Click here for Pysadee Outreach video Kingston, Jamaica May 8, 2009 –Air Jamaica will implement a new policy for checked baggage on flights between New York and Grenada and New York and Barbados. Passengers travelling on these routes in Lovebird Economy class may now check one bag free of charge, […]
Caribbean News and Sports
GAYLE SAYS TEAM CAPABLE OF BOUNCING BACK FROM HEAVY LOSS
Friday 8th May 2009 – Skipper, Chris Gayle, has promised that his Digicel-sponsored West Indies team will not give up the Wisden Trophy without a fight despite the ten-wicket opening match defeat at the hands of England inside three days at Lords on Friday.
Environmental Monitoring a must for Caribbean Countries
Caribbean countries are some of the most environmentally fragile in the world. There is unquestionable evidence that man-made and natural activities contribute to environmental degradation. When one considers that in the Caribbean the environment is inextricably linked to our economic and social development, there is need for countries to have […]
ENGLAND STORMS HOME DESPITE NASH, RAMDIN RESISTANCE
Friday, May 8th 2009: Brendan Nash and Denesh Ramdin stroked attractive half centuries in a boundary-studded 143-run partnership, but England still stormed to a ten-wicket victory over the Digicel-sponsored West Indies inside three days of the opening Test at Lords on Friday.
DIGICEL KICK START CLINICS A MASTER SHOT: CFU VICE-PRESIDENT BURRELL
Kingston, Jamaica – Friday, May 8th: President of the Jamaica Football Federation and CFU Vice President, Captain Burrell, has hailed the first leg of the Digicel Kick Start Clinics 2009 as a huge success.
DYSON: “TEAM MUST SHOW FIGHT TO AVOID DEFEAT”
Thursday 7th May, 2009. West Indies coach, John Dyson, is keen for his side to put Thursday’s calamitous second day behind them and fight hard to avoid defeat over the next few days of the opening Test against England at Lord’s.
Government promises “cordial relations” with social & economic partners
Labour Minister Hon. Glynis Roberts has called on the Grenada Trades’ Union Council, (GTUC) to be more proactive and to join government in exploring opportunities for greater national development.
Preserving the country’s revenue base
Government is streamlining the process of providing answers to people who have questions and concerns about the application and payment of taxes. The administration has re-established the Income Tax Tribunal, which had been out of commission for some time. Finance Minister Nazim Burke said the operation of the Tax Tribunal […]
RECESSION PRESENTS OPPORTUNITY FOR LIFESTYLE CHANGE
ATLANTA, Georgia (May 7, 2009) – The current global economic crisis presents an opportunity for time-deprived professionals to embark on a lifestyle of balance and well-being which can lead to longevity and prosperity.
TAIWANESE BANK DEMANDS FULL REPAYMENT OF LOANS TO GRENADA
Thursday, May 07, 2009, St. George’s: The Export – Import Bank of the Republic of China on Taiwan (ROC) has issued a formal demand notice to the Government of Grenada for the immediate re-payment of approximately US$25 million (EC$67.9M), borrowed by previous administrations by way of four (4) separate loans.
Grenada Carnival 2009
The crowning jewel of Grenada’s summer events is carnival, Spice Mas. The final two days of Spice Mas – Carnival Monday and Tuesday – are August 10 and 11.
CULTURE, SPORTS, TOURISM EXPECTED TO PAY BIG DIVIDENDS
An observation – even a very casual one – of the work of the National Democratic Congress Government would undoubtedly reveal that in the past nine months, an inordinate amount of emphasis has been placed on our nation’s cultural, sports and tourism products. One of the government’s main reasons is […]
NAM Meeting in Cuba
HAVANA, Cuba, May 1, 2009 – Foreign Minister Hon. Peter David has held bi-lateral meetings with several delegations at the Ministerial Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in Havana.
LABOUR MINISTER APPEALS FOR PROACTIVE PARTNERSHIP
ST. GEORGE’S, May 1, 2009 – The current global economic and financial crisis should not be a reason for “unnecessary’’ firing of workers or for abandoning our commitment to the less fortunate of society, Labour Minister Glynis Roberts has said.
MP ROBERTS HELPS REUNITE SISTERS
Two Grenadian sisters, separated for nine months, have been reunited following the intervention of Hon. Glynis Roberts, NDC Member of Parliament and Minister of Labour and Social Services.
