Kirani James with a new Championship 400m record of 45.24 was immediately labelled “the next Usain Bolt” after speeding around the Sud Tyrol track in a time which was faster than Jamaica’s Olympic 100m and 200m champion achieved at his age.
Caribbean News and Sports
Power removed from the Market Square Vending Booths, St. George’s
As part of our ongoing safety evaluations, an electrical inspector from the Ministry of Communications Works and the Meter Services Team from the Grenada Electricity Services Ltd. (GRENLEC) recently conducted joint inspections of electrical installations at the St. George’s Market Square.
GRENADA IS NOT SEEKING A NEW IMF PROGRAMME
ST. GEORGE’S, GRENADA, WEDNESDAY, JULY 9th, 2009_ Contrary to recent media reports and utterances, the Grenada government is not seeking a new arrangement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), although the government will continue to work with the IMF to meet the terms of the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility […]
CANADIAN HIGH COMMISSIONER PAYS FAREWELL VISIT VISA RESTRICTION MAY BE REMOVED
The road map for the removal of Visa restrictions imposed by Canada has been presented to the OECS High Commissioner in Ottawa His Excellency Brendon Browne.
Under 23 netball Team in Nevis
The Grenada Under 23 netball team returned to the island on Monday July 6, 2009 after five days of intense competition at the ECCB OECS Under 23 Netball Tournament held in Nevis. Unlike the usual round robin format of the past, this year the teams which represented eight different countries […]
MINISTER BURKE TO ATTEND 65TH MEETING OF MONETARY COUNCIL
Minister of Finance, Hon. Nazim Burke, will leave Grenada on Thursday July 9th, 2009 to attend the 65th Meeting of Eastern Caribbean Central Bank’s Monetary Council which takes place on Dominica on Friday July 10th, 2009.
AIR JAMAICA’S BAJAN STIMULUS
From Bevan Springer, New York Amsterdam News NEW YORK (July 9, 2009) – With summer airfares to the Eastern Caribbean out of the reach of many travelers in today’s recession, Bajans are smiling all the way to Barbados, their island home, thanks in large measure to Jamaica’s state-run carrier. Or maybe not […]
It’s D-Day for TEAM Grenada in the CONCACAF Gold Cup
It’s D-Day for TEAM Grenada in the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Game time is 7pm at RFK Memorial Stadium in DC. Team meeting in progress and the players leave the hotel at 4:30p for crucial game against Haiti.
Grenada welcomes its first resident, Brazilian Ambassador
Grenada will welcome its first resident, Brazilian Ambassador on Thursday July 09th 2009 , when Ambassador -Designate Paulo Wagner De Miranda presents his credentials to Governor General Sir Carlyle Glean.
United Nations Executive Board of the CDM Holds 48th Meeting at St. George’s University
Monday 6th July, 2009: St. George’s University (SGU) is partnering with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Government of Grenada by hosting the 48th Executive Board Meeting of the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM).
Former Minister for Health Mrs. Ann David-Antoine, is expressing disappointment
ST. GEORGE’S: Former Minister for Health Mrs. Ann David-Antoine, is expressing disappointment and shock at the way the NDC administration has handled the World Bank project for the construction of the Gouyave Medical Centre. She said despite the commitment given by the new Minister, that the facility will be completed […]
Wake and Viewing for Joachim “Sony” Mark
Thursday, July 2, 4pm – 9pm Andrew Torregrossa & Sons Funeral Home 2265 Flatbush Ave, (Between Ave. R and Fillmore) Brooklyn, New York 11234. Friday, July 3, 9:30am Funeral Service atSaint Fortunada Roman Catholic Church 2609 Linden Blvd & Crescent St.Brooklyn, New York 11208 Interment Friday, July 3St. John’s […]
St. George’s University hosts Liverpool Legends
St. George’s University, Grenada last Tuesday hosted the Liverpool Legends at a sumptuous cocktail reception held at Caribbean House on the True Blue Campus.
GREP SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAMMES DUBBED A SUCCESS
Hillsborough:- Forty-two persons in Carriacou are now better equipped in computer skills, food preparation and sewing thanks to the Grenada Rural Enterprise Programme (GREP) who sponsored skills training in those three areas over a three months period.
The Passing of Well Known Grenadian Joachim Mark
Mrs. Bernice Mark is sad to report the passing of her husband Joachim “Sony” Mark on Friday June 27, 2009 at Brookdale Hospital in Brooklyn, New York after a prolong illness. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
