Enjoy the best Caribbean Music on Spiceislander Radio St. George’s, June 18, 2010 (GIS) – The speculation about the future location of Grenada’s parliament building has ended. Officials of the ministry of Works, Physical Development and Public Utilities have announced that the new building, to be financed by the Australian […]
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WICB and ESPN reach agreement for broadcast of Caribbean T20
ESPN and the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) have reached an agreement for the broadcast of the inaugural Caribbean T20 Tournament, July 22 to 31, 2010. The tournament, which will form part of the annual WICB calendar, will have the first phase played in Barbados (July 22 to 25) with […]
Government not ready for Renaissance Project, denies newspaper allegations
Enjoy the best Caribbean Music on Spiceislander Radio St. George’s, June 15, 2010 (GIS) – The Grenada Government has made a decision on the St. George’s Renaissance Project. The project of Zublin Grenada Ltd. Includes such plans as the construction of a new vendors’ market, a second cruise jetty and […]
Working in the interest of Grenadian people
Enjoy the best Caribbean Music on Spiceislander Radio St. George’s, June 15, 2010 (GIS) – Finance Minister Nazim Burke has reiterated government’s confidence in measures adopted to assist Grenadians and keep the economy afloat in the face of the global economic and financial crisis.
Wireless Internet now available at Tanteen Playground
St. George’s, June 13 (2010) – A newly opened playing facility in St. George’s has been equipped with wireless Internet. The Tanteen Children’s Playground, also known as “The Swing,’’ was officially opened Sunday afternoon. The ceremony, which included live entertainment from LIME Commancheroes and Republic Bank Angel Harps, was attended […]
QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY HONOURS 2010
GOV E R N M E N T N O T I C E QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY HONOURS 2010 HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following appointment to the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (Civil Division):- C.B.E. TO BE a Commander of […]
Phase II pan tuner willing to teach in Grenada
By Lincoln Depradine St. George’s, June 12, 2010 – Steelpan in Grenada often seems to be taken for granted; treated with the same attitude that West Indians had towards our cricket team of a generation ago – we were winners and always will be there in winners’ row. That is, […]
Venezuelan Ambassador Perez unaware of opposition claims
St. George’s, June 11, 2010 (GIS) – Venezuela’s top diplomat in Grenada has said there is no arrangement under which Grenada provides accommodation for the Venezuelan ambassador based in St. George’s.
Minister receives GBN complaints, OCM expresses network commitment
St. George’s, June 10, 2010 (GIS) – Minister with responsibility for Culture and Information, Senator Arley Gill, has said that government is taking note of complaints being received about GBN programming and on the physical state of the network’s headquarters in St. George’s.
Another false accusation against Grenada’s Opposition
St. George’s, Grenada, June 9th 2010: Contrary to statements made by Prime Minister, Hon Tillman Thomas, and other members of the NDC administration, officials of the Ministry of Finance have confirmed that the $6M donated to Grenada by the Government and People of Venezuela were used for the purposes intended.
CONSUL GENERAL DERRICK JAMES AND OFFICE OF DIASPORA AFFAIRS PRAISED FOR SWIFT RESPONSE
June 9, 2010: St George’s: The effectiveness of Grenada’s representatives abroad and the role they play in national development were again highlighted on Tuesday, June 8. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lana Mc Phail, handed over supplies valued at over US$16,000 to two other ministries. They were […]
Grenada seeking position on UNESCO cultural committee
St. George’s, June 9, 2010 (GIS) – The Grenada Government has announced a plan to enhance the infrastructure and human resource of the country’s Cultural Heritage Department, and it’s seeking the assistance of the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).
Grenadian Minister on panel for regional tourism discussion
St. George’s, June 8, 2010 (GIS) – Grenada Tourism Minister, Hon. Glynis Roberts, is a member of a panel chosen by the Barbados-based Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) to discuss the future of the tourist sector in the region.
Opposition Leader is “pathological,’’ says Government Senator
St. George’s, June 7, 2010 (GIS) – Junior Information Minister, Sen. Arley Gill, has described Opposition Leader Dr. Keith Mitchell as “pathological,’’ and an attention-seeker.
Environment Minister leads national cleanup drive
St. George’s, June 6, 2010 (GIS) – Environment Minister Michael Church led by example as Grenada joined the international community in observing World Environment Day. The theme of the day, which was marked on June 5 by United Nation member-countries, was: “Many Species. One Planet. One Future.”