Wednesday 13th January 2010 – Kingston, Jamaica: Digicel Group, the largest mobile company in the Caribbean and fastest growing mobile company in Central America, is donating US$5 million in cash to support the urgent relief efforts needed following the widespread devastation caused by the magnitude 7.0 earthquake that hit Haiti […]
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CG James’ Statement on Hait
NEW YORK, January 13, 2010 – Consul General, Derrick James released the following statement regarding the earthquake in Haiti on Tuesday January 12th, 2010.
Agriculture division battles the dry weather
Hillsborough, Carriacou, January 21th, 2010- Farmers and officers of the Agriculture Division in Carriacou and Petite Martinique are defying the odds, producing crops in the midst of a long, dry weather spell affecting the islands.
GIVING BACK & MAKING A DIFFERENCE – AN EXAMPLE FROM THE GRENADIAN DIASPORA
New York, January 11, 2010 – THE PETNA FOUNDATION started by Grenadian-born Nicholas Earle Brathwaite and his wife, Janice, has been quietly supporting a number of charitable initiatives in the Caribbean and the United states.
Patti LaBelle Set to Deliver Legendary Soulful Valentine’s Concert at BAM
By Gerry Hopkins, J.D. (hopkinscg@gmail.com) At the heels of the iconic Temptations, Manhattans and Rose Royce, New York City dwellers are preparing to experience yet another legend of soul music at the Brooklyn Academy of Music – the notable empress, Patti Labelle. According to Lorraine Campbell of the Brooklyn-based cultural […]
Court date set for Windies Fast Bowler
West Indies fast bowler Jerome Taylor is due to appear in court on January 12 after an incident over the New Years holidays. Taylor was arrest for assault at a bar in Kingston, AFP has reported.
Chester Humphrey at it again – NNP Perspective – week ending January 8th, 2008
Once again, Mr. Chester Humphrey, just like his Brethren in Ciboney Chambers is desperately seeking attention in his goal of attempting to discredit the NNP. His gigantic ego blinds him from the foolishness of his actions. The sickening reality of Mr. Humphrey’s cowardliness is that he continues to miss his […]
MP Roberts Further Motivated to Work
St. George’s, January 8, 2010 – Tourism Minister Hon. Glynis Roberts plans on working on a number of small and large projects this year that will be beneficial to Grenadians and visitors alike.
Educational programming series on GIS Grenada
St. George’s, January 8, 2010 (GIS) – The television network of the Government Information Services, Channels 12, is about to start a monthly series of educational programmes.
DIRECTIONAL SIGNS TO GRENADA’S HISTORICAL SITES
St. George’s, January 8, 2010 – Tourism Minister Hon. Glynis Roberts plans on working on a number of small and large projects this year that will be beneficial to Grenadians and visitors alike.
LATIN AMERICAN AND CARIBBEAN EXPORTS DROP 24 PER CENT IN 2009, UN REPORTS
New York, January 7, 2010 – The value of total exports from Latin America and the Caribbean in 2009 fell 24 per cent compared to the previous year due to the global economic crisis, according to a new United Nations study released today.
Sammy happy to take over from Lewis
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Allrounder Darren Sammy is ready for the challenge of leading the Windward Island in the upcoming West Indies Cricket Board’s Four-day First-class competition which bowls off on Friday in Jamaica. The 26-year-old will be at the helm and says he expects his team to do will in […]
ANTHONY BOATSWAIN RECOMMENDED FOR THE SENATE
St. George’s Grenada, January 6th, 2010: Leader of Her Majesty’s Opposition, Dr. the Rt. Hon. Keith Mitchell has recommended to the Governor General, that Mr. Anthony Boatswain be appointed as a Senator in the Upper House of Parliament. Boatswain who was a former Minister of Finance, Economic Development, Trade and […]
LEARNING MORE ABOUT GRENADA
Toronto, January 4, 2010 – An English professor at York University in Toronto has commended Grenada-born author and journalist Lincoln Depradine on the “details’’ embodied in his debut publication, “White Frock & Coals: The Story of A Community Called The Wharf.’’
NEW YEARS MESSAGE TO THE NATION by the Leader of Her Majesty’s Opposition
Fellow Grenadians, let me take this opportunity as the Leader of Her Majesty’s Opposition, to wish everyone of you a very happy New Year.
