NEW YORK (October 21, 2008) – While tourism operators at home and in the marketplace bemoan the current difficult economic times and the typical challenges they associate with the summer and fall seasons, others are “improving, renovating, expanding and exposing” their product in anticipation of better days.
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NOMINATIONS FOR 2009 GRENADA INDEPENDENCE AWARDS
Members of the public are invited to submit written nominations for the 2009 Independence Awards from the wider Grenadian Community in the United States, consolidating the new nominees with those nominated but not awarded in previous years.
Another very successful Inter Secondary Cross Country
St. David’s Catholic Secondary School proved unbeatable in the female division in third Cross Country Run held last Saturday 18th October, 2008 at Telescope ,St Andrew’s. Over one hundred and fifty (150) athletes took to the road and were well supported by the Telescope community .
THE LAUNCH OF CARRIACOU’S CARNIVAL
Plans are well on the way for the 2009 edition of Carriacou and Petit Martinique’s Carnival. The official launch of the festival will take place on Saturday November 8th on the Esplanade in Hillsborough.
LET’S SHOW MORE RESPECT FOR THE DEARLY DEPARTED by Ronald “pappy” Charles
Our Holy Fathers consensually appointed November 1, as a day that All Martyrs are to be venerated. Later, Emperor Leo VI “The Wise” expanded the feast from a commemoration of All Martyrs to a general commemoration of All Saints, whether Martyrs or not. Today, November 1, is celebrated by Christians […]
Joseph, Chanderpaul & Taylor show good form ahead of Stanford Super Series
Coolidge, Antigua – 18 October 2008 – In two practice matches at the Stanford Cricket Ground, Stanford Superstars vice captain Sylvester Joseph demonstrated that he was in fine form leading into the Stanford Super Series starting on October 25th. The right handed middle order batsman ended unbeaten in both of his […]
Gregory Bowen wins his case again!!
Friday October 17th, 2008: After two days of hearing in a New York district court, the judge dismissed the case brought by Grynberg against the former Minister of energy Gregory Bowen and others , in which he claimed among other things that the former Minister asked him for a bribe.
Minimum Wage to be Examined
A National Wage Advisory Committee is currently investigating the conditions of employment in the areas of trade, industry and occupation in Grenada. The Committee will examine the working environment and wages of workers in the lower income bracket, with the aim of making recommendations as to the minimum rate of […]
THE EPA HAS BEEN SIGNED
Christ Church, Barbados – Member States of the Caribbean Forum of African Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) States (CARIFORUM) and the European Community (EC) assembled in Barbados at the Sherbourne Conference Centre yesterday October 15, 2008 to commemorate the beginning of a new chapter in the history of their economic relationship […]
Committed to fulfilling our promise of being “The Bigger, Better Network”
Confronting an entrenched rich competitor of more than 100 years existence, picking up the pieces of a fledgling business following the ravages of a monster hurricane and keeping excited an army of thousands of loyal customers are all experiences of Digicel as five years of operations in Grenada as the […]
THREE STUDENTS WIN FIRST-EVER UN-YOUTUBE ONLINE VIDEO CONTEST ON HUNGER
Three university students from the United States will head to Ethiopia next month to film the work of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) after winning the first-ever online video competition organized by the agency and YouTube to raise awareness about global hunger.
ALEXIS WANTS SPECIAL URGENT PROTECTION FOR MORTGAGEES
With the crisis in financial markets digging in internationally, special measures should be put in place urgently to protect Grenadians from the painful loss of their homes and from repossession of their commodities. So says Dr. Francis Alexis.
Paraclete & tivoli MEDICAL STATIONS Gets thumbs-up Rating
“A thumbs-up rating”. That’s how officials from the Ministry of Health, the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), the Basic Needs Trust Fund (BNTF) and Gleans Engineering, rated the Paraclete and Tivoli medical stations which is in their final stages of construction.
2008 GCIC INTERSECTOR NETBALL TOURNAMENT
The 2008 GCIC Intersector Netball Tournament will shoot off on Saturday October 18, 2008 on Tanteen Netball Court at 4pm.
Former Minister for Youth Development calls on the new Government to continue the Political will for youth Empowerment
Thursday October 16th , 2008: Former Minister for Youth Development Mrs. Emmalin Pierre calls on the new Government to continue the political will for youth empowerment, which existed under the New National Party’s administration.
