CANCUN, MEXICO, December 10, 2010 – Prime Minister Tillman Thomas and Chair of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) met with Mexican President Felipe Calderon on Thursday, during the 16th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP16).
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OSIS offered Indian Scholarships
CANCUN, Mexico, December 10, 2010 – India has reiterated an offer to provide scholarships and other technical assistance to member countries of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS).
THE DRAFT CONSTITUTION OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF GRENADA
We the People of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, with the assurance of God’s Blessings, and in this solemn exercise of our Sovereign Constituent Power, do hereby re-enact and ordain this Basic Law as the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Grenada, in order to secure for ourselves and our […]
SIDS DOCK SIGNING
CANCUN, Mexico, December 8, 2010 – Today, at the Sixteenth Meeting of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of the Parties, the Prime Minister of Grenada, Tillman Thomas, in his capacity as chair of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS). Grenada is expected to benefit, […]
Trinidad-Tobago to build one-of-a-kind Lakshmi-Narayan Hindu Temple
Grenada Photo Gallery A $14-million Hindu temple and community center has been planned for Freeport in Trinidad and Tobago, according to reports. Construction of this proposed Lakshmi Narayan Temple will reportedly begin early next year. Custom carved marble from India will be imported for the construction which will follow ancient […]
GOVERNMENT MUST PROVE ACCCOUNTABILITY & TRANSPARENCY
St. George’s, Grenada – December 8th 2010: Former Minister for Finance Hon. Anthony Boatswain is calling on the Prime Minister to be honest, accountable and transparent with Grenadians and provide the list of the names of persons hired by statutory bodies since July 8th 2008. He is also asking the […]
PM Thomas warns that time is running out
CANCUN, Mexico, December 7, 2010 – The Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) says it is not prepared to accept token decisions at the United Nations Climate Change Conference that will provide a beautiful façade but result in no real action and no significant impact on the problem of climate […]
The death of two pioneers in education in St. John
Two educational pioneers have passed away recently. Sister Mary, Raphael Narcisi (Sisters of the Sorrowful Mothers), founder and first Principal of the St. Rose Modern Secondary School in Gouyave entered into rest on the 24th October 2010 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin USA.
The Reggae Boyz win 5-4 on penalties to take the Championship title for the fifth time
Monday, December 6th 2010 – Fort de France, Martinique: Jamaica were last night crowned Champions of the Digicel Caribbean Cup 2010 after beating Guadeloupe 5-4 on penalties in a nail-biting finale in front of thousands of spectators at the Stade Municipal Pierre Aliker in Martinique.
2010 NAWASA National Primary School Quiz
St. George’s, Grenada (December 3, 2010) – The NAWASA National Primary School Quiz for 2010 has finally ended and St. George’s Anglican Senior School has retained their crown. During a keen battle with Paraclete Government School, St. George’s Anglican Senior School showed their dominance and after the final question was […]
Digicel Cup ends in thriller as Jamaica retain title in shoot out
Sunday, December 5th 2010 – Pierre Aliker Dillon, Martinique: Jamaica retained their Digicel Caribbean Cup crown in a magnificent game that ended in penalties after a 1-1 draw and extra time
MWAG condemns public statements by PM Thomas
The Media Workers Association of Grenada (MWAG) roundly condemns public statements made by Prime Minister and Minister of Information and National Security Tillman Thomas in relation to the recent series of online commentaries by our colleague Hamlet Mark. While it is the Prime Minister’s right to robustly defend his government […]
Grenada finished fourth in Digicel Cup
Sunday, December 5th 2010 – Pierre Aliker Dillon, Martinique: Cuba eased their pain somewhat, of losing their semi final for the third consecutive Digicel Cup, by beating Grenada 1-0 in the third and fourth placed play off of the Digicel Caribbean Cup Finals being held in Martinique.
UNESCO Funding for Grenada
St. George’s, December 4, 2010 (GIS) – The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has approved a Grenada request for funding US$42,000 for the completion of a National Cultural Policy.
Funds Approved for Grenada to Phase-out Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS)
Montreal, Canada: Grenada is among the first Latin American and Caribbean countries to received approval of funding for the Hydro Chlorofluorocarbons (HCFC) Phase Out Management Plan (HPMP).
