BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, (IPS) – Even as Caribbean countries hope to present a more united front to confront the region’s growing economic woes, the current global recession has made this complex transition much harder, experts warn ahead of a special summit here at month-end.
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‘Isle of Spice’ turns 35 – Massive events to commemorate anniversary
The Consulate General of Grenada in NY in collaboration with the 2009 Grenada Independence Anniversary Committee of New York will be celebrating the nation’s 35 independence anniversary from Jan. 31 through Feb. 7, 2009, with a series of activities.
How To Live Fearlessly in 2009
Undoubtedly, January 20, 2009 will go down in the annals of history as the day that America re-defined itself. This nation saw for the first time, a son of an African immigrant take the oath to become the Commander and Chief of these United States. However, while the ceremony and […]
Jamaica lead the standing after round two
ST. JOHN’S — Standings after the second round of matches in the West Indies Cricket Board’s Four-day competition. Tabulated under M = Matches; W = Wins; L = Losses; D = Draws; PTS = Points.
CELEBRATION OF GRENADA’S 35TH ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE IN CARRIACOU
The Carriacou & Petite Martinique Independence Celebrations Committee is busy planning for the celebration of Grenada’s 35th anniversary of independence on the twin isle constituency.
Grenadian Nationals to celebrate Independence in Venezuela
Caracas January 19, 2009: Grenadian born nationals and their descendants will join with Grenadians around the world to celebrate the Nations thirty-fifth (35th) Anniversary of Independence under the national theme: ´´Celebrating 35 years of Grenadianism´´.
Lady Pansy Brathwaite dies
Toronto, January 18: The executive and members of the Toronto Support Group of the National Democratic Congress would like to express our deep sorrow to former Prime Minister Sir Nicholas Brathwaite and his family on the death of Lady Pansy Brathwaite.
Seventh Day Adventist Pastor to be Jamaica’s New Governor General
A veteran Seventh-day Adventist Church leader in the Caribbean is slated to be the sixth governor general of Jamaica, the island nation’s prime minister announced during a parliament meeting this afternoon. Patrick Linton Allen, 58, current president of the Adventist Church’s West Indies Union, will replace Governor General Sir Kenneth […]
SDA Orginization to promote healthy lifestyle
St. George’s, January 15, 2009, (GIS) – Home, Health and Education Service – a Seventh Day Adventist-based organization – is on a mission to encourage more Grenadian to use fruits as part of a healthy lifestyle.
Government committed to integration with T&T
St. George’s, January 15, 2009, (GIS) – Minister for Foreign Affairs Peter David says the government is committed to furthering and deepening the integration process between Trinidad and the countries of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States, which includes Grenada.
Transforming Town of St. George into a Green City
St. George’s, January 15, 2009, (GIS) – The Willie Redhead Foundation has undertaken a project aimed at transforming the Town of St. George’s into a “Green City”.
NNP PERSPECTIVE – NDC TAKES ALL THE CREDIT FOR NNP ACHIEVEMENTS
The leader of the Opposition must be congratulated for an excellent job done at dissecting and analyzing the 2009 budget thus revealing and making clear to the people of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique the inaccuracies, trickery, and gimmickry that were so dominant and pervasive in the 2009 budget presented […]
St. John’s promised a State of the art health facility
St. George’s January 12, 2009, (GIS) _ Member of Parliament Michael Church, is promising his constituents that a state-of-the-art health facility will be constructed in their community.
Independence Calypso Competition anticipated to be a success
St. George’s, 12 January, 2009 (GIS) _ Organizers for the 2009 Independence Calypso Competition are anticipating a successful event.
Grenada and China Enhancing Business Co-operation
St. George’s, 12 January, 2009_Grenada and china have gone a step further in enhancing business co-operation between the two countries.
