St. George’s, April 24, 2009 – Government has cited a cost overrun of more than $7.5 million as among the “worries and fears’’ that have led to a move that could see the dissolution of the board of the Grenada Cooperative Nutmeg Association (GCNA).
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Grenada Hotel & Tourism Association Names Culinary Team to Represent Grenada at the Taste of the Caribbean Competition 2009
After a minor hiccup which delayed the start of preparations for the GHTA Gourmet Evening held at the Dodgy Dock Restaurant & Bar – True Blue Bay Resort last Sunday, the chefs competing for a place on the team to represent Grenada at the Taste of the Caribbean Competition 2009, […]
FOREIGN AFFAIRS MINISTER ON 5TH SUMMIT OF THE AMERICAS
Foreign Affairs Minister Hon. Peter David has described the just concluded Fifth Summit of the Americas as a splendid success. Minister David on Monday commended the fact that the summit concluded without the expected war of words among the main players like Venezuela and the United States.
NNP – NDC need to stop taking revenge on Grenadians
We are appalled at the amount of disrespect and dislike this administration has been showing for the poor people of Grenada. This administration seems to be only seeking the interest of their party supporters and surrogates. Never before in history, under any former Government have we heard people cry out […]
NAMING OF THE POINT SALINES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
As of May 29th 2009 the Point Salines International Airport will be renamed the Maurice Bishop International Airport. Plans for the official ceremony carded for May 30th were disclosed on Tuesday, during a press conference hosted by Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation Honorable Peter David and supported by members […]
Police to clamp down on illegal firearms
Commissioner of Police Mr. James Clarkson has instructed the Divisional Commanders of the Royal Grenada Police Force to immediately and aggressively respond to the indiscriminate use of firearms across the country.
It’s Time to Talk” Say US Lawmakers by Patricia Grogg
HAVANA, (IPS) – Seven Democratic congresspersons from the U.S. concluded that it is possible to talk about any issue with Cuba and that “it is time” to do so, at the end of a five-day visit during which they met with both Raúl and Fidel Castro.
Two Grenadians included in West Indies team to tour England
The West Indies selectors have included two Grenadians in a 17-man squad for the upcoming Test Series tour of England. The tour starts on April 21 and will include three warm-up matches and two Test matches.
National Senior Team leads in GFA Big Six Tournament
The National Football Stadium will again this weekend come alive as four teams will converge on the field of play to earn much needed points to advance to the semi finals of the GFA Big Six Tournament.
FIRST CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL BANK DONATES SCALE TO GENERAL HOSPITAL
The Neonatal unit at the General Hospital now has a new scale for monitoring the weight of babies who are born prematurely. The scale was donated to the hospital by First Caribbean International Bank following a recommendation by an employee of the bank Lucy Walters and her Husband Terrence, who […]
MINISTER OF WORKS PLEASED WITH APPROVAL RATE OF BUILDING PERMITS
The Physical Planning Unit has taken measures to rectify longstanding complaints from builders and others involved in the construction industry. The complaint of the slow processing of building permits has been identified as a burning issue in Grenada and other countries of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS).
Pysadee Outreach School Supplies to the Needy Children
The Pysadee Outreach program will continue it distribution of school supplies to needy children in Grenada in August. Mr. In the past they has distributed school supplies to hundreds of children in several parishes.
Thanks For Supporting Grenada
Janet Johnson & Friends in NY express their sincere thanks and appreciation to all who participated and attended the Fundraising Tea Party “with a difference” last Sunday April 5 at St. Gregory the Great Parish School; this fundraiser was in aid of Meribeau Hospital Pediatric Unit in Grenada.
Region Cautious on Free Trade with Canada by Peter Richards
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, (IPS) – Two years ago, newly elected Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper acknowledged his country’s neglect of the Caribbean in recent years. Now, as he gets ready for talks with Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders ahead of the Apr. 17-19 Summit of the Americas here, regional leaders […]
Ten Truths About Violence
The news continues to saturate newspapers, radio, TV and the Internet. The young and super-famous couple, scaling towards ultimate success, now caught up in a web of violence. The headlines have quickly moved from unbelief, to shock, to contradiction. First the news of the brawl; next the clandestine photos of […]
