The most powerful earthquake to hit China in 30 years has killed at least 10,000 people in south-western Sichuan province, with many more still trapped. In one county alone, 80% of buildings collapsed, and up to 5,000 people died.
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UN frustrated at Burma response
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has expressed his “immense frustration” at Burma’s slow response to the cyclone that hit the country nine days ago.
HIGH CARIBBEAN AIR FARES AFFECTING YOUTH TRAVEL
BARBADOS (May 10, 2008) – High airfares are grounding the development of future air travelers, asserts a young travel expert.
Condolences to the Leader of the Opposition
Prime Minister, Dr. the Right Hon. Keith Mitchell, yesterday expressed his condolences to the Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Tillman Thomas, over the passing of his mother.
Update on the Grenada Training and Employment Programme (GTEP)
The Ministry of Education wishes to inform all registered prospective trainees who completed the soft skills programme that during the week of May 5TH – 9th, the programme will recommence with the training of all facilitators.
Prosecutors on Hunger Strike against Corruption – By Thelma Mejía
TEGUCIGALPA, May 7, 2008 (IPS) – Prosecutors in Honduras are on hunger strike to demand the dismissal of the attorney general and his deputy, for failure to investigate cases of corruption. Tension mounted when the president of Congress warned of possible intentions to break with the “constitutional order.”
60 Years On, ECLAC Still Has Key Role to Play – By Daniela Estrada
SANTIAGO, May 7, 2008 (IPS) – Among the tasks facing the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), which is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, is to contribute to the design of a development strategy to make the best use of the region’s current bonanza.
Another Mexican on His Way to the Scaffold in US – By Diego Cevallos
MEXICO CITY, May 7, 2008 (IPS) – The Mexican government’s aggressive strategy to prevent the execution of Mexican citizens in the United States has so far failed to bear fruit, despite a landmark international court ruling.
More Incidents in Grenada
St. George, May 5, 2008 — The Criminal Investigation Department of the Royal Grenada Police Force is continuing investigations into a number of incidents that occurred over the past weekend.
WOW! Workers chase Prime Minister from May Day rally
Workers aligned to the Guyana Trades Union Congress (GTUC) Thursday chased Prime Minister Samuel Hinds from a May Day rally even as President Bharrat Jagdeo insisted that confrontation would not address the country’s problems.
Government of Grenada Getting Tough on Returned Cheques
The Government of Grenada views with great concern the growing list of returned cheques, now in its possession, totaling almost EC$300,000.00, as at April 7th, 2008.
$1,000,000.00 ECD To secure American Airlines bond and direct US flights to Grenada
Port Louis Chairman; Peter de Savary has said that the benefits of high quality tourism investment are beginning to pay big dividends for Grenada. Speaking after the announcement of a new American Airlines non-stop service to Grenada, Mr. de Savary said that he and other investors were happy to be […]
NaDMA Coodinator Meeting
The National Disaster Management Agency (NaDMA) is bracing itself for what is expected to be a very busy and hectic hurricane season. Fifteen storms, eight of which can become Hurricanes, are expected to hit Grenada and the region, this season between the months of June and November.
FAITH TOURISM AT WORK IN JAMAICA
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica (May 3, 2008) – I have written about the impact of Diaspora-centered tourism for several years – this week in Jamaica I was honored to witness the powerful intersection of both faith and Diaspora tourism.
Guaraní Families in Forced Servitude – By Bernarda Claure
LA PAZ, May (IPS) – Efforts by Bolivia’s land reform authorities to free 167 Guaraní families living in servitude in Alto Parapetí, a rural area in the eastern Bolivian lowlands province of Santa Cruz, have brought to light a phenomenon that had remained largely hidden and ignored until now in […]
