Club, True Blue St. George on Sunday.
52-year-old St Vincent handyman to appear before a magistrate on cocaine charges
A 52-year-old St Vincent handyman was expected to appear before a magistrate today, charged with attempting to export $1 million worth of cocaine.
Richie Richardson appointed Windies Team Manager
St John’s, Antigua– The West Indies Cricket Board announced the appointment of Richie Richardson as Team Manager of the West Indies Cricket Team.
THE IMPACT OF BULLETS IN TORONTO
Need a Loan or Mortgage click here By Neals J. Chitan Saturday January 15, 2011: Last night, Friday January, 14th, 2011, I stood behind my former student, the father of another young Grenadian who was gunned down on Christmas Day in Toronto, as we gazed into the casket of his son […]
Grenada government investing in jobs and youth in 2011
St. George’s, January 15, 2011 (GIS) – The Grenada government is planning to spend more than EC$700 million on jobs, establishing a medical teaching hospital and other initiatives over the next 12 months.
Windwards Batsmen crumbles against Somerset
North Sound, Antigua – Somerset Sabres, principally through the efforts of leg spinner Maximilian Waller and wicketkeeper batsman Jos Buttler, redeemed themselves with a 17 run win over Windward Islands on Day 5 of the Caribbean Twenty20.
Cultural opportunity for local and regional organizations
St. George’s, January 13, 2011 – Cultural organizations in Grenada and six other Caribbean countries are being invited to submit proposals for a U.S.-sponsored initiative called the Cultural Envoy Program. Funding is only provided to U.S. citizen Cultural Envoys.
