Grenada is represented at the meetings of the International Oil Pollution Compensation Funds currently underway in London, United Kingdom 18 – 22 October 2010. HE Ruth Elizabeth Rouse, High Commissioner for Grenada and Mr. Lazarus D. Joseph, Marine Surveyor, Grenada Ports Authority (Department of Maritime Affairs), are participating in the […]
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Opposition Members Say They Will Not Be Silenced By The Government
October 18th, 2010: Members of Her Majesty’s Opposition are extremely concerned about the inability of the Speaker of the House of Representative to be fair and objective in dealing with the business of the people.
Grenada’s Opposition Leader Dr. the RT Hon. Keith Mitchell congratulates new West Indies Cricket Captain
St. George’s, Grenada, October 18th: Former Chairman of the Prime Ministerial Sub Committee on Cricket, Honorable Doctor Keith Mitchell, has extended his congratulations to Darren Sammy, the newly elected captain of the West Indies Cricket Team.
Grenada’s Opposition Members says they will not be silenced by the Government
St. George’s, Grenada, October 18th: Members of Her Majesty’s Opposition are extremely concerned about the inability of the Speaker of the House of Representative to be fair and objective in dealing with the business of the people.
GRENADA TO HOST AOSIS MINISTERIAL MEETING IN NOVEMBER
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada, October 17, 2010 – Grenada will host a Ministerial meeting of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) next month. The meeting, scheduled for the Grand Beach Hotel in St George’s on November 1-2, will involve Environment Ministers from the 43 AOSIS countries. They will be updated […]
FINANCE MINISTER NAZIM BURKE SIGNS LOAN AGREEMENT FOR PHASE II OF FEEDER ROADS PROJECT
WASHINGTON, DC, October 14, 2010 – Grenada and the OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) have signed a US$8.5 million loan agreement for the second phase of the Agricultural Feeder Roads Project. The agreement was signed in Washington, DC last Friday by Finance Minister, Nazim Burke and the Director General […]
Dramatic finale as hosts score winner from last minute penalty
Wednesday, October 13th 2010 – Paramaribo, Suriname: A penalty from the Suriname goalkeeper in injury time ensured a dramatic end to the 2nd match on opening night in Group C of the Digicel Cup and sent the large home crowd into hysterics. The Netherlands Antilles came in as the underdogs […]
Steady start for the Golden Jaguars in Digicel Cup Group C
Wednesday, October 13th 2010 – Paramaribo, Suriname:A beautiful curling free kick 25 yards from goal by Christopher Bourne, Guyana’s left back, after only 9 minutes was a fitting way to begin Group C. St. Lucia’s custodian Iran Cassius appeared glued to the ground as he seemed surprised that the shot […]
Princess Royal Hospital equipped with x-ray reading machine
Hillsborough, Carriacou, October 13th, 2010 – The Princess Royal Hospital in Carriacou is now better equipped to do patients’ diagnosis. It has received an x-ray reading machine from England-based Raphael Stanisclaus, a member of the charitable organization, Friends of Princess Royal. Crispin Mitchell, a member of Friends of Princess Royal, […]
Sustainable Land Management
The Ministry of Agriculture through the Sustainable Land Management (SLM) Project completed its 4th workshop aimed at strengthening awareness of land degradation, and augmenting capacities for wise use of land within the construction sector. On Thursday October 7th, the SLM Project conducted a workshop targeting loan and valuation officers from […]
GROUP C OF THE DIGICEL CARIBBEAN CUP KICKS OFF AS HOSTS SURINAME EYE FIRST PLACE
Wednesday, October 13th 2010 – Paramaribo, Suriname: Group C of the Digicel Caribbean Cup matches kick off this evening following a press conference held this morning to introduce the teams in the Andre Kamperveen Stadium in Paramaribo. Guyana face St. Lucia in tonight’s opening set of matches and first time […]
Ingrid Jackson: Living what she preaches
Washington, D.C., October 13, 2010 – Well-known youth leader and women’s activist, Ingrid Jackson, is pursuing post graduate studies. She’s a PhD. Candidate in Public Policy and Leadership at Walden University. “I believe that leaders need to be developed; it would minimize the mistakes they make both ethically and administratively,’’ […]
Consultations on 2011 Budget
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, Wednesday, October 13, 2010: As part of the 2011 budget preparation process, the Ministry of Finance has planned a National Budget Consultation for Thursday October 28th, 2010, at the Grenada Trade Centre.
Grenada wins overall title at triathlon in Barbados
Grenada, 11th October, 2010: Five Grenadian athletes representing the Grenada Triathlon Association competed at the Barbados National championships this past weekend in both the sprint and Olympic triathlon events. The races started on time at 6 am Sunday on Brighton beach on the south coast of Barbados. Athletes competed in […]
New Literary Festival for Grenada
St. George’s, October 11, 2010 (GIS) – The cultural landscape in Grenada is about to be changed in a very profound way. A niche is being established for spoken word, penmanship and the dramatic arts, giving them their own cultural space on the national calendar of events. The Grenada government, […]
