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.
Caribbean News and Sports
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 […]
The Challenge of Boosting Productivity – By Patricia Grogg
HAVANA, Apr 30 (IPS) – Workers are facing thorny questions related to productivity, wages, participation in decision-making or unemployment at a time when the government is discreetly adopting measures aimed at finally pulling the country out of an economic crisis that has dragged on for more than 15 years.
West Indies Under-15 team makes way into league finals
St. Andrew’s Grenada, May 2, 2008 – The West Indies under-15 team is into the league finals of the Clico International Cricket Championship. Playing yesterday at Progress Park in Grenada, they defeated Malaysia by eight wickets.
SPORTS OFFERS JAMAICAN YOUTH A COLLEGE SLAM-DUNK
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica (April 29, 2008) – The sporting genius of Jamaicans is admirable and should be developed into educational opportunities, said former professional NBA basketball player Zack Jones who is currently in Jamaica conducting sporting clinics in the Montego Bay area.
GRENADA BOARD OF TOURISM ATTENDS SUSTAINABLE TOURISM CONFERENCE
The 10th Annual Caribbean Conference on Sustainable Tourism Development (STC – 10) is currently in progress on Providenciales Island in the Turks & Caicos Islands.
