The Grenada Carnival Committee wishes to inform the media and the general public that the Kiddies Carnival Frolic will takes place at the National Stadium on Saturday August 2nd, from 11:00am
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GRENADA ATTENDS 20TH COTA GENERAL ASSEMBLY & TECHNICAL CONFRENCE IN BELIZE
Assistant Valuation Officer, Mr. David E Seales, and Tax Inspector at the Inland Revenue Department, Ms. Rhonda B. Jones, represented Grenada at the 20th Caribbean Organisation of Tax Administrators (COTA) General Assembly and Technical Conference in Belize.
RELOCATION OF THE ENERGY DEPARTMENT
Pursuant to the recent Cabinet appointments, the Energy Division has been relocated to Building one (1) of the Financial Complex on the Carenage, as of Tuesday July 29, 2008.
TRINIDAD: Constitutional Reform or Diversionary Tactic? by Peter Ischyrion
PORT OF SPAIN, Jul (IPS) – Prime Minister Patrick Manning expected the flack. “You know how I am a lucky man, especially with certain segments of the media,” he said sarcastically as he read the proposals contained in a “working document” on constitutional reform in Trinidad and Tobago.
Soca Monarch Finalists Selected
The list of soca artistes who will seek to dethrone the reigning soca monarch Luni Spark and Electrify has been chosen, following their performances in Tanteen on Friday night.
New Farmers Representative In Senate To Be Elected
Agriculture and fisheries organizations as well as stakeholder groups will have the opportunity to elect a farmers representative to the senate on Friday.
Opposition Leader Thank the IMF
St. George’s, Grenada – Thursday July 24th, 2008: The Leader of Her Majesty’s Opposition, Honourable Dr. Keith Mitchell, extends his thanks to the International Monetary Fund Executive Board for increasing the funding for Grenada from the initial USD $17.4 Million approved in April, 2006 to USD $19.4 Million announced on […]
Chinese special Envoy meets Prime Minister Hon. Tillman Thomas
Wednesday, July 23, 2008, St. George’s: Chinese special envoy Zhao Zhenyu on Wednesday paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Hon. Tillman Thomas.
Ministry of Finance Aware of Problems at SGL Holdings, Inc
Wednesday, July 23, 2008, St. George’s: The Ministry of Finance is aware of the problems being experienced by customers of SGL Holdings Inc in getting their deposits repaid.
Chinese Delegation Meet Former PM
Wednesday 23rd July 2008, St. George’s: Leader of Grenada’s Opposition Dr. the Rt. Hon. Keith Mitchell met a seven-member delegation from the People’s Republic of China today. The delegation paid a courtesy call on Dr. Mitchell, at his Happy Hill residence.
Stanford 20/20 announces 32 member Stanford Superstars training squad
Sir Vivian Richards, chairman of the Stanford 20/20 selection panel announced an exciting and diverse group of players in a 32 man Stanford Superstars training squad to prepare for the Stanford 20/20 for US$20M match against England on November 1 in Antigua.
EMANCIPATION DAY ACTIVITIES TO BEGIN NEXT WEEK
A call has been made for Grenadians to be more aware of their historical and cultural heritage during this year’s Emancipation celebrations.The call was made as plans continue for the staging of activities at the national level.
PROBLEMS AT LOCAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTION WORRYING DEPOSITORS
While depositors with Capital Bank International are still holding out some hope that they will be able to regain at least some of their funds, another financial saga appears to be looming on the horizon.
Progress on Water, Less on Sanitation by Omid Memarian
UNITED NATIONS, Jul (IPS) – The number of people globally who lack access to an improved drinking water source has fallen below one billion for the first time since data was compiled in 1990, according to a report released Thursday by the World Health Organisation and UNICEF.
Another Cold Shoulder From Washington by Bert Wilkinson
GEORGETOWN, Jul (IPS) – The U.S. government has again snubbed Guyanese authorities, with whom it has long had a strained relationship, this time over a request for expert help in solving the latest of three mass murders this year.
