Sons of Grenada’s first Female Calypso Monarch making strides in the Soca Arena Born in the historic parish of St. Patrick in the northern part of Grenada to the first female calypso monarch – Cynthia Ogiste “Lady Cinty” and Thompson Ogiste are two (2) of Grenada’s most promising Soca artistes […]
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TEAM GRENADA FOR IAAF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
For full coverage of Grenada Carnival 2009 click here ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, Aug 5 – Four (4) Olympians are included in a six-member Grenada team for the 12th IAAF World Championships in Athletics in Berlin, Germany, August 15-23. The Grenada Athletics Association (GAA) has released the names of the team […]
ST. LUCIA, FCCA COUNTDOWN TO ANNUAL CRUISE CONVENTION & TRADE SHOW IN OCTOBER
CASTRIES, St. Lucia (August 4, 2009) – St. Lucia is getting ready to host hundreds of delegates for the 16th annual Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Cruise Convention and Trade Show this October 26 to 30, 2009.
St. John’s Reunion 09
August 2, 2009, Gouyave, St. John- The parish of St. John is getting ready for the biggest reunion in Grenada’s history. The St. John’s Reunion 09 is scheduled for 12 to 16th August 2009.
Psychological Services Center (PSC) Obtains Full Accreditation
Friday 31st July, 2009: The Psychological Services Center (PSC) has been fully accredited by the International Association of Counseling Services (IACS), a Virginia based organization of United States, Canadian, Australian and now, Grenadian, counseling agencies!
FILM FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS WORK OF SGU MED STUDENTS
In May 2009, St. George’s University School of Medicine students Philip and Lucy Magcalas were invited to bring their 35 minute film, Skin and Bone, to the Rainier Independent Film Festival located in the lush foothills of Mt. Rainier in Washington State. The third term students took advantage of their […]
IT’S CLOUD NINE for Red Plastic Bag (RPB)
The pride of St Philip produced two spectacular performances with Home Drums and Something Happening to capture the LIME/Banks Pic-O-De-Crop calypso monarchy at Kensington Oval early this morning.
Rohan Phillip is Grenada’s New Attorney General
St. George’s, Grenada, Thursday July 30th, 2009: Mr. Rohan Phillip is Grenada’s new Attorney General. Mr Phillip, who previously held the post of Solicitor General, has been appointed to act in the position of Attorney General for three months in the first instance.
SJC Class of 1995 to stage a unique “Tie Fete”
By Gerry Hopkins Contact: hopkinscg@gmail.com St. George’s, GRENADA. The “Class of 1995” of St. Joseph Convent of St. George would be staging their next event – a unique “Tie Fete” — on Sunday, August 2nd at the Aquarium Restaurant in Point Saline, as part of their ongoing initiative to raise […]
Grenada PM announces Cabinet Changes
Grenada’s prime ,minister Tillman Thomas on Thursday evening announced his cabinet shuffle. Among the newly appointed ministers are Sen. Ann Peters who hosted a pre election radio call in program for the NDC, Sylvester Quarless MP for St. Andrew’s South West. Peter David has been relieved of the Tourism Ministry […]
Working to improve the Poultry Sector
A better organized, more productive and higher quality producing poultry sector is the objective of a recent workshop organized by the Livestock Division of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.
Opposition concerned about developments in the National HIV/AIDS Programme
Members of the opposition are expressing grave concern about developments in the National HIV/AIDS programme. Information reaching the Opposition states that the services of the entire staff including the head of the programme Mrs Caroline Alexis- Thomas were terminated and millions of dollars lost in funding from the world bank […]
Heart Healthy – “Prevention is Better Than Cure”
Thursday 30th July, 2009: Continuing from the last article, please remember that even if you’ve had a heart attack, or been diagnosed with coronary heart disease, you can help your heart to stay healthy and reduce your risk of further problems. By making small changes to your lifestyle you can […]
Regional Workshop on the Clean Development Mechanism
Thursday 30th July, 2009: St. George’s University proudly hosted the 2 day Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) Regional Workshop as part of the week of activities of the United Nations Framework Convention for Climate Change 48th Executive Board Meeting.
An Exceptional Summer
Thursday 30th July, 2009: The Med/Vet Summer Academy hosted annually by St. George’s University was a hit for both high schoolers and college students who participated in the ten-day program, which ran from June 22 – July 1 and June 8 – 17, 2009 respectively.