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 The old folks used to say "if you have patience you go see ants belly;" while our late Prime Minister Herbert Blaize put it another way, when he said that... "What goes around comes around." read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE'S, Grenada: A major strike is being threatened by workers at the Consolidated Contractors Company in Grenada, which could hamper the country's preparations for next month's Cricket World Cup 2007. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE'S, Grenada: The death sentences of the thirteen people convicted of the killing of former Grenadian prime minister, Maurice Bishop, and some of his cabinet colleagues were quashed by the Privy Council in London on Wednesday. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE'S, Grenada: In the wake of news that Inspector Brian Hurst, Leader of the Royal Grenada Police Force Band, has been reassigned to a new position, Opposition Leader Tillman Thomas has called for consistency in dealing with government officials under investigation. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE’S, Grenada: Grenada’s Commissioner of Police, Winston James, has ordered an investigation into the circumstances that led to the Police Force Band rendering the incorrect anthem for the People’s Republic of China. read more.. |
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| On the basis, or principle, that the longest day must come to an end, I chose the above headline question, rather than the probability of, “Will it ever end?” And as this article develops, and the facts are revealed it would become clearer. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE'S, Grenada: While it was a significant occasion it was also an embarrassing one for the Government of Grenada as the Chinese handed over the keys to the new National Stadium. read more.. |
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| It would be nice if I could voice my opinion on the latest news coming out of my country. It depresses me to read all the negative stories about government corruption and mismanagement and I ask myself, how will it end? read more.. |
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| MOSCOW, Russia: Grenadian jumper Randy Lewis set a new national record in finishing second in the men's Triple Jump competition during the 2007 Russian Winter, an IAAF Permit Indoor meeting, which took place on Sunday January 28, in Moscow. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE'S, Grenada: Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell received the first CARICOM passport which was official launched here on Tuesday making Grenada the sixth CARICOM country to issue the new passport. read more.. |
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| Thirty-three years ago, on the 7th February 1974, the national flag of our independent nation state of Grenada, was hoisted on Fort George in the nation’s capital city, and the only “light” in the entire island on that night was at the said fort. read more.. |
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| Throughout the ages, people of nations have sought to clarify and enforce their rights (fair treatment) in society. Either the poor retaliate wanting more from the ‘system’; the outspoken preacher claiming equity under the umbrella of unions or human rights; or the champion call of solidarity from politicians. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE'S, Grenada: The latest fiber-optic submarine cable technology in the Caribbean, which is intended to link the OECS countries, was introduced to Grenada on Wednesday. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE'S, Grenada: The Government of Grenada is moving ahead with its regional counterparts in the issuing of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) passport. read more.. |
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| In this topsy-turvy, or seemingly up-side-down world we have to live in nowadays, we cannot, and must not, simply take the position, that we are leaving it up to those in charge to do as they please, because politics is not our business. read more.. |
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ST GEORGE'S, Grenada:  The first luxury yacht has arrived at Port Louis Grenada. The 128 ft mega yacht called Savvy is owned by Port Louis developer and Chairman Peter De Savary. Savvy arrived in Grenada late last week and is the first yacht to be berthed at the new Port Louis site. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE'S, Grenada: Grenada's Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell made an official visit to St Lucia on Wednesday, where he met with St Lucian Prime Minister Sir John Compton. Mitchell and Compton discussed several regional and international issues important to Grenada, St Lucia and the OECS. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE'S , Grenada: Fingers continue to point in Grenada as to where the bodies of murdered former Prime Minister Maurice Bishop and his cabinet colleagues lie. Some believe that the seventeen who were convicted of the crime should stay behind bars. read more.. |
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| It has been truthfully said that, in man’s quest for truth, questions will be constantly asked, some deep, some superficial, and many just plain silly. And in our public affairs, asking questions must be the best way to become well informed. read more.. |
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PARIS, France (AFP):  Not only will Lewis Hamilton will be the first black driver to compete in Formula One next season, he will also be the first of Grenadian heritage. Hamilton, was born in Tewin in Hertfordshire to parents who had emigrated from the Caribbean island of Grenada. read more.. |
