Colleague Heads of States and Government and other delegations, I am delighted, on the 20th anniversary of the formation of the Alliance of Small Island Developing States, (AOSIS), to welcome you to this historic AOSIS Summit on Climate Change.
Caribbean News and Sports
Some Guantanamo Prisoners Fight Release by William Fisher
NEW YORK, IPS – As 13 prisoners held at the U.S. naval Base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba appeared set to finally win their freedom, others are asking their release to be deferred. The problem is that some of those cleared for release fear they will be tortured if they are […]
Government of Grenada Duty-Free Barrels Initiative 2009
It is no secret that the world economy is facing one of its most severe crisis since the 1930s. Grenada, like the rest of the world, is being negatively affected by the crisis in several ways.
PM welcomes support of Opposition Leader on the choice of Ombudsman
ST.GEORGE’S, GRENADA, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17th, 2009 _ Grenada’s Prime Minister Tillman Thomas has welcomed the support of the leader of Her Majesty’s Opposition, Dr. Keith Mitchell, for the recommendation of Mr. Agar Alexander as Grenada’s first Ombudsman since Independence.
Former Minister for Works Gregory Bowen calls on Prime Minister Thomas to stop talking and act
St. George’s Grenada, September 14th, 2009: Former Minister for Works Mr. Gregory Bowen is calling on the Prime Minister to take immediate actions to ensure that hundreds of workers formally employed with Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC) do not remain on the breadline.
Grenada’s Opposition concerned about lack of Police presence
St. George’s Grenada, September 10th, 2009: It is with concern that the New National Party (NNP) expresses its dissatisfaction with the level of interest shown by the Police Force in maintaining good community security during the series of public meetings being held around the country by the NNP. The meetings […]
Grenada’s Opposition deeply concerned with Government’s “Labour Day” decision
St. George’s Grenada, September 9th, 2009: Members of Her Majesty’s Opposition have expressed deep concern over the alleged decision taken by the thirteen-month-old Tillman Thomas administration to send the junior minister in The Prime Minister’s Ministry – with responsibility for Culture – Senator Arley Gill, to New York for the […]
Photos of Labor Day 2009
Kiddies Carnival on Eastern Pkwy Photos
Advisory Committee on prerogative of Mercy advises release of prisoners
Air Jamaica Special low fare to Grenada ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, Friday, SEPTEMBER 4th, 2009_ On Friday September 4th, 2009, the Minister responsible for the Advisory Committee on the Prerogative of Mercy, pursuant to her powers under Sections 72-74 of the Constitution of Grenada, advised his Excellency the Governor General, to […]
Bernard Coard will be a free man in a few days
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA — A former deputy prime minister is scheduled to be freed as early as Saturday after serving nearly three decades for the slaying of Grenada’s leader and other officials in a 1983 coup that triggered a U.S. invasion.
Grenada’s Opposition Leader meets with Venezuela’s New Ambassador to Grenada
Leader of the Opposition, Dr. The Rt. Hon. Keith Mitchell has once again expressed his gratitude to the Government and people of Venezuela for support given to Grenada during the period he served as Prime Minister and in particular during the period following the passage of Hurricane Ivan.
Parade of the bands photos
Grenadian man arrested and charged in Washington, D.C.
NEW YORK, Aug 27, 2009 – A 49-year-old Grenadian man has been arrested and charged by Police in Washington, D.C. for the alleged possession of illegal drugs. The Washington Post reported that Winston Williams was earlier this month indicted on charges of unlawfully possessing marijuana with the intent to […]
That’s the wrap on submitted reports from Berlin. It’s a generalised report, and not particularly on any individual country.
BERLIN, Germany – Usain Bolt worked hard on his legend status with two world records as he entered the pantheon of global sports icons – still as carefree at the world championships as at the Olympics last year.
