Bridgetown, Barbados – November 25, 2008: – Barbadians could be paying less for some agricultural products from next year as stakeholders in the sector continue to monitor input prices around the world.
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Closing Statement by PM Thomas At XI Session of the Grenada-Cuba Joint Commission
St. George’s, Grenada – November 25, 2008:- Every year the Joint Commission provides the opportunity for the review joint cooperation and has also served to reinforce the relations between Grenada and the Republic of Cuba. This year is no exception.
GRENADA REPRESENTED AT NUTRITION COORDINATORS MEETING
St. George’s, Grenada, 24 November, 2008_ Grenada is being represented at the Annual Conference of Nutrition Coordinators in St. Kitts and Nevis from November 25 to 27th, 2008. Nutrition Co-ordinator, Mrs. Betty Finlay and Programme Manager of the National Food Security Programme, Mrs. Ingrid Rush are attending the Annual Conference.
Ministry of agriculture officials help to develop the sector in carriacou
St. George’s, Grenada, 24 November, 2008_ The Ministry of Agriculture has embarked on activities geared at increasing livestock production in Grenada. Livestock production was one area identified in the recent Strategic Planning Retreat as requiring immediate attention. The Retreat also recommended that Carriacou be developed as a Centre of Excellence […]
Ministry of Agriculture providing nutmeg plants to farmers
St. George’s, Grenada, 24 November, 2008_The Ministry of Agriculture has earmarked a limited number of nutmeg plants for distribution to non-traditional nutmeg farmers who may be interested in cultivating nutmeg on a small scale.
‘YOUTH LETS TALK’ CHOICE
By Emmalin Pierre Why is it important to talk about choices? We cannot escape choices. We are faced with choices daily and if we are not careful, we can end up making bad choices that can affect us negatively, and make our lives miserable forever.
PRIME MINISTER TILLMAN THOMAS CALLS FOR STRENGTHENING OF AGRICULTURE IN THE REGION
St. George’s, Grenada – November 21, 2008: – Grenada’s Prime Minister Hon. Tillman Thomas has called on his OECS counterparts to “work aggressively” to address the difficulties associated with air and sea transportation and food production, affecting both the economic development and the integration of the region.
RAUL BURGOS APPOINTED CEO OF DIGICEL PANAMA
PANAMA CITY – PANAMA – Friday, November 21st, 2008 – Digicel, the largest mobile operator in the Caribbean and recent entrant to the Central American market, has today announced the appointment of Raul Burgos as Chief Executive Officer of Digicel Panama S.A. de C.V ahead of its imminent launch in […]
Mr. Francis Alexis concerned About the Non Appointment of A Governor General
St. George’s, Grenada November 21st, 2008: Prime Minister of Grenada Hon Tillman Thomas says that the situation surrounding the vacancy of the Office of the Governor General will be settled soon. However, top Grenadian Constitutional lawyer Dr. Francis Alexis says he has serious concerns about the sloppy way the Tillman Thomas […]
OECS CHAIRMAN, PRIME MINISTER TILLMAN THOMAS WANTS DEEPER REGIONAL INTEGRATION
ST.GEORGE’S, GRENADA, 21 NOVEMBER 2008_Prime Minister Hon. Tillman Thomas has called for a renewed thrust among OECS states for the strengthening of the integration process, describing it as one of the best options for the sub-region in the face of globalization. He welcomed the Manning initiative as “a move in […]
New Debushing Programme – More Pressure on the Poor
The New National Party continues to be the watchdog of the people’s interest in every respect. The latest example is the government’s decision to implement a Road Debushing Program after constant pressure from the NNP. But once again, the Government has demonstrated it’s level of incompetence, deceit, and political vendetta […]
Flow launches Broadband Internet to Grenada
St. George’s, Grenada – November 20, 2008: – Within just 6 months of operation in Grenada Flow unveiled to the public the long anticipated launch of its Digital Broadband Service. Promising unmatched speeds and a superior browsing experience, Flow Broadband is now available in Grenada to residential and business customers […]
PRIME MINISTER’S STATEMENT UPON THE RETIREMENT OF SIR DANIEL WILLIAMS
St. George’s, Grenada – November 20, 2008: – Prime Minister Hon. Tillman Thomas has expressed his appreciation and thanks to Sir Daniel Williams upon his retirement.
GRENADA AND FAO DISCUSS WAYS OF UTILISING LOCAL FOODS
St. George’s, Grenada – November 20, 2008: – The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization on Tuesday 18th November held a Workshop geared at promoting the Marketing and Consumption of local produce.
GRENADA PRESENTS PLANS FOR REVITALISATION OF AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY TO FAO
St. George’s, Grenada – November 20, 2008: – Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Hon. Denis Michael Lett, is currently in Rome attending the 34th Session of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).