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ST GEORGE’S, Grenada:  Significant progress has been achieved on Section A of the new wing for the General Hospital in Grenada since construction activities commenced in September 2006. Project Coordination Services are being provided by the Agency for Reconstruction and Development. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE'S, Grenada: Grenadians may just be greeted by an early election call this year. Some nationals, together with top political affiliates, told Caribbean Net News that they predict elections could be called within the next six months, while some believe right after Cricket World Cup. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE'S, Grenada: The Government of Japan and the United Nations have decided to extend assistance to Grenada through the Trust Fund for Human Security for a project entitled Restoring Livelihoods in Grenada after Hurricanes Ivan and Emily. read more.. |
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| I suppose that being the believers many of us like to think we are, it is not too difficult, as we are entering another New Year, to again entertain hopes and really dream of, or imagine worthwhile changes in our lives for the New Year. read more.. |
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| In reference to Winston Strachan's letter "How will wildlife habitat be protected in Grenada?" written in Caribbean Net News, December 28, 2006. I can't believe that Winston Strachan could have the nerve to make such a invalid statement. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE'S, Grenada: Together with more than 100 soldiers Grenada’s Private Jeffery Beharry 23, brother of Lance Corporal Johnson Beharry successfully completed his Phase One training at a Passing Out parade held at the Army Training Regiment in London. read more.. |
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| I am writing in support of your published letter written by Mr Andrew Dobson, President of the Society of the Conservation and Study of Caribbean Birds. In fact, as a Grenadian, I am most grateful for the intervention by the Society. read more.. |
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| In our Tri-Island state, since February 7, 1974, we are supposed to be operating the business of the people under a democratic system of government. And our model for so doing was derived from the tried and tested Westminster model. read more.. |
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| The following letter has been sent to all Grenadian Government Ministers and senior executives of the Four Seasons Hotels group. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE'S, Grenada: In a press statement Wednesday, the Government of Grenada thanked conservationist group Bird Life International for their interest in the wildlife of Grenada but refutes allegations that a proposed tourism development will threaten the habitat of the Grenada dove. read more.. |
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| CAMBRIDGE, England: A 'high-end luxury resort' may be threatening one of the last remaining refuges for the Grenada Dove, a Critically Endangered species with a global population of just 180 birds. read more.. |
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| While carols and parang composers and singers, have been beseeching us all to put "Christ" back in Christmas, our politicians seem to have been doing their utmost to put more and more scandalous behaviour in the public pipeline. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE'S, Grenada: The Grenada parliament is expected to see some heated debate on the 2007 budget, presented by the Finance Minister Anthony Boatswain last Friday. The 2007 estimate provides for a total expenditure (including amortisation) of EC$632.5 million. read more.. |
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ST GEORGE’S, Grenada:  History was in the making on Monday as the old Islander Hotel in Grenada was demolished to start construction on a high-end luxury 120 room resort. Minister of Tourism, Brenda Hood says an investment of this type will have a huge impact on jobs and economic activity. read more.. |
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ST GEORGE'S, Grenada:  Grenada’s Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell has given full support to an initiative by the CARISCIENCE Network to engage qualified Caribbean nationals who are living in other parts of the world on matters relating to science and technology. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE’S, Grenada: Parliamentary Representative for the Town of St George in Grenada and his legal team have won their fourth legal victory in defending an action claiming that MP Peter David's dual citizenship disqualifies him from standing for election. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE'S , Grenada: Three people convicted on eleven counts of manslaughter and sentenced to thirty years in prison will be released Saturday. The three from the group known as the Grenada Seventeen are Andy Mitchell, Vincent Joseph and Cosmos Richardson. read more.. |
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| Now that the political climate has clearly taken a turn toward policy changes in the US two major issues that could seriously affect the economic welfare of our CARICOM states are again in the news and attracting in-depth concerns. read more.. |
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| KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS): Prime Minister of Grenada, Dr Keith Mitchell, has said that the region, which is in the infancy of a scientific revolution, must leverage science and technology in its strategy to become more globally competitive in the context of the Caribbean Single Market (CSM). read more.. |
