May 23, 2008 – St. Andrew’s, Grenada – The usually quiet neighbourhood of Post Royal in St. Andrew’s woke up yesderday morning to be shocked with the grusome murder of a woman in her late 50’s.
Caribbean News and Sports
Ponting century leads Aussie run spree against Windies
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Captain Ricky Ponting’s 35th century formed the bedrock of a strong Australian total on the opening day of the first Test against West Indies at Sabina Park Thursday.
MINISTRY CALLS FOR AN END TO ILLEGAL DUMPING
It has been brought to the attention of the Ministry of Communication, Works and Transport that persons are illegally dumping waste materials from construction sites and the like, on the road sides and into the rivers throughout the country.
Framework for Parenting Education and Training Courses now available
The Ministry of Social Development informs the general public that the Framework for Parenting Education and Training Courses is now available.
Police Commissioner calls on Grenadians to exercise Patience and restraint
Commissioner of Police Mr. Winston James is again calling on the Nation to exercise patience, restraint, and a greater sense of reasoning in settling disputes and altercations.
TOURISM MUST BENEFIT COMMUNITIES, SAYS DEVELOPMENT EXPERT
ARUSHA, Tanzania (May 19, 2008) – “Tourism is the largest voluntary transfer of resources from the rich to the not so rich in history,” asserts a development expert who urged leading tourism players on the continent to ensure visitor revenues benefit African communities.
Government seeks to pay Capital Bank Small Depositors
May 18, 2008 – St. Mark’s, Grenada – Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell announced at a political meeting at Heroes Square in St. Mark’s that government will pay small depositors to Capital Bank with account balances of under $500.00.
NDC Statement on Cheltenham Report
The National Democratic Congress is not surprised, though outraged, with the final report by Commissioner Richard Cheltenham into allegations that Grenada’s Prime Minister accepted a bribe during his secret visit to Switzerland eight years ago.
Attorney General Dismisses Reports of Moves To Remove Chief Magistrate
Attorney General Elvin Nimrod has described as false and malicious, reports by some members of the Grenada Bar Association that the government, specifically the executive branch, has been attempting to remove Chief Magistrate Patricia Mark from office.
DEBUSHING PROGRAMME COMMENCES
The first phase of the Road Debushing Programme for 2008, which falls under the National Road Maintenance Programme of the Ministry of Communication, Works and Transport, commenced on Thursday May 8, 2008.
PM TAKES CHAIRMANSHIP OF RSS
Prime Minister, Dr the Right Hon. Keith Mitchell has taken up the chairmanship of the Regional Security System (RSS). In this regard, a delegation of top RSS officials, led by Regional Security Coordinator Grantley Watson, came to Grenada on Friday to meet with the Prime Minister.
Death toll rises in China quake
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.
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.
