NEW YORK (March 22, 2008) – This June’s Annual Caribbean Tourism Summit (ACTS) in Washington DC from June 21 to 24 is not only the first such meeting, it also represents the new spirit of collaboration between the Caribbean’s public and private sectors.
Caribbean News and Sports
Haiti’s foreign aid hangover
Farmers in Haiti have become the accidental victims of US imports and international aid as food writer Stefan Gates explains. I was travelling by pick-up truck to a village deep in the Haitian Artibonite Valley to learn how people survive in the poorest country in the Western hemisphere.
Windies considering spin bowling options (1st Test – Match preview
PROVIDENCE, Guyana – West Indies are mulling over the choice of a spin bowler in their line-up, when they face Sri Lanka in the opening Test of their two which starts on Saturday at the Guyana National Stadium.
Official launch of the sale of Government shares in Cable & Wireless
St. George’s: The public is advised that there will be a formal launch of the sale of Government shares in Cable and Wireless on Tuesday March 25th, 2008 at the Ministry of Works Conference Room at 10:00 am. The sale will be launched by Hon. Minister Gregory Bowen, Deputy Prime […]
West Indies confident ahead of Digicel Home Series
GEORGETOWN, Guyana – West Indies captain Chris Gayle is confident that his side can conquer Sri Lanka in the upcoming Digicel Home Series 2008. Speaking after the team arrived in Guyana on Tuesday night, Gayle said that his players were aware of the task and though they had respect for […]
Sri Lanka’s manager impressed with Brooks, Bishoo
GEORGETOWN, Guyana – Young Caribbean players Shamarh Brooks and Davendra Bishoo impressed Sri Lanka’s cricket team manager Shriyan Samararatne during the drawn three-day tour match between Sri Lanka and the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) President’s XI.
2010 WORLD CUP SHOULD BENEFIT HOST COMMUNITIES
NEW YORK (March 19, 2008) – South Africa is set to host the “most successful” FIFA World Cup and development specialists want to ensure the benefits of the world’s largest sporting event can be spread to communities.
C.I.W.U Signs Agreement with Ramdhanny & Co.
An industrial agreement between the Grenada Commercial and Industrial Worker’s Union (C.I.W.U) and L.L. Ramdhanny & Company Ltd was signed today, Wednesday 19th March 2008 in the Department of Labour. The agreement will take effect as of January 1st 2008 and shall remain in force until the 31st December 2010. The following […]
GTEP UPDATE
The GTEP Planning Committee wishes to inform the General Public that it is extremely pleased with the response from a wide cross section of citizens who have shown interest in the GTEP Programme that was officially launched by the Prime Minister on February 14, 2008.
Official Signing of Investment Agreement between Government and Grand Harbour Condominiums
Thursday February 28th 2008 saw the signing of an Investment Agreement between Government and Grenadian owned Investment Company, Grand Harbor Condominiums Inc for the development of a luxury condominium complex at Egmont Development, Calivigny St. George’s.
NNP Accused of Neglecting Poultry Sector
Poultry farmer Clifford Robertson has accused the New National Party government of mismanaging the Grenada economy to the point of criminal neglect. Robertson made the charge during a radio interview in which he was discussing an audited report of the failed Grenada Broilers project, which was located in parish of […]
Government of Grenada Fishing Industry Fund Continues to Meet the Needs Of Fishermen
Twenty-five fishermen received loans from the Government of Grenada Fishing Industry Fund on Friday March 14th 2008 totaling $300, 000.00. The presentations were made at a brief ceremony held at the Ministerial Complex. A total of 1.5 million dollars have already been distributed to the nation’s fishermen under the Fishing […]
Prime Minister Mitchell hint of General Election
With Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell hinting last weekend that he is ready to call general elections sometime after April 20, an opposition candidate says he is confident of defeating one of the Prime Minister key cabinet ministers.
GRENADA CO-OPERATIVE BANK JUNIOR CALYPSO WORKSHOPS
The DMJ Creative Foundation for the Performing Arts continues its series of Grenada Co-operative Bank Junior Calypso Workshops, which are geared toward improving the writing skills of our young while increasing their knowledge and interest in one our most important indigenous artforms.
GOVERNMENT OF GRENADA FISHING INDUTRY FUND CONTINUES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF FISHERMEN
Twenty-five fishermen received loans from the Government of Grenada Fishing Industry Fund on Friday March 14th 2008 totaling $300, 000.00. The presentations were made at a brief ceremony held at the Ministerial Complex.
