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 […]
Caribbean News and Sports
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.
Grenada Meets Antigua in Gold Cup Warm Up
Grenada will play Antigua in a football friendly on Sunday June 28 at the Football and Athletics stadium at Queens Park from 6pm. This is as the team prepares for the Gold Cup tournament to be played in the United States.
Michael Jackson, King Of Pop, Dies
By Neda Ulaby NPR News Dave Hogan / Getty Images Despite recent controversies, in many minds, Michael Jackson will always be considered a pop genius. All Things Considered, June 25, 2009 – Singer Michael Jackson, the man known as the King of Pop to legions of fans around the globe, […]
MWAG to make donation to Cedars home for battered woman
The Media Workers Association will on Thursday June 25th donate a quantity of perishable food items and cleaning substances to the Cedars Home for battered women.
four athletes leave this weekend for regional and international competitions
Carifta 400m record holder, Kirani James and Nichkelia John of St. Andrew’s Anglican Secondary School will leave the island on Saturday June 27th with Grenadian coach, Albert Joseph, for Bressanone Italy, to participate in a one-week training camp before competing in the World Youth championships from Wednesday July 8th to […]
Grenada Government Assures its Citizens VAT won’t burden their pockets
Government has given the assurance that the proposed Value Added Tax (VAT) will not increase the tax burden on Grenadians when it’s implemented. VAT must be seen in the context of enhancing and simplifying the way business is done in Grenada, Senator George Prime told members of the Upper House […]
Opposition Leader address to the Nation
Fellow Grenadians, as you would have noticed, since the last General elections I have made a concerted effort to avoid responding to, and commenting on, the many blunders and false statements made by the NDC Government which assumed office in July 2008.
