Archives for Friday, December 24, 2004:

Grenada’s PM says China visit was meant to serve needs of the Grenadian people

ST GEORGE'S, Grenada:  Prime Minister of hurricane-ravaged Grenada, Dr. Keith Mitchell, reiterated in various ways in a Monday night speech that his recent trip to Beijing was successful and was meant to negotiate “with a view to seeking help for Grenada” in an effort to “successfully address several of the developmental challenges”... read more...

Jamaican Senate approves five bills for implementation of CSME

KINGSTON, Jamaica: The Jamaican Senate last week sanctioned five Bills, which will enable Jamaica to participate in the first phase of the Caribbean Single Market and Economy (CSME), scheduled for implementation on January 1, 2005... read more...

Five cruise ships visit Grenada

ST GEORGE'S, Grenada:  According to the Grenada Board of Tourism, Tuesday was the most productive day for the nation’s cruise tourism industry the island has experienced since Hurricane Ivan.  A press release from the Government Information Service indicated that the sum of EC$500,000 will be introduced to Grenada’s economy... read more...

US authorities order ex-Cuban government employee's deportation

MIAMI, USA : US immigration authorities Wednesday ordered the deportation of a former Cuban government employee accused of persecuting dissidents in his communist-led home country...  read more...

BVI postal services to be upgraded

ROAD TOWN, BVI:  Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Finance, Health and Welfare Ronnie Skelton has announced that postal services in the British Virgin Islands have been earmarked for further upgrading next year... read more...

Outstanding performances by Grenadian students can help secure more scholarships

ST GEORGE'S, Grenada:  Despite the psychological impact Hurricane Ivan has had on Grenadians at home and abroad, the brilliance of Grenadian students abroad shines through the trauma and has manifested itself in the form of resounding success.  The outstanding performances by Grenadian students at Midwestern State... read more...

TECHNOLOGY NEWS

Cable & Wireless announces hiptop2 device in Jamaica

PALO ALTO, USA:  Cable & Wireless announced this week that the Danger hiptop2 wireless solution is now available in Jamaica, exclusively through bmobile... read more...