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 […]
Caribbean News and Sports
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.
NNP PERSPECTIVE – Freedom of speech under the NDC
The political games of the NDC continue and now it has infiltrated yet another sector of our lives; our culture. Undoubtedly, freedom of speech is threatened in this country, be it spoken Language, or words expressed through songs or through writing. We see the deliberate attempts to hinder freedom of speech […]
Soroptimists meet in Grenada
St. George’s, August 24, 2009: Volunteers involved in service organisations are “unsung heroes and heroines’’ to whom government is looking for help in the development of Grenadian youth, a senior government minister said Monday.
GRENADA AND ST. VINCENT THROUGH TO DIGICEL CARIBBEAN CUP NEW YORK SEMI FINALS
Monday, August 24th, 2009 – Brooklyn, New York, USA: Grenada and St. Vincent & the Grenadines grabbed the second semi final spot in the Digicel Caribbean Cup New York yesterday, to join St. Lucia and Jamaica in what is sure to be an exciting semi-final at the Jefferson High […]
7 Gold medals for Jamaica
Jamaica’s men’s and women’s relay teams brought home more gold at the World Athletics Championships on Saturday to wrap up an amazing – and historic – achievement for the country, and the Caribbean. Read more….
DIGICEL BERMUDA WEATHERED HURRICANE BILL IN FINE STYLE
HAMILTON, BERMUDA – AUGUST 22nd, 2009: The Digicel network has withstood the powerful forces of Hurricane Bill – despite the torrential rains, gale and hurricane force winds experienced across the island. Digicel is happy to report that 100% of its customer base was able to stay connected right throughout the […]
Grenada PM EXPRESSES CONDOLENCES TO Dr. GIBBS FAMILY
ST.GEORGE’S, AUGUST 21st, 2009_ Prime Minister Hon. Tillman Thomas has expressed his condolences to the Gibbs family on the passing of Dr. Lawrence Gibbs.
Prime Minister’s address to OECS economic union talks
ST.GEORGE’S, GRENADA _Grenada’s Prime Minister Tillman Thomas has reiterated his call for a “super national body” to govern the affairs of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) if meaningful economic union is to be achieved.
Cuban healthcare specialists in Grenada
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, New Health Minister, Sen. the Hon. Ann Peters, last Wednesday met with three healthcare specialists from the Republic of Cuba who will be joining the team of healthcare providers at the General Hospital and the Ministry of Health.
Opposition leader extends Condolences on the passing of the late Dr. Lawrence Gibbs
St. George’s, Grenada 19th August, 2009: Leader of Her Majesty’s Opposition, Dr the Right Honorable Keith Mitchell, and the members of the New National Party will like to extend condolences to the family and friends of the late Dr. Lawrence Gibbs, who passed away on Tuesday 18th August, 2009.
Grenada to Gain Travel Destination Portal Website
Grenada Hotel and Tourism Association announce development plans for a Travel Destination Portal Website to benefit GHTA member organisations and Grenadian tourism in general.
Win, run and raise money for REACH Grenada!
The charity REACH Grenada has launched a special competition to recruit a Grenadian National (and resident) to represent Grenada and run alongside fellow international REACH Grenada fundraisers in the ING New York City Marathon on 1st November 2009. The winner will receive a guaranteed place on the REACH Grenada marathon […]
Reflection and Ole talk – Anthony “Wendell” DeRiggs
Ole Talk is a popular West Indian term, steeped in tradition. Many regard it as light or idle chatter but it goes beyond that. There is serious Ole Talk which transcends idle conversations, exaggeration, or plain shooting from the mouth. It can involve talk on current events, politics, culture and […]
REACH Grenada provides touch-screen technology for children with Special Educational Needs
Grenada, August 18, 2009 – REACH Grenada has generously provided $2,065 for a new computer to greatly improve the quality of learning for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) at St Andrew’s Special School, Grenada.
