St. George’s, December 3, 2009 (GIS) – Finance Minister Hon. Nazim Burke has described a draft report on poverty assessment in Grenada as “quite disturbing.’’
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First calf born to Artificial Insemination in Grenada
St. George’s, December 4, 2009 – Normally there is nothing earth-shaking about a calf being born in Grenada. But Deacon Jr. is not just any calf.
Supporters of the NDC living in Toronto are making a contribution
St. George’s, December 4, 2009 – Supporters of the National Democratic Congress living in Toronto are making a contribution to the attempts of the Grenada Government to strengthen the nation’s food security mechanism. They are piloting a programme for the promulgation of various vegetable plants in the parish of St. […]
Grenada taking “national development’’ issues to Copenhagen conference
St. George’s, December 3, 2009 (GIS) – Grenada will be looking to this month’s climate change conference in Copenhagen, Denmark, to seek support for certain specific local projects.
PM: no project feasibility study; former minister said it was “incomplete’’
St. George’s, December 3, 2009 (GIS) – Prime Minister Hon. Tillman Thomas has reaffirmed a pledge of his government and party to decentralise services and develop all parts of the nation, including St. Patrick.
HONORARY CONSUL WHARWOOD EMBARKS ON PROMOTION CAMPAIGN FOR GRENADA
MONTREAL, Canada, December 3, 2009 – Grenada’s Honorary Consul in Montreal, Mr. Leonard Wharwood has embarked on a media blitz in promoting Grenada as the best vacation destination in the Caribbean, and to assure investors that Grenada is open to investments from abroad.
Government committed to “decent and affordable housing’’
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.
Government committed to “decent and affordable housing’’
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.
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.