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ST GEORGE’S, Grenada:  Grenada's Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell has hailed the start of the biggest tourism project ever to be undertaken in Grenada as one which will bring benefits to all Grenadians. At the Sod Turning Ceremony of Port Louis Grenada, Mitchell praised developer Peter de Savary. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE'S, Grenada: Although receiving a favorable rating from the ICC Inspection Team that visited on Friday, Grenada will still have to keep its fingers crossed until December 1, when the report is issued. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE’S, Grenada: Contracts to commence the infrastructural works for Human Settlements at Soubise and Mt Gay in Grenada were signed Wednesday at the offices of the Agency for Reconstruction and Development (ARD). read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE'S, Grenada: A seven-member planning team from China are learning about the most common characteristics of house designs in Grenada and the country’s new approach to Human Settlement. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE'S, Grenada: Grenada’s Prime Minister and Chairman of CARICOM's Prime Ministerial Sub Committee on Cricket, Dr Keith Mitchell, has called on the West Indies Cricket Board to make a strong statement against the recent racial abuse of England player Monty Panesar by Australian fans. read more.. |
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| As we continue to review the happenings and the results surrounding the mid-term election in the US last week, one cannot help wishing for and envying, the type of solution the American people democratically opted for. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE'S, Grenada: A seven-man technical delegation from China was due to arrive in Grenada on Friday to commence preparatory work for the first phase of the Chinese Housing Project. read more.. |
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| Those of us who are saying that money is scarce in Grenada and people are catching their “nen-nen” to make ends meet (to provide the basic necessities for their families), may have to re-assess where we are coming from. read more.. |
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NEW YORK, USA (Bloomberg):  A US company has claimed in a lawsuit filed in New York that its efforts to get a licence to explore for oil and natural gas off the coast of Grenada were blocked after they refused in 1996 to give a bribe to Grenada's agriculture minister, Gregory Bowen. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE'S, Grenada: Government and Opposition Senators in Grenada will on Friday debate the ICC Cricket World Cup West Indies Bill 2007, the Bill having been passed by the House of Representatives on Monday. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE'S, Grenada: Grenada's Prime Minister, Dr Keith Mitchell, left on Tuesday to attend meetings in the Cayman Islands with the leaders in the Caribbean cruise industry in an attempt to bring more business to Grenada. Mitchell is accompanied by Tourism Minister Sen. Brenda Hood. read more.. |
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| The things we do in this life have a way of catching up with us, along life’s journey during our pilgrimage on planet Earth. The old folks used to say, that the wrongs we do to others will someday come back to haunt us, even when we least expect. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE’S, Grenada: On Monday, parliamentarians here are expected to debate the Cricket World Cup Sunset Legislation with the hope of making Grenada the next ICC CWC host country to pass the legislation. read more.. |
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NEW YORK, USA:  The New York-based Caribbean Guyana Institute for Democracy (CGID) has called on the Grenadian Government to "disclose, in a transparent manner, the true reason for the institution of deportation proceedings against Guyanese national Rudolf Holligan." read more.. |
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| Too many times, in matters dealing with the people’s business, John Public has to rely on speculation, hearsay, or half truth, because the powers-that-be are not being as frank and transparent as their responsibilities demand. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE’S, Grenada: Union workers under the umbrella body of the Technical and Allied Workers Union (TAWU) have been asked to gear up for what could be a major shut down if the Consolidated Contractors Company refuses to comply with union demands on Monday. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE’S, Grenada: Guyanese national Rudolf Holligan, who has been the centre of attention in Grenada during the past few weeks, left the country on Saturday. Before he left, he indicated that his passion for Grenada will remain. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE'S, Grenada: Grenada’s Prime Minister, Dr Keith Mitchell, has called on governments in the region to strive to ensure that the "sunset legislation" needed for the hosting of the Cricket World Cup is in place as soon as possible. read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE’S, Grenada: Getting free assistance from the Grenada government’s building material distribution scheme will soon be a thing of the past. read more.. |
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DUTCHMAN'S BAY, Antigua:  Antigua and Barbuda officially welcomed eight Grenadian students to the Hospitality Training Institute last Friday. The students are recipients of scholarships offered by the Government of Antigua and Barbuda as a form of goodwill to the Grenadian Government. read more.. |
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| Except for the fact that those of us who were released from detention at Richmond Hill Prison, and Hope Vale Camp, on the 26th October 1983 are now twenty-three years older come next week, the question begs itself... what else is new? read more.. |
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| ST GEORGE'S, Grenada: The Grenada Government is moving full speed ahead with its public sector modernisation programme, funded by the World Bank to the tune of 3.5 million dollars. read more.. |
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| I am writing with reference to a reply by Mr Strachan to Mr Padmore's concern on issues concerning Grenada and find Mr Strachan somewhat typical of the types of people Mr Padmore was wary about. read more.. |
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| In my column last week, I asked the question of our politicians in the region as a whole “what can we really expect”; when those same politicians perform and behave as though they truly believe that their tiny-tot states are in fact independent. | |
