The New National Party says that the decision taken by GRAVEL AND CONCRETE to increase the price of beach sand is another demonstration of the Government’s continued effort to impose severe hardship on the backs of the poor and vulnerable. The NNP believes that this decision would have negative implications […]
Caribbean News and Sports
NNP CALLS ON THE GOVERNMENT TO SHOW GREATER RESPECT TO THE ELDERLY CITIZENS
The New National Party is appalled at the type of treatment meted out to the elderly citizens by the Tillman Thomas administration. The party believes that while there is nothing wrong with reregistering persons for a programme, it is inhumane to force disabled persons as well as those who […]
Grenadian National Receives Award From Major Venezuelan Entertainment Organization
Caracas January 7, 2009 : Grenadian born Deslyn Mc Queen was honored on Monday December 15, 2009, at – Edificio Celarg, Altarmira, Caracas in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela for her exceptional performance for the past ten years to the major Venezuelan Entertainment Organization AVINPRO, ¨The Venezuelan Association of Artistes […]
PRIME MINISTER SEES CRIME PREVENTION AS PIVOTAL TO TOURISM
St. George’s, Grenada – Wednesday January 7TH, 2009:- Grenada is placing priority on crime prevention, border detection and border control as part of its plan for boosting the tourism product.
Plans for Grenada’s 35th Anniversary of Independence
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada, Jan 6, 2009 (GIS) – As Grenada approaches the 35th anniversary of nationhood, The Independence Committee is planning a series of educational radio and television programmes examining the use of national symbols and emblems.
Message from the NDC to President of the Republic of Cuba, Raul Castro Ruz,
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) is extremely happy to congratulate the Government and people of the Republic of Cuba on the Fiftieth Anniversary of the triumph of the Cuban Revolution.
ICC and FICA launch Cricket Hall of Fame
The ICC has joined hands with the Federation of International Cricketers’ Associations (FICA) to formally launch the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame, as part of its centenary year celebrations. The current list of players includes the 55 named in the FICA Hall of Fame, which ran between 1999 and 2003, […]
Prime Minister Congratulates appointees
ST.GEORGE’S, GRENADA, 2ND JANUARY, 2009_ Prime Minister Hon. Tillman Thomas has congratulated Grenadians who were honored by the Queen in her 2009 New Years Honours List.
Prime Minister visits businesses in the South
ST.GEORGE’S, GRENADA, 2ND JANUARY, 2009:- After spending a quiet holiday with family and friends in his St. Patrick constituency, Prime Minister Hon. Tillman Thomas continued his series of visits, which began on December 23rd, 2008, to government offices, private sector businesses and statutory bodies.
NEW YEAR ADDRESS BY PRIME MINISTER HON. TILLMAN THOMAS
Fellow citizen’s ladies and gentlemen. I wish to extend greetings and God’s blessings for a happy and productive new year. I see the year 2009 as one of hope and new beginnings. New beginnings, as we pursue the implementation of our many plans and programmes for the various sectors of […]
Chairman of the ruling National Democratic Congress says the NDC has “delivered” in government
Chairman of the ruling National Democratic Congress, Collin La Barrie, has praised the party, saying the NDC has “delivered” in government on many of the promises made during the election campaign.
What will the New Year Bring? by Norka Blackman-Richards
2009 is here and all around the world we are living in some of the best and worst of times. Undoubtedly, we look towards this New Year with trepidations. The economic downturn brings with it a lot uncertainty and anxiety. Many have lost their jobs and many more will lose […]
Dyson pleased with Windies
West Indies coach John Dyson has hailed the regional side’s fighting qualities following their drawn second Test against New Zealand Tuesday, and says the result was a better one than losing the match.
Minister Gill Leads Cultural Exploration in Trinidad
The Minister of State in the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture, Senator Arley Gill, led a two man delegation to Trinidad last weekend, December 12th, to explore opportunities for support for Grenada’s 2009 carnival. Senator Gill was joined by the newly appointed Chairman of the Grenada Carnival Committee […]
Digicel Football Championship a Huge Success
Wednesday, December 17 – Kingston, Jamaica: The tournament dubbed the Caribbean’s World Cup has now officially ended with Jamaica coming out as the Champions. Digicel has reported that the 2008 Digicel Caribbean Championships was the best by far and also garnered interest from all around the globe. Digicel’s Head of […]
