Please visit our new discussion forum St. George’s, December 2, 2009 – Government is determined, dedicated and committed to ensuring all nationals have a “decent roof over their heads,’’ Housing Minister Hon. Alleyne Walker has said.
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Adolescent health focus of workshop
Please visit our new discussion forum ST. GEORGE’S, December 1, 2009 – Severeal persons from varying professional background – all with interest in youth development – are attending a four-day workshop that is examining issues impacting adolescents’ health.
NAWASA planning more reliable water supply
Please visit our new discussion forum St. George’s, December 1, 2009 – The National Water and Sewerage Authority (NAWASA) has unveiled a Strategic Plan that includes ensuring the agency is capable of supplying all customers with a “reliable, adequate and safe supply of water.’’
Grenada joins in observing International Day of Persons with Disabilities
St.George’s, Tuesday, December 1, 2009 – Grenada will join other countries around the world on December 3 in marking the annual observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
AOSIS CHAIR CALLS ON HEADS TO ADDRESS CLIMATE CHANGE WITH URGENCY
Please visit our new discussion forum PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad, November 27, 2009 – Chairman of the Alliance of Small Island States, (AOSIS) Grenada’s Prime Minister Tillman Thomas has challenged world leaders to work toward a legally binding agreement on climate change when the global community meets in Copenhagen in next month.
More than two million AIDS related deaths reported globally in 2008 – two million children under the age of 15 now live with HIV
New figures released by the World Health Organization and UNAIDS estimate the number of new HIV infections have declined each year by about 17% from 2001 to 2008, but for every five people infected, only two start treatment.
Elevating visual arts in Grenada
Please visit our new discussion forum St. George’s, November 27, 2009 (GIS) – The Grenada Government wants to give more prominence to visual art, which it describes as a crucial part of the nation’s cultural industry.
Steady Progress reported on the Brizan/Perseverance Road
St. George’s, November 27, 2009 – Coordinator of the Brizan/Perseverance Road project, Patrick Martin, says his team is going into this weekend confident that they’ll meet next week’s promise of re-opening the road to limited traffic and pedestrian-use.
REGGAE and SOUL MUSIC LEGENDS in CONCERT AT B.A.M. on THANKSGIVING WEEKEND — NOV. 27 & 28
NYC; November, As New Yorkers prepare for yet another Thanksgiving, the creative folks of Jammins Entertainment family are set to present the classic Reggae Legends and Soul Legends in Concert Series — celebrations of nostalgia and the enduring talent of iconic artists whose work span generations.
FM DAVID SPEAKS TO INDIA AND CANADA FOR MORE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad, November 27, 2009 – Grenada’s Foreign Minister Peter David on Thursday continued his round of bilateral meetings in the margins of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) here.
AOSIS CALLS FOR CLEAR AMBITIOUS COMMITMENTS FROM DEVELOPED COUNTRIES
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad, November 26, 2009 – The Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) on Thursday voiced concerns over attempts to water down the results of the United Nations Climate Change Summit in Copenhagen next month.
Grenada/China housing agreement signing ceremony in St. Andrew
Please visit our new discussion forum St. George’s, November 26, 2009 – Top officials of Grenada and China will gather in St. Andrew on Friday, November 27, for an important event related to the construction of a number of new houses.
SVG Prime Minister Gonsalves commended for courage
St. George’s, November 26, 2009 – Vincentians have decided to remain with the Constitution adopted when their country gained Independence from Britain in 1979. They have rejected a proposed new one that was drafted by Grenadian Constitutional Lawyer, Dr. Francis Alexis.
FOREIGN AFFAIRS MINISTER MEETS WITH DELEGATIONS AT CHOGM
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad, November 25, 2009 – The Australian Government is proposing a pledge of $50 million Australian (US$46 million) to assist Grenada and other Caribbean Countries in several areas including climate change mitigation, agriculture, and small business development, among others.
Government committed to helping vulnerable
St. George’s, November 25, 2009 – Social Development Minister Sylvester Quarless has reiterated government’s commitment to helping the nation’s most vulnerable citizens, including close to 1,500 Grenadians whose applications for help is pending under the Public Assistance Programme.
